Vaughan Jiu-Jitsu Academy has a competition team for kids, teens and adults, captained by Joseph Hirasawa and coached by Professor Mike Aviado, the 2026 IBJJF European Champion. Competitive kids train in Kids S&C on Saturdays at 11:30 AM. Competing is always optional.
13Major titles for the head coach
Sat 11:30Kids S&C
140+Competitors at the 2024 VBJJ Invitational
OptionalAlways
Who it's for
Any member who wants to test their skills on a mat with a referee. Some compete once to see what it's like; others plan a season. Either way, you prepare alongside teammates and coaches who have been there.
How the team prepares
- Comprehensive classes with harder rounds and competition strategy.
- Kids S&C on Saturdays for competitive kids: strength, conditioning and match situations.
- Coaching from a world-level competitor. Professor Aviado holds 13 major titles and certifications to referee for ADCC, IBJJF, JJIF, SJJIF and OJA, so he knows the rules from both sides.
Where we compete
See the list of upcoming tournaments near Vaughan, and ask Coach Joseph which events the team is entering this season.