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Coach James.

A lifelong martial artist with over 20 years of teaching experience, certified directly by Rener and Ryron Gracie at Gracie University headquarters in Torrance, California.

🥋 Brown Belt · Gracie Jiu-Jitsu 5th Degree Black Belt · Can Ryu Gracie University Certified 20+ Years Teaching
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Coach James Doyle - Head Instructor Gracie JJ Ottawa
James Doyle — Head Instructor Brown Belt · Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Ottawa
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His Story

A Lifelong
Martial Artist

James Doyle is the passionate and dedicated Head Instructor at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Ottawa. A lifelong martial artist, James began his training in 1995 in traditional martial arts and achieved his black belt in Can Ryu Jiu-Jitsu in 2001. By 2017, he had been promoted to 5th degree black belt with extensive knowledge across multiple disciplines:

Kickboxing Muay Thai Aikido Judo Krav Maga Keysi Fighting Method Systema Kali & Jeet Kune Do

In 2009, James discovered Gracie Jiu-Jitsu — and it changed his life. His passion for the art led him to train rigorously, earning his blue belt in 2012 and beginning his teaching journey in 2013.

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1995
Began martial arts training in traditional disciplines
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2001
Achieved Black Belt in Can Ryu Jiu-Jitsu
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2009
Discovered Gracie Jiu-Jitsu — a life-changing moment
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2018
Became a Certified Gracie Instructor through Gracie University
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2019
Opened Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Ottawa — Ottawa's only CTC®
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2026
Promoted to Brown Belt by Rener & Ryron Gracie at GU Headquarters, Torrance, California

The Lineage

Trained By The
Gracie Family

Ryron and Rener Gracie are the Master Instructors behind Gracie University and the eldest grandsons of Grand Master Helio Gracie, the creator of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.

Their father, Rorion Gracie, is one of the world's foremost experts in self-defence and the visionary behind the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), which he created in 1993 to showcase the effectiveness of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in real-world combat.

Royce Gracie went on to win three of the first four UFC tournaments — proving that leverage-based Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is the most reliable method for defeating larger, stronger opponents.

Coach James was personally promoted to Brown Belt by Rener and Ryron Gracie at Gracie University headquarters — a rare honour that speaks to the quality and authenticity of instruction at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Ottawa.

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Coach James with Rener and Ryron Gracie at Gracie University
Coach James with Rener Gracie (left) and Ryron Gracie (right)
Gracie University Headquarters · Torrance, California

Why Ottawa Trains Here

Why Choose
Gracie JJ Ottawa?

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Ottawa's Only Certified Training Center®
We are the ONLY Gracie University Certified Training Center® in Ottawa — meaning you get authentic Gracie instruction with direct lineage to the Gracie family.
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Safe & Welcoming Environment
Our priority is creating a safe, welcoming space for all students — especially beginners. No egos, no intimidation. Just great instruction and a supportive community.
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20+ Years of Teaching Experience
Coach James has over two decades of teaching experience across multiple martial arts disciplines — combined with certification directly from Rener and Ryron Gracie.
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Programs for the Whole Family
From Gracie Bullyproof® for kids to Women Empowered® to adult Combatives — we have a program for every member of your family.
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Proven Structured Curriculum
Our curriculum is designed step-by-step to make progress easy to track. You will learn something real on day one — and build on it every single class.
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Community First
Our students consistently say the community is one of their favourite parts of training here. Mutual respect, encouragement, and friendship are at the heart of everything we do.

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