Movement in Mind and Body

The only school in Vancouver teaching Japanese KoKoDo JuJutsu, modern BJJ and self-defense. Sadohana is where the art of JIU-JITSU, PROTECTION AND WELLNESS meet.

Sadohana Dojo and JuJutsu Academy is where you come, face yourself and do your best. Our Academy offers membership both digital and in-club programming aimed at helping you achieve your JiuJitsu and Budo goals. Not only a Jujutsu school we help fix you with Yoga and Shiatsu. Discover all of our Dojo offerings below.

KoKoDo JuJutsu Shihan applying a sandan waza on a dojo shihan at the vancouver dojo. Both members practice traditional jujutsu and BJJ
Two jiu-jitsu practitioners in white gis with red logos on the shoulders, engaged in a grappling technique on a mat indoors. One person is applying a chokehold on the other.

Survive, Escape and Control

At Sadohana dojo, we’re always challenging our members to work Japanese JuJutsu, Goshin-jutsu and BJJ, as one complete package. Working the arts both online and in academy makes our community a cut above the rest. We not only want our members to learn how to survive - we help them thrive

Boutique School
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Premium Small Class Size
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Master Level Instruction
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30 years in Vancouver
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Wrist-lock Mastery (stand up & groud)

KoKoDo JuJutsu
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Brazilian JiuJitsu
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Yoga and Shiatsu Therapy
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Goshin-Jutsu and Striking
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No-Gi and Combat JiuJitsu Concepts

SCHEDULE A VISIT

New Student Jiu-Jitsu Assessment
New Student Jiu-Jitsu Assessment
$69.79

New Student Jiu-Jitsu Assessment

A Personal Introduction to JuJutsu, BJJ & Sadohana

Starting Jiu-Jitsu can feel intimidating—especially if you have little or no martial arts experience. Our New Student Jiu-Jitsu Assessment is designed to give you a personal introduction to Jiu-Jitsu while helping us understand your experience, goals, and individual needs.

This is more than a trial class. It is an opportunity to work directly with an instructor, learn the fundamentals in a safe and supportive environment, and discover the best way for you to begin your training at Sadohana.

Your Assessment Includes:

1. Consultation — Goals & Background
We'll discuss your previous training experience, current interests, and what you hope to achieve through Jiu-Jitsu—whether that's self-defense, fitness, confidence, personal development, or simply learning a new skill.

2. Movement Assessment
We'll look at basic movement, balance, coordination, mobility, and body awareness to help determine an appropriate starting point for your training.

3. Introduction to Jiu-Jitsu
You'll be introduced to fundamental Jiu-Jitsu concepts, positions, movements, and techniques in a controlled, beginner-friendly setting.

4. Questions & Discussion
We'll explain how training at Sadohana works, including our classes, training environment, expectations, progression, and approach to safe and sustainable training.

5. Personal Recommendation
At the end of your assessment, we'll discuss what we've learned and recommend the program and training approach that we feel is the best fit for you.

Why Start With an Assessment?

Everyone comes to martial arts for different reasons. A personal assessment allows us to get to know you, answer your questions, introduce you to our training culture, and help you begin your Jiu-Jitsu journey with confidence.

Assessment Fee: $69.79

If you decide to join Sadohana within 7 days of your assessment, your $50 credit will be applied toward your membership.

A Personal Introduction to JuJutsu, BJJ & Sadohana

Starting Jiu-Jitsu can feel intimidating—especially if you have little or no martial arts experience. Our New Student Jiu-Jitsu Assessment is designed to give you a personal introduction to Jiu-Jitsu while helping us understand your experience, goals, and individual needs.

This is more than a trial class. It is an opportunity to work directly with an instructor, learn the fundamentals in a safe and supportive environment, and discover the best way for you to begin your training at Sadohana. Click the image above and get started today. If you just want to contact us please fill out the form below .

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"MIND BLOWING" I had a great time and this experience will stick with me until the day of my last breath! The refinement in movement, the connection and unity when applying the technique, the honest screams of pain, the sweat and laughter, the memory of all this that I have on my wrists and the opportunity to meet great people.”

Ramiro

JiuJitsu in Vancouver at Sadohana
Two martial artists practicing kokodo jujutsu in hombu dojo, one wearing a white gi and purple belt, and the other in a black gi with purple belt, engaged in a demonstration of technique.
KoKoDo JuJutsu Kaiden Shihan Diane Seamark
Xande Ribeiro and michael seamark in Brazilian jiu-jitsu uniforms standing in front of a wall with a large martial arts curucuruland bjj emblem. They are smiling, with one man having his arm around the other.
Soke Irie of KoKoDo JuJutsu demonstrates a technique on a student lying on the floor, inside a budokan in Japan
Soke Irie and Michael Seamark Hanshi at the Shrine in Omiya Japan for a KoKoDo JuJutsu and Goshin-jitsu taikai
BJJ and Jiujitsu students in Vancouver standing in a line with arms crossed, wearing white gis with colorful belts, in a dojo or training hall.
Two martial artists practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, one on top and the other on the bottom, in a gym with mats and wall decor.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class practicing techniques on the mat with students in gi uniforms, a coach demonstrating a move with a participant, and a group of students observing in a gymnasium with a basketball hoop overhead.
Two martial artists practicing KoKoDo JuJutsu in sadohana dojo vancouver bc. One person is applying a technique to the other, who is leaning forward with their head turned to the side. Both wear traditional various colored gi uniforms.
Two martial artists practicing aik jujutsu in the hombu dojo for KoKoDo one is Soke and other is student with Japanese calligraphy, wooden plaques, and a Japanese flag on the wall.
Shihan Diane Seamark is showing students yoga for jiujitsu in vancouver while practicing stretching exercises on a gray mat, seated on their knees or lying on their sides in a dojo or training room.