Build strength, skill, and confidence

Evolution Martial Arts NL is a community-first academy in Newfoundland offering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and functional conditioning for adults and kids.

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Programs for every fighter

Whether you are stepping on the mats for the first time or sharpening competition skills, our training blocks meet you where you are.

Adults • Gi

Gi Jiu Jitsu Adult (14 +)

Build a strong Brazilian jiu-jitsu base with structured drills, positional rounds, and live sparring. Learn to blend fluid transitions with smart strategy on the mats.

  • Technical drilling with positional focus
  • Live sparring to apply new skills
  • Coaching tailored to every experience level

Youth • BJJ

Kids Jiu Jitsu

Boost confidence, discipline, and coordination through playful technique. Classes focus on practical self-defence while keeping training upbeat and supportive.

  • Confidence-building games and drills
  • Practical self-defence foundations
  • Supportive coaching for young athletes

Adults • No-Gi

No Gi Jiu Jitsu (14 +)

Level up grappling without the gi by combining BJJ, wrestling, and submission fundamentals. Ideal for MMA cross-training and athletes who like a faster pace.

  • Blend BJJ, wrestling, and submission grappling
  • Fast-paced rounds for MMA crossover training
  • Footwork and grip-fighting focus

Adults • Striking

Kickboxing (14 +)

Sharpen striking technique with Dutch-style pad work, bag drills, and conditioning. Classes welcome every fitness level and deliver a serious sweat.

  • Dutch-style pad and bag work
  • High-energy conditioning blocks
  • Open to every fitness level

Open Mat

Randori

Open mat style rolling to test new techniques or drill with teammates. Stay playful, experiment, and build mat time in a coached environment.

  • Coach-supervised sparring sessions
  • Experiment with new techniques
  • Build mat time alongside teammates

Weekly schedule

Drop in for your first class 15 minutes early so we can show you around the facility.

No classes on Fridays.

Monday

  • Adult Gi
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Tuesday

  • Kickboxing
  • Adult No-Gi
  • Women's Jiu-Jitsu

Wednesday

  • Kids Ages 4–8
  • Kids Ages 9–14
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Thursday

  • Kickboxing
  • Adult No-Gi
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Saturday

  • Adult Gi
  • MMA Comp. Team
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Sunday

  • Kickboxing
  • Open Mat
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The Team

Meet the instructors and coaches who guide our members on and off the mats.

Portrait of Lead Instructor Dru Hillyard

Lead Instructor

Dru Hillyard – Dru is a Black Belt under Prof. Dan Guillemette and Prof. Steve Burgess and has been studying Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) for over 15+ years. To date Dru has over 8 years experience instructing BJJ not to mention many more years of experience as an instructor in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Team Members

Brown Belt: Ashley Hillyard

Purple Belt: Adam Reynolds, Dawson Sampson, Gavin Andrews, Jake Reid, Jame Rowe, Jason Williams, Jeremy Budgell, Kirk Kendall, Matthew Peyton

Blue Belt: Darrin Hodder, Erin Christopher, Gianni Costanzo, John Cooper, Kristen Nolan, Owen Savage, Owen Warren, Rufaro Gundu, Sean McCarthy, Simon Howard

Flexible memberships

Choose a plan that fits your training goals. All memberships include open mat access and prices are Tax-In.

Unlimited Grappling Training

$138/month

Train in every gi and no-gi class each week, with daily open mat access and member-only seminars.

  • All gi & no-gi classes included
  • Daily open mat access
  • Member-only seminars

Unlimited Grappling & Striking

$172.50/month

Access all grappling and striking sessions, get competition prep support, and add conditioning and mobility when you need it.

  • Every grappling & striking class
  • Competition prep support
  • Flexible conditioning add-ons

2 Classes Per Week

$80.50/month

Pick any two weekly classes to focus your training, receive targeted technical coaching, and enjoy open mat on your training days.

  • Choose any two sessions weekly
  • Targeted technical coaching
  • Open mat access on training days

Women's Only All Skills

$63.25/month

Join a weekly women-led BJJ class that welcomes every experience level and builds confidence through supportive drilling.

  • Weekly women-led BJJ class
  • Welcoming to every experience level
  • Confidence-building drills

Kids Jiu Jitsu

$74.75/month

Enroll in one structured youth session each week that develops focus, discipline, and success in a small class environment.

  • One structured youth session weekly
  • Small class environment
  • Develop focus, discipline, and coordination

Women's Cardio Kickboxing

$138/6-week program

Commit to a six-week progressive kickboxing program featuring high-energy workouts and a supportive women-only group.

  • Six-week progressive program
  • High-energy, women-only sessions
  • Supportive coaching community

Visit the academy

We are located on Kenmount Rd and have free parking and easy access to public transport.