Nimbus Grappling Athletics Club

I’m new to BJJ, but I’ve been doing martial arts for a very long time. I value good coaching and will go out of my way for it. Jon meets those needs and goes above & beyond.He’s passionate, knowledgeable, and a patient coach. He teaches in concepts and fundamentals versus just doing a move. I highly recommend him!!

I've trained with Jon Chan for several years and I can say he has the heart and mind for jiu-jitsu / grappling--articulate; knowledgeable; and has the skills to back it up. I've seen him guide and mentor beginners to producing new approaches for advanced athletes and instructors (like myself). In short: visit Jon at Nimbus Grappling. You'll walk away learning something or two.

When it comes to breaking down and teaching techniques and conceptual approaches to modern and fundamental bjj - Jon is the best coach I've trained with. I highly recommend checking out Nimbus

Jon’s passion for the sport is visible in every lesson he teaches. His ability to articulate himself, adapt to the needs of individual students, and share his wealth of knowledge ensures that you are leaving every session as a better grappler. His constant resolve to dive deeper into the sport is inspiring to his athletes. If you are looking to accelerate your understanding of the sport, and your performance on the mat, this is the place to train.

Jon is one of the top instructors in BC, he is someone who studies jiu jitsu more than anyone I know and seeks to really understand jiu jitsu at the highest level possible. Training with him you will be taught more than just random moves, but concepts and be given an understanding of why/how jiu jitsu actually works. Highly recommend.

It took me a long time to have finally committed to jiujitsu mostly because I found the sport intimidating and difficult to understand at first. I couldn’t be happier that I had a private session with Jon to start. He really helped make sense of the sport and most certainly made it fun. His love for bjj is evident in the way he teaches and analyzes every move and technique. Jon’s instructions truly are one of the best. I appreciate how much he emphasizes the fundamentals of jiujitsu in every class. He makes rolling fun but more importantly safe. Highly recommend checking his gym out!

Instructor Jonathan Chan lives and breathes jiu jitsu. He is always looking to improve himself and his students while staying up to date with the latest techniques. His instruction style is very easy to understand and his empathy towards each student is admirable. If you're looking to get into jiu jitsu or you're journeyman who has been practicing for years, this is the place to learn and train. You won't be disappointed.

Jon takes a focused and very accessible approach to Jiu Jitsu. Talented, knowledgeable, and patience makes for him being a great coach. His understanding of both the application of techniques and the reasonings behind every movement make for masterclasses in each lesson at Nimbus. The first place I started training after moving to Canada. Highly recommended for both beginners and the experienced practitioner!

Jon really knows how to make learning accessible to students of all levels. His teaching is patient and paced perfectly. As an adult learning a new sport he’s really made it a very welcoming and easeful experience. I would definitely recommend Nimbus if you are looking for a safe and non-intimidating place to practice and learn this very fun and useful sport. It’s made me feel more confident in self-defence, not to mention it is an incredible workout! The classes are structured and sequenced in a way that makes a lot of sense. Jon has a lot of experience and knowledge, and a very calming presence. I cannot say enough good things, I’m so glad I tried it and would highly recommend anyone thinking about it to just try it out for yourself, you won’t regret it.