BRAZILLIAN JIU JITSU FOR ADULTS

Team Goblins Martial Arts Academy is affiliated with West Coast BJJ Association, to serve the Comox Valley with quality Jiu-Jitsu, Self Defense, and Martial Arts instruction. Our top quality instructors provide you with a fun, supportive, and relaxed training environment for all ages and genders.for all ages and gender.

Adult Martial Arts Co-Ed Classes

Self Defence Concepts is our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for beginners. We offer martial arts classes that are fun and provide a safe learning opportunity for students with no previous experience. Learn the essential concepts of base, connection, structure, alignment and universal applicability of BJJ through our structured curriculum in a fun and cooperative environment.

self defence concepts
BEGINNERS ADULT BJJ
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Universal Applications and advanced jiu jitsu

Universal Applications classes will take your Jiu Jitsu to the next level! Our intermediate class where we learn to apply the skills and techniques from our self defence concepts classes against increased resistance including full sparring. Open to white belts of 2 stripes or higher and focusing on a different key postion each week we will learn to Control, Escape, Defend, and Submit our opponents in a variety of rule sets and self defence applications.  Our belief is the best Jiu Jitsu is BJJ that works regardless of ruleset or situational factors such as a striking attacker.

Our Advanced Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes are all about diving deeper into the intricacies of the art of Jiu Jitsu. We spend 6 weeks at a time diving deeper into each of the fundamental positions of Jiu Jitsu learning precise details and cutting edge techniques that will up your game be it Sport Jiu Jitsu Rolling and Competition (IBJJF, ADCC, Grappling Industries, and other rule sets), MMA training, or Self Defence. With a Curriculum designed by our Black Belt coaches these classes will allow you to continue your BJJ Journey all the way to Black Belt. 

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The best time to start was years ago – the second best is right now!  Start your Martial Arts journey today!. Join us for a FREE no obligation introduction and trial class. We’ll go over how the program works, your goals, and how best to get you there! Sign up for your FREE TRIAL TODAY.

LEARN MORE ABOUT BJJ and Goblins Martial arts

Adam Morden

Owner/Coach

Adam has been coaching martial arts and fitness since 1999, with over 25 years of hands-on experience in Boxing, Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Mixed Martial Arts. He is known for his deep technical knowledge, approachable demeanour, and passion for helping people unlock their potential.

As both owner and head coach, Adam leads programs for adults, kids, and teens. He has a natural talent for connecting with younger students, creating a fun, structured environment where they can build confidence, discipline, and resilience—on and off the mats. Adam is especially gifted at making newcomers feel at ease, no matter their age or background. His friendly, inclusive coaching style helps students—both men and women—feel welcomed, supported, and empowered from their very first class.

His favorite part of coaching is watching people accomplish things they never thought possible, and then witnessing how that mindset shift impacts every area of their lives. Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking to level up your skills, Adam brings the experience, positivity, and leadership to help you succeed.

Areas of Specialization:

  • Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (Adults & Youth)
  • Movement and Mobility
  • Striking (Boxing and MMA)

Jochem Juurlink

Coach

Coach Jochem has been training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since 2011, He received his black belt in 2024 from Professor Don Whitefield.  Jochem is an outstanding coach who wants to spread his love of Jiu Jitsu.  

Areas of Specialization:

  • BJJ Blackbelt
  • Gracie Combatives
  • Master Cycle
  • Gracie Teens

Kevin Nowottnick

Muay Thai Coach
Kevin Nowottnick has practiced martial arts for 42+ years and has been teaching martial arts for over 37 years. He holds a degree in Kinesiology and has a career as a Kinesiologist, Strength and Conditioning Coach and Personal Trainer spanning more than 32 years. He is a second-generation Jeet Kune Do Concepts/FMA instructor, a Black Belt in ITF Tae Kwon do, a certified Boxing Coach with Boxing BC/Coaching Association of Canada, and a certified Kickboxing Coach with WAKO. He is a specialist in strength and conditioning for combat sport athletes and martial arts practitioners. His career has given him many opportunities to coach athletes training on Provincial and National Teams; competing at Pan Am, Commonwealth, World and Olympic games; as well as coach MMA athletes from amateur events to the professional stage of the UFC, providing coaching in striking and strength and conditioning. 
His striking coaching combines the best of systems and styles (Muay Thai, Dutch Kickboxing, Boxing, FMA and Jeet Kune Do Concepts), along with the methods and principles of current exercise science and strength and conditioning. 
His passion is in coaching, mentoring and helping martial artists and aspiring combat sport athletes, develop the skills and habits to succeed on the mat, in the ring, the cage and in life. Helping each one find the champion within.

Areas of Specialization:

  • Muay THai
  • JKD Concepts
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • ITF Tae Kwan Do

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