Waterloo · Ontario

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The Lab Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu

IndependentEst. 1998

420 Weber St N F1, Waterloo, ON N2J 2Z3

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About The Lab Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu

The Jiu-Jitsu Lab is a dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy on Weber St N in Waterloo, Ontario with roots back to 1998, led by head coach Brandon Twaddle, an IBJJF No-Gi World silver medalist, with IBJJF World Champion Dave Knowles teaching the weekend no-gi and competition classes. Classes run seven days a week — kids (5-15), beginners, all-levels, women's only, drilling, a free open mat, no-gi and competition.

Pricing

Memberships

Adult UnlimitedCAD. All classes, no long-term contract.
C$135/mo
Adult Unlimited - 3 Months3-mo commit · CAD, paid upfront, 10% off ($121.50/mo).
C$365/mo
Adult Unlimited - 6 Months6-mo commit · CAD, paid upfront, 15% off ($114.75/mo).
C$689/mo
Adult Unlimited - 1 Year12-mo commit · CAD, paid upfront, 20% off ($108/mo).
C$1296/mo

Programs & discounts

Student RateStudents · CAD. Full-time students with valid UW or Laurier ID.
C$108/mo
Kids BJJKids · CAD. Ages 5-15, weeknight 5-6pm class, led by black belt Roger Morais.
C$120/mo
Student Rate - 3 MonthsStudents · 3-mo commit · CAD, paid upfront, 10% off ($97.20/mo).
C$292/mo
Student Rate - 6 MonthsStudents · 6-mo commit · CAD, paid upfront, 15% off ($91.80/mo).
C$551/mo
Student Rate - 1 YearStudents · 12-mo commit · CAD, paid upfront, 20% off ($86.40/mo).
C$1037/mo
Kids BJJ - 3 MonthsKids · 3-mo commit · CAD, paid upfront, 10% off ($108/mo).
C$324/mo
Kids BJJ - 6 MonthsKids · 6-mo commit · CAD, paid upfront, 15% off ($102/mo).
C$612/mo
Kids BJJ - 1 YearKids · 12-mo commit · CAD, paid upfront, 20% off ($96/mo).
C$1152/mo

Visits & passes

Drop-InCAD per class, no membership required.
C$20 drop-in
Trial class
First week completely free, no credit card required
Contract
Month-to-month

Programs

Gi
No-Gi
Kids
Beginners
Competition
Women's
Wrestling
Judo
Self-Defense
MMA
Open Mat

Weekly Schedule

Full schedule →
Sun
10:30 AM
Competition Class with Dave Knowles
Mon
5:00 PM
Kids BJJ (ages 5-15)
6:00 PM
Beginners Class
7:00 PM
Regular Class
Tue
6:30 AM
Morning Class
5:00 PM
Kids BJJ (ages 5-15)
6:00 PM
Beginners Class
7:00 PM
Regular Class
Wed
5:00 PM
Kids BJJ (ages 5-15)
6:00 PM
Beginners Class
7:00 PM
Regular Class
Thu
6:30 AM
Morning Class
5:00 PM
Kids BJJ (ages 5-15)
6:00 PM
Beginners Class
7:00 PM
Regular Class
Fri
5:00 PM
Women's Only Class
6:00 PM
Q&A / Drilling
7:30 PM
Open Mat (free, all welcome)
Sat
10:00 AM
No-Gi with Dave Knowles

Instructors

Brandon TwaddleBlack Belt
Head Instructor
Roger MoraisBlack Belt
instructor

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Lab Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu cost?+

Monthly membership at The Lab Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu ranges from C$108 to C$135 per month. Drop-in classes are C$20.

Does The Lab Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu offer gi or no-gi classes?+

The Lab Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu offers both gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes.

Who is the head instructor at The Lab Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu?+

The head instructor is Brandon Twaddle, a black belt.

Does The Lab Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu have a kids BJJ program?+

Yes, The Lab Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu offers a dedicated program for children.

Does The Lab Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu accept drop-ins?+

Yes, The Lab Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu accepts drop-ins for C$20 per class. Contact the gym to confirm availability.

Does The Lab Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu have open mat?+

Yes, The Lab Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu runs open mat sessions. Check the weekly schedule for times.