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Leslieville, Lower Riverdale, Beaches, Regent Park and East End Toronto
Ethereal BJJ Academy helps adults, kids, women, first-timers, and competitors build confidence, fitness, self-defense, and a real training community.
Why Ethereal
Classes are built around usable details, smart drilling, and coaching that explains the why.
You will be challenged, but not thrown into chaos. The culture is serious and supportive.
Train for self-defense, fitness, confidence, your kids, women's classes, striking, or competition.
Local academy
Located at 555 Eastern Avenue, Unit 2, Ethereal BJJ Academy is built for students looking for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kids BJJ, Women BJJ, Muay Thai, self-defense, and fitness close to the east side neighbourhoods they actually live and work in.
Programs
Pick the training lane that fits your goal now. As you grow, you can move between programs and build a complete martial arts practice.
A welcoming program for complete beginners and experienced grapplers. Learn positions, escapes, submissions, takedowns, and live training in a structured environment.
Safe, engaging classes that teach discipline, confidence, teamwork, movement, and respect while kids learn real jiu-jitsu skills.
A comfortable and encouraging space to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, improve fitness, develop self-defense skills, and connect with a strong community.
High-energy striking classes with pad work, footwork, conditioning, and practical self-defense. Great for fitness, stress relief, and building real stand-up skills.
Try us for 7 days free. Then build your foundation with a four-week, no-commitment membership focused on the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Learn the core positions, movements and escapes that prepare you for all-levels classes, at a pace that builds your confidence.
Stay in beginners classes longer if you like, or join any level of BJJ class from the start. For adults and teenagers, with no experience needed.
$99 for 4 weeks · 50% off
Plus applicable taxes.
The space
Ethereal is built for serious training and comfortable daily use: large mat space, a fitness gym in the facility, and 70 feet of turf for sled pushes, sprint work, conditioning, and athletic prep.
Coaching team
Ethereal is not built around one person. Students learn from black belts, brown belts, purple belts, women-led classes, kids coaches, and dedicated Muay Thai instructors.
Founder
Egor began martial arts at age six, trained Sambo, Boxing, Judo, Wrestling, and BJJ, and has 20+ years in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is a 2025 JJIF World Championship Silver Medalist, 2024 IBJJF European Champion, 2018 IBJJF Pan American bronze medalist, champion and medalist of numerous IBJJF Opens, and has over 12 years of full time teaching experience.
Black Belt, 2nd degree. International competitor with PSLPB and Unity Jiu Jitsu roots, Grand Slam titles, and IBJJF/UAEJJF medal experience.
Black Belt, 1st degree. Brings a long personal martial arts journey and steady mat presence.
Black Belt, 1st degree. A 15-year practitioner focused on helping students grow in their jiu-jitsu journey.
Black Belt, 1st degree. Egor's first white belt to black belt and a committed technical coach.
Black Belt. 13+ years in BJJ with roots in Muay Thai, karate, and boxing.
Black Belt. No-gi focused coach passionate about helping women grow in the sport.
Black Belt. 20+ years in martial arts with a playful, technical approach to kids and adult classes.
Brown Belt. Muay Thai background and morning no-gi coach with an emphasis on practical technique.
Brown Belt. Conceptual grappling coach who studies jiu-jitsu as both science and art.
Purple Belt. Women's gi coach helping build an inviting space for more women to train.
Purple Belt. Kids and teens coach focused on safe, engaging classes and resilience.
Muay Thai. K1 athlete and coach with 11 years training and nearly 10 years competing.
Muay Thai. Active competitor with BJJ, Muay Thai, and K1-style kickboxing experience.
Schedule
Find your class in our regular weekly schedule. All times are Toronto time.
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| Time | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| 7:00 AM | BJJ No-Gi 7:00-8:00 |
BJJ All Levels 7:00-8:00 |
BJJ No-Gi 7:00-8:00 |
BJJ All Levels 7:00-8:00 |
BJJ No-Gi 7:00-8:00 |
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| 9:00 AM | Kids Comp 9:00-10:00 |
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| 10:30 AM | BJJ Pro Invite only |
BJJ Pro Invite only |
BJJ Pro Invite only |
BJJ All Levels 10:30-12:00, alt. gi/no-gi |
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| 12:00 PM | BJJ All Levels 12:00-1:00 |
BJJ No-Gi 12:00-1:00 |
BJJ All Levels 12:00-1:00 |
BJJ No-Gi 12:00-1:00 |
BJJ All Levels 12:00-1:00 |
Muay Thai 12:00-1:30 |
Who's Next? Workshop 12:00-1:30 |
| 1:30 PM | Open Mat 1:30-3:00 |
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| 4:30 PM | Kids 4-6 YO 4:30-5:00 |
Kids 4-6 YO 4:30-5:00 |
Kids 4-6 YO 4:30-5:00 |
Kids 4-6 YO 4:30-5:00 |
Kids 4-6 YO 4:30-5:00 |
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| 5:00 PM | Kids 7-12 YO 5:00-6:00 |
Kids 7-12 YO 5:00-6:00 |
Kids 7-12 YO 5:00-6:00 |
Kids 7-12 YO 5:00-6:00 |
Kids 7-12 YO 5:00-6:00 |
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| 6:00 PM | Teens 12-15 YO 6:00-7:00 |
Muay Thai 6:00-7:00 |
Teens 12-15 YO 6:00-7:00 |
Muay Thai 6:00-7:00 |
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| 7:00 PM | Women BJJ 7:00-8:00 |
Women BJJ No-Gi 7:00-8:00 |
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| 7:00 PM | BJJ All Levels 7:00-8:30 |
BJJ No-Gi All Levels 7:00-8:30 |
BJJ All Levels 7:00-8:30 |
BJJ No-Gi All Levels 7:00-8:30 |
BJJ All Levels 7:15-8:15 |
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| 8:15 PM | BJJ Randori 8:15-8:45 |
Saturday comp classes alternate gi and no-gi.
Sunday Who's Next workshops are free weekly workshops for students from all gyms and affiliations. Instructor and topic rotate weekly.
First class
Request a trial or ask for a call first if you want help picking the best fit.
Adult BJJ, kids, Women BJJ, Muay Thai, fitness, self-defense, or competition.
The trial page lets you request a class or ask the team to call you first.
Wear comfortable athletic clothes, bring water, and come ready to learn.
New students
Contact
Send a message, request a call, or use the free trial page if you already know the class you want. We serve Leslieville, Lower Riverdale, Beaches, Regent Park, and East End Toronto from our Eastern Avenue location.
555 Eastern Avenue, Unit 2Find us
555 Eastern Avenue, Unit 2, Toronto, ON M4M 1C8