Our Approach

Our philosophy is centered around self-defense and de-escalation tactics to avoid conflict where possible. In the event that conflict is inevitable, we give our students the tools to defend themselves and end conflict with minimal damage to themselves.

Taylor Jiu-Jitsu incorporates various parts of your body for striking (punches, kicks, knees, elbows, etc), joint locking techniques that attack the weaker points of your opponent’s body, the use of pressure points, clinching, throwing, off-balancing techniques to take your opponent to the ground, and grappling techniques to control and subdue your opponent from any further threat.

DRPS Certified

All of our instructors have updated criminal background checks

First Aid/CPR Certified

All of our instructors are First Aid/CPR certified

35+ Years of Experience

Over 35 years of internationally recognized teaching experience

Meet the Team

The Jiu-Jitsu Team
Japanese Jiu-Jitsu

Scott Taylor

Renshi Scott
Fifth Dan Black Belt

Renshi Scott Taylor has been studying Kumo Jiu-Jitsu for well over 10 years. Renshi Scott Taylor currently holds the rank of 5th degree black belt in Kumo Jiu-Jitsu, has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, a Brown belt in BJJ and is St. John’s Ambulance First Aid and CPR-C certified.  Renshi Scott is a Certified Level 3 – Senior Instructor of Kumo Jiu-Jitsu and offers seminars across Ontario & recently in England as well.

He has had the opportunity to train with several UFC fighters including George St. Pierre, Jo “Daddy” Stevenson, Gray “The Bully” Maynard, and Brandon “The Truth” Vera.

Chris Tindale

Sensei Chris
Third Dan Black Belt

Sensei Chris Tindale has been studying martial arts since 2006 & holds a Black belt in Juko-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu and 3rd degree Black Belt in Kumo Jiu-Jitsu.

Sensei Chris has experience coaching team sports as well as Jiu-Jitsu to athletes as young as 7 to adulthood.

He has combined his crafting skills with jiujitsu to invent Combat Whips, a new style of short whip that can be used to perform many of the same chokes that we practice in Jiujitsu.

combatwhips.ca

Ken Hannah

Sensei “Boomer”
Second Dan Black Belt

Sensei Ken Hannah fell in love with martial arts at the age of 8 and began wrestling and submission-style martial arts at the age of 12. He has spent over 20+ years in submission-style martial arts.

Sensei Boomer acquired his first-degree Black Belt in Ki Soo Do taekwondo and holds a 2nd degree Black Belt in Taylor Jiu-Jitsu.

He has over 10 years of experience with intervention therapy counseling kids suffering from self-harm and suicidal ideation. Sensei Boomer has worked closely with UOIT as the lead researcher for educating persons with FASD.

ASIST trainer
Life works Trainer
Safe talk Trainer
Bullyproof Trainer
Mental Health First Aid Certified

CJA and OJA Coach Certified
Respect for Sport Certified

Jeremy Wright

Sensei Jeremy
First Dan Black Belt

    Sensei Jeremy started training in Japanese Jiu-Jitsu in early 2011. Sensei excelled in class and took a shine to the competitive side of Jiu-Jitsu.

    “I quickly became obsessed with it and started competing in tournaments by October of the same year. I have a genuine passion for the art and an appetite for learning. I have followed Renshi over the years and we have formed a friendship that will last a lifetime. My martial arts journey is only beginning and I can’t wait to see where it takes me!”

    Shawn Emmorey

    Sensei Shawn
    First Dan Black Belt

      Sensei Shawn has over 30 years of martial arts and combat experience. Sensei Shawn has studied Kumo Jiu-Jitsu for over 9 years and continues his study under Taylor Jiu-Jitsu.

      Sensei also has an extensive background in many styles ranging from wrestling, Tae Kwon Do, Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu, and MMA.

      CJA and OJA Coach Certified
      Respect For Sport Certified

      The NAKRB Team
      Kickboxing/Muay Thai

      Kru Mark Medeiros

      Kru Mark Medeiros has been training since 2002 and holds numerous ranks under many different styles. He began teaching his system in 2013 and has since coached his students to win gold at multiple WKF junior championships at provincial and national levels. Kru Mark embodies a true mixed martial artist and demonstrates his love and passion for the arts through his teaching.

      For more training material and online content from Kru, click here

      Certifications:

      • Sifu in JKD under Sifu Kevin Seaman
      • Level 3 Kru in Muay Thai under 3x world Champ Kru Medhi Pouroskoui
      • Purple Belt in TJJ under Renshi Scott Taylor
      • Blue Belt in BJJ under Professor DNA
      • Level 3 in Balintawak Taboada under Guro Joe Apostol
      • Intermediate level in FMA Inosanto Blend under Kevin Seaman
      • Second Degree Black Belt in Moh Pai Kenpo under Sifu C. Stone
      • Red Sash Sr. in Wing Chun Sunny Tang lineage
      • Certified Use of Force Instructor under Pekiti Tirsia Tactical Association
      • Use of Force trainer and scenario training with Chimera
      • MTO Coaching/Cornerman Certified
      • WACO Coaching Certified

      Kru Jakub Mulik

      Certifications:

      Level 2 Kru in Muay Thai under 3x world Champ Kru Medhi Pouroskoui