Welcome to Bindner Academy!
Practical Jiu-jitsu, self-protection and personal development for everyday people.
Whether you are looking to help your child develop confidence, learn practical self-protection, improve your mental and physical fitness, or discover a safe way to train for life, Bindner Academy has a place for you.
✔ Beginner-Friendly
✔ No Experience Needed
✔ Safe Intelligent Training
✔ Welcoming Community
✔ Serving London Since 1997
Train Smart. Stay Humble. Live Well. Train For Life, Not Just For Today.
FIND YOUR PATH
Different goals. Different stages of life. One commitment to becoming better.
KIDS & TEENS
Ages 6-17
Build Confidence That Lasts a Lifetime
Give your child more than extracurricular activity.
Our children's and teens' programs develop confidence, focus, coordination, self-control and practical personal safety skills. Through structured, supportive instruction, students learn respect, discipline, perseverance and positive decision-making.
JIU-JITSU FOUNDATIONS
Ages 18+
Your Journey Starts Here.
Never trained in martial arts before? Perfect.
Our structured 26-lesson beginner program introduces practical Jiu-jitsu and self-protection in a progressive, supportive learning environment.
Learn at your own pace. Build confidence, through understanding and experience.
No previous martial arts experience required.
OVER 35 JIU-JITSU
Designed for adults 35+
Train Smarter. Stay Capable. Train for Life.
Think martial arts is only for young athletes? Think again. Our signature adult program is designed for people who value health, mobility, intelligent movement and lifelong personal development.
Learn practical Jiu-jitsu through a thoughtful, progressive approach that emphasizes technique, efficiency and sustainable training.
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
Ages 18+
Develop Skill. Strategy. Control.
Explore the technical depth of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. Develop movement, physical intelligence, escapes, control, and submissions through structured instruction, focused drilling and live training.
Whether your goal is practical skill, personal development or becoming a more capable grappler, this is where you develop your understanding of the art.
CLASS SCHEDULE
No experience needed. Beginner-friendly classes. We’ll guide you every step!
Train at London, Ontario's Pioneering Jiu-jitsu School—Be Part of a Legacy Built on Skill, Strength, and Community, Since 1997.
What people are saying:
I just want to let you know how much I’m enjoying classes. I’ve been trying to get back into martial arts for over 10 years, but new schools and styles of Martials arts never felt right or motivated me. I never found the right fit.
But, I’m loving your school and finally found that spark again to train. I look forward to each class and come home excited for the next one.
-Blair T.
Bindner Academy has been influential in my martial arts journey. Sensei Derek takes great care in building a great martial arts community and martial artist. Utilizing his vast knowledge and experience I have seen rapid progression in my goal of becoming a complete martial artist and better human being"