Our Head Instructor’s Bio
Carlson Gracie -> Andre Pederneiras -> Cesar Rezek Bio Cesar is carioca from Flamengo, born and raised in that neighborhood playing all sports such as swimming, soccer, beach soccer, volleyball, beach volleyball, futsal, rowing, judo, surfing and finally jiu-jitsu. He is a live witness to what the jiu-jitsu, muay thai, luta livre and vale tudo scene was in Rio, most specifically at Flamengo where legends like Royler, Royce, Rolker, Marco Ruas, Hugo Duarte, [ Read More ]
The history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Was born in India amongst the budist monks around 500 B.C., in the region where Prince Siddhartha (Buda) lived and preeched his religion, the budism. The monks had the mission of walking and dissiminating the religion away and were constantly assaulted and murdered by thieves, bringing huge damage to Budism. It was then that they’ve created a system that would allow them to defend themselves [ Read More ]
BUDOKAN BJJ @ MMA EXPO/GRAPPLERS QUEST 2011
Well done, Jonny and Sam, both took gold at the MMA expo/grapplers quest gi and no gi tournament today. Gabe took bronze in his division. Tomorrow, kids and more results. Here it is an update from the Grapplers Quest 2011. Jonny – 2 golds, gi and no gi. Patrik – 1 gold, 1 silver, gi and no gi. Timmy – 1 gold, gi. Sam – 1 [ Read More ]
ANDRE PEDERNEIRAS SEMINAR!!
Andre Pederneiras, once again, entertained us all by proving his profound knowledge in the art of Jiu-Jitsu . The Seminar was an absolute success ! We thank all participants for their support and hospitality. Andre will be coaching Jose “Juninho” Aldo for his UFC debut, this saturday. Don’t miss it out !
Nova Uniao Canada Jiu-Jitsu Team
Origins Several theories explain the origins of jujutsu. One theory holds that in the 17th century, a Chinese man named Chen Yuan Ping introduced the techniques of jujutsu to three ronin – Fukuno Hichiroemon, Miura Yojiemon, and Isogai Jirozaemon. The other theory propounded by the Yōshin-ryū holds that a doctor named Akiyama Shirobei from Nagasaki devised jujutsu upon his return from China where he learned [ Read More ]
Welcome to Budokan Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. We are Toronto’s leading academy for authentic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. We provide a fun and easy-going learning environment that is ideal for anyone who wants to study this dynamic and effective martial art. As part of the powerhouse Nova Uniao team, you will learn the [ Read More ]
Carlson Gracie -> Andre Pederneiras -> Cesar Rezek Bio Cesar is carioca from Flamengo, born and raised in that neighborhood playing all sports such as swimming, soccer, beach soccer, volleyball, beach volleyball, futsal, rowing, judo, surfing and finally jiu-jitsu. He is a live witness to what the jiu-jitsu, muay thai, luta livre and vale tudo scene [ Read More ]
Was born in India amongst the budist monks around 500 B.C., in the region where Prince Siddhartha (Buda) lived and preeched his religion, the budism. The monks had the mission of walking and dissiminating the religion away and were constantly assaulted and murdered by thieves, bringing huge damage to Budism. [ Read More ]
Well done, Jonny and Sam, both took gold at the MMA expo/grapplers quest gi and no gi tournament today. Gabe took bronze in his division. Tomorrow, kids and more results. Here it is an update from the Grapplers Quest 2011. Jonny – 2 golds, gi and no gi. Patrik – 1 [ Read More ]
Andre Pederneiras, once again, entertained us all by proving his profound knowledge in the art of Jiu-Jitsu . The Seminar was an absolute success ! We thank all participants for their support and hospitality. Andre will be coaching Jose “Juninho” Aldo for his UFC debut, this saturday. Don’t miss it out [ Read More ]
Origins Several theories explain the origins of jujutsu. One theory holds that in the 17th century, a Chinese man named Chen Yuan Ping introduced the techniques of jujutsu to three ronin – Fukuno Hichiroemon, Miura Yojiemon, and Isogai Jirozaemon. The other theory propounded by the Yōshin-ryū holds that a doctor [ Read More ]
