Black Sails Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS
Started Training - 2010
Instructing Experience - 10 years
Favorite Technique - Deep Half Guard Sweeps and Over Under Passing
Competition experience
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IBJJF Pans
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IBJJF No-Gi Worlds
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IBJJF Masters Worlds
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CBJJF Alberta Provincials & Regional events
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Submission Ace Super fight veteran
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other regional events throughout Canada
Terry Myers
Owner & Instructor
Intermediate & Advanced Classes
Rank: Black Belt 1ˢᵗ Degree
David has been practicing martial arts since childhood. First Kung Fu, then Muay Thai, Boxing, Aikido, and Capoeira. He was introduced to Jiu Jitsu while travelling in Brazil and hasn’t looked back since. David is heavily involved in the beginner curriculum and believes that developing a strong base through fundamental technique is key to long term success. He also loves to play and have fun with the techniques, always toying with new ideas and experimenting with different styles. Jiu Jitsu is a challenging martial art and staying playful is one way to keep the spark alive while going through difficult periods in your development.
David Zimmerman
Owner & Instructor
Fundamentals
Rank: Black Belt 1ˢᵗ Degree
Joel Almeida
Owner & Instructor
No Gi
Rank: Black Belt
Joel has been training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2010, and received his black belt in July 2022. He has over 7 years of experience teaching gi and no-gi classes. Joel works as an Exercise Specialist in the field of chronic disease, helping patients navigate complex health conditions and achieve their health goals.
Favourite Technique - Tapping to submissions a little too late
Caleb Martin
Owner & Instructor
Fundamentals
Rank: Brown Belt
Caleb is a mystery...
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Bio coming soon!
UofA Instructor
Blair Garneau
No Gi Fundamentals / Self Defence
Rank: Blue Belt
Blair began martial arts in high school as a way to overcome bullying and discovered Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in his early twenties. Since 2018, he’s trained and competed regularly, developing a deep appreciation for the art’s creativity and flow. Now teaching beginner BJJ and self-defense, Blair believes jiu-jitsu is a model for learning any skill—one that builds humility, honesty, and confidence on and off the mats.
Jake Ujack
Instructor
Morning Fundamentals
Rank: Blue Belt
Jake started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2022 and was hooked the moment he stepped on the mats. He began in his late 40s, which just proves you’re never too old to start Jiu-Jitsu. Jake says that training in the morning gives him energy for the rest of the day — besides, what else are you doing at 6 a.m.?
See you on the mats!