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Royal City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu proudly serving Guelph
Royal City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has Classes in Guelph, Perfect for Kids, Teens, and Adults Martial Arts Lessons.
Who we Are And why You Should Train Here
Since we’ve opened, we’ve been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time, through martial arts, education and coaching. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members. We take pride in creating an environment for individuals to achieve, develop and succeed in their personal goals.
We strongly believe that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender or experience levels. Throughout all of our programs, students will not only learn the necessary skill sets to protect themselves, we stand behind our realistic and practical approach, confident it will enable every member to achieve greatness and live their best life..
Get To Know Our World Class Instructors
Shodan – Kodokan Judo
5th Degree Black Belt – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Rob Veltman has been practicing the grappling arts for over 40 years. He started wrestling at the age of 8 and continued that sport through to the end of high school. Afterwards he continued to help coach his high school team and was awarded the Barry Hardman Award for contributions to G.D.H.S. Athlectics.
Rob then went on to start practicing Judo and, through this, became involved with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His love for this new sport led him to the famed Grappling Arts Academy in Woodbridge Ontario where he trained under Syl & Dan Moroney. Rob then went on to become the first person ever to gain a black belt under the Moroney Brothers.
Rob currently holds the rank of 5th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Rob also holds the rank of 3rd degree black belt in Shorinji Ryu Karate and a 1st degree black belt in judo.
2nd Degree Black Belt – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brown Belt – Judo
Professor Eric Fyon began practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the University of Guelph in 2006 before finding his first home at the Kohbukan Sisu Judo and Jiu-Jitsu club. There he met professor Rob Veltman from whom he received his black belt in 2016, the youngest Rob had promoted to that rank at the time.
Eric currently holds the rank of 2nd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a brown belt in Judo.
Eric chose to follow his longtime friend and mentor when Rob opened Royal City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He currently teaches a number of the adult classes while also assisting in teaching the kids classes.