Train with a living-legend in martial arts and in the community; “The Iceman” Jean-Yves Theriault. His teaching experience will ensure that you can successfully complete our classes, while having a lot of fun in the process. At Therien Jiu-Jitsu & Kickboxing Ottawa South, we take pride in the fact that none of our students ever feel like they’re “lost in the mix”
INSTRUCTORS
JEAN-YVES THERIAULT
Champions do what others think is boring or hard ... And they do it everyday.
Scott studied Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing for the past 20 years and holds both Sandan (3rd degree black belt) in Can Ryu Jiu Jitsu and Elite level in kickboxing. He currently teaches kickboxing under the tutelage of Jean-Yves Theriault and has been doing this for over 15 years.
Previously Scott taught both adult and kids Jiu Jitsu programs for many years under the guidance of Hanshi John Therien. He's won numerous provincial and Canadian amateur kickboxing championships, and currently helps coach the next generation of young fighters realise their Kickboxing goals.
Steve has a black belt in karate and was a very successful competitor in the 80s and early 90s. He has been a nutrition and strength & conditioning coach for 25 years, having worked with trainers, various amateur athletes at all levels, teenagers, younger children, pregnant women and people just trying to get or stay in shape, lose weight, or improve their health. His knowledge and experience shine through his kickboxing classes.
Shannon has been a nutrition and strength & conditioning coach for more than 10 years. She has worked with women of all ages to help them lose weight, improve their health and increase their fitness conditioning to ultimately become strong and confident. Kickboxing training is an important part of her weekly regimen. She continues to be an inspiration to both men and women through her very popular high intensity kickboxing classes.
Sofia is our youngest Jiu Jitsu instructor. She received her Shodan 1st degree Black belt in November 2019 at the age of 15 years old. She has been training Jiu Jitsu since the age of 7 years old and has been with the Therien Jiu Jitsu and kickboxing Ottawa South team since her very first day as a white belt. Sofia is a very important member of our children’s program. Her commitment to our young students never falters. She leads our Jiu Jitsu students to success with her positive attitude and sense of focus, discipline and respect, both in and outside the dojo.
Shodan 1st degree Black belt
WHY DO I TRAIN MARTIAL ARTS?
Meet new people and make life long friend!
Learn new skills, develop the ability to defend myself and resolve issues with words.
Train my body and mind to meet any challenges life throws at me.
I Want To Be Active and Have A Lot of Fun
