Accelerating improvement in the grappling arts. Concept-based Jiu Jitsu and submission grappling in East Vancouver — built on Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling and Judo.
From first-timers to competitors and kids — there's a class built for exactly where you are.
Jiu Jitsu · Beginner
Foundations
New & developing students · 16+
Our beginner-focused class — build a solid base in Jiu Jitsu and submission grappling with the core concepts and movements before stepping into Advanced training.
Jiu Jitsu · All Levels
Advanced
Experienced students
Higher-paced training for experienced grapplers — refine your game, sharpen your concepts, and put your skills to the test against resistance.
Jiu Jitsu · Open Training
Randori
All levels
Open rolling time to put your game to the test. Friday evenings, 6:00–8:00 PM.
Kids BJJ
Kids Jiu Jitsu
Ages 6 – 14
Kids Jiu Jitsu for ages 6–14, split into 6–8 and 9–14 groups. Discipline, confidence, self-defence, and sport in small, individualized classes.
About
Why train at Nimbus Grappling Athletics Club
Nimbus Grappling Athletics Club is dedicated to making submission grappling accessible to all. Our goal is to share the beautiful complexity of effective martial arts and impart both conceptual comprehension and technical proficiency. Our main influences are Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling and Judo.
We train in the Fraserview area of East Vancouver, on Fraser Street between 26th and 27th Avenue. Classes use a concept-based, problem-solving approach with a focus on safety as well as your rate of development — there's plenty of room for trial and error so you learn faster, in a welcoming community and a clean facility.
The name "Nimbus" reflects a sense of regional identity — there are few things more "Pacific Northwest" than a rain cloud. It's also an analogy between attitudes towards weather and attitudes towards skill: rain and inclement weather, while often seen as undesirable, are nonetheless integral to the very things most enjoy about fairer weather. Similarly, individual performances and specific accolades often sit atop a mountain of unglamorous but consistent practice. Nimbus aims to embody the idea of enjoying the process and to emphasize the endless journey of self-improvement. Results will come, but today we practice.
A coach who invests in how you learn
At Nimbus Grappling Athletics Club, our coaches are serious about being the best they can be — so they've
joined a community of forward-thinking coaches, led by Greg Souders, who train with the
constraints-led approach: a modern, games-based method grounded in
motor-learning science. You learn by solving real problems on the mat — and build skill faster.
Owner & head coach. Jon started his martial arts journey in Muay Thai and MMA under Sensei Simon Posener, but quickly found a passion for the specific style of problem-solving that submission grappling offered. He began Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2017 under Filipe Matos at Roll Jiu Jitsu Academy, later found his home at On Guard Academy of Jiu Jitsu, and in June 2024 became a black belt under the tutelage of Matt Kwan. Inspired by both Matt Kwan and Rob Biernacki of Island Top Team, Jon emphasizes a concept-based approach to learning how to grapple, with a focus on safety as well as rate of development. He has trained with some of the best competitors and coaches from BC, and has trained and competed around the world including in San Diego, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, London, and Bangkok.
Schedule
Weekly class schedule
Find a class that fits your week. New students and drop-ins always welcome.
Little Grapplers Foundation No-Gi / All Levels
Monday
6:00 – 7:00 PMFoundations
7:00 – 8:00 PMAdvanced
Tuesday
7:00 – 8:00 AMFoundations
4:10 – 4:50 PMKids (6–8)
5:00 – 5:45 PMKids (9–14)
6:00 – 7:00 PMFoundations
7:00 – 8:00 PMAdvanced
Wednesday
4:10 – 4:50 PMKids (6–8)
5:00 – 5:45 PMKids (9–14)
6:00 – 7:00 PMFoundations
7:00 – 8:00 PMAdvanced
Thursday
7:00 – 8:00 AMFoundations
4:10 – 4:50 PMKids (6–8)
4:10 – 4:50 PMKids (9–14)
6:00 – 7:00 PMFoundations
7:00 – 8:00 PMAdvanced
Friday
6:00 – 8:00 PMRandori
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What students say
Loved by our community
★★★★★5.0 from 32 Google reviews
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I recently visited Vancouver and had the pleasure of training at Nimbus Grappling Athletic Club. Jon Chan welcomed me to his school and I was thoroughly impressed by his teaching approach. He uses an ecological method that helps practitioners develop quickly, making it an excellent place to train.
MRMac RinconGoogle review“
Clean facility and great attitudes all around. Jon Chan is one if not the top instructors in Vancouver. After 5+ years of training, working with him has helped me break through plateaus I was stuck on.
KRKane RobertsGoogle review“
Jon is a great instructor who always carefully constructs each class with his students' needs in mind. With 13 years of BJJ experience, I can say his approach to the school is unparalleled to any other in the area.
BNBrandon NgaiGoogle review“
The 101 and 201 class structure does a great job focusing on the fundamentals. The community is welcoming, the facility is clean, and there's plenty of room for trial and error which lets you learn faster.
DBDaniel B.Google review“
A very welcoming place with a fantastic program. Jon's knowledge and passion really come through, and there's a strong emphasis on community, support, and values.
ANAngie NagoogenGoogle review“
If you are looking to accelerate your understanding of the sport, and your performance on the mat, this is the place to train.
SJSpencer JonesGoogle review
Contact
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Questions before your first class? Reach out — we're happy to help.
No contract. No commitment. Just come train with us for a week and see what modern grappling instruction feels like. If it's not for you, no hard feelings.
★★★★★5.0 from 32 Google reviews
“I recently visited Vancouver and had the pleasure of training at Nimbus Grappling Athletic Club. Jon Chan welcomed me to his school and I was thoroughly impressed by his teaching approach. He uses an ecological method that helps practitioners develop quickly, making it an excellent place to train.”
— Mac Rincon
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