Therien Jiu-Jitsu

Therien Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing Schools, operating in the National Capital Region, was established on April 1st, 1968. Under the direction of Kyoshi John Therien, many instructors are ranked from 1st to 6th DAN (degree) and continue to teach the quality that has earned Therien the reputation of being one of the best schools of its kind in the world. Therien Jiu-Jitsu is Canada's largest and most successful Jiu-Jitsu school with over 750 licensed and graduated black belts and over 3000 active members ranging in age from 3 to 75 years young. Therien has 6 full-time dojos (schools) in the National Capital Area ( Ottawa East, Stittsville, Manotick, Chesterville, Gatineau, and Ottawa West).