Founded by Kyoshi Neil Dalgarno in 1990, Greater Toronto Jiu-Jitsu has become the leading center for Japanese Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense in the GTA. Neil began his training in the 1980’s under the legendary Tom Sharkey, a former Special Forces U.S. Ranger. After grading for Shodan in 1990, Neil began teaching in the GTA, most notably at the Toronto Police College. Neil, who holds a 7th Dan in Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, also has an honours degree in Kinesiology and a Bachelor degree in Education. Neil was an Ontario Certified Teacher and is now a Fitness Professional. With numerous National Coaching Certifications, Neil has coached athletes who have become National team members and Olympic medalists.

Kyoshi Neil, along with a number of his Black Belts, have produced some of the country’s finest young martial artists. As well as producing a number of Jiu-Jitsu champions, Greater Toronto Jiu-Jitsu can even boast that Carlos Newton, a former UFC Champion, is one of its Black Belt graduates!

Our training facilities are world class! Greater Toronto Jiu-Jitsu classes are held at 2 Hunters Point Drive, in Richmond Hill, Ontario (very close to Yonge St. + Highway 7). Our facility boasts, two dojos (training halls), spacious change-rooms with showers, a pro shop, free wifi, and a welcoming reception area.

Greater Toronto Jiu-Jitsu is affiliated with the Canadian Japanese Jiu-Jitsu Alliance (CJJA) and the World Kobudo Federation (WFK). All new black belts are graded under the CJJA. The WKF, regularly hosts National and International seminars, designed to bring together the best martial artists from around the globe.