PresleyBJJ

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Family Oriented And Fundamentals Focused

Martial Arts Academy


Build confidence, get fit, and learn real self-defense

Welcome To PresleyBJJ
Whether you're a parent looking for something that builds your child's confidence, or an adult who's always been curious about martial arts, you've come to the right place.

We know walking into a gym for the first time can feel nerve-wracking. Maybe you're not sure if you're fit enough, young enough, or tough enough. The truth is, none of that matters here.

PresleyBJJ was built for anyone who just wants to try something new in a space where they feel safe and supported.
This Is Where You Start
PresleyBJJ isn't about ego or competition. It's about showing up, learning real skills, and being part of a gym that actually has your back.
  • Real Fundamentals, Taught Right
    Coach Josh focuses on the basics that actually work. No flashy moves, no shortcuts, just solid technique that builds your game from the ground up.
  • Beginners Are Welcome Every Day
    You don't need to be fit, experienced, or fearless to walk through our door. Every single class is built with new students in mind, so you'll never feel lost or left behind.
  • A Gym For All Ages
    From kids building confidence to adults getting back in shape, PresleyBJJ has a class for everyone. It's a place the whole family can be part of.
  • A Community That Has Your Back
    A community focused on putting in the work, and helping each other grow. A culture Josh has built and it shows every time you step on the mat.

Owner | Lead Instructor

Josh Presley is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) black belt and one of the most accomplished jiu-jitsu practitioners on the east coast of Canada.


Of course, Presley was not born a black belt. He began practicing BJJ as a teenager, looking for a way to improve his health and get in shape.


While Presley had no prior experience in martial arts, he became a dedicated athlete and an exceptional teacher through hard work and focus.


He is one of the top lightweight Canadian competitors of the 2010's, with medals from the IBJJF World Championships, Pan American Championships, and Abu Dhabi World Pro Trials.


Presley has trained with legendary black belts, including Ryan Hall, Cobrinha, Jon Thomas, and faced tough international competition in his BJJ career.


Presley now places focus on passing his knowledge and passion onto the next generation of BJJ athletes. Presley's instruction and content will provide students the tools to progress faster than Presley did himself
Explore Our Program
Whether it's for you or your kid, we've got a class that fits all levels
Our Schedule
What Our Students Say ❤️
  • Started training with Josh in July 2021 as a 1 stripe white belt. His classes were so much fun. Good pace, clear way to teach the techniques, positional sparring, lots of rolls, and in-class competition for people interested in competition. That was one of the things I appreciated the most, because I know some people that would like to compete but are simply too afraid (injury or something like that).
    Josh also provides a lot of feedback, and ALWAYS answers my questions, either at the gym or online on his Instagram/Youtube.
    He is also very active on social media, bringing something up related to BJJ almost daily.
    In February 2022 he awarded me with a blue belt - one of the best days of my BJJ journey so far as he said he was proud of me!
    I highly recommend him if you want to progress fast, like the technicality of jiu-jitsu and need a coach that will motivate you to reach your goals!
    God Bless Josh!
    Darllan Fonseca
  • Fantastic instructor. Josh has a lot of knowledge and he's more than happy to share it with every body. I showed up for an open mat and feel welcome right away. Awesome vibe coming from everyone who's training over there. Highly recommend.
    Cédric Duchesne
  • Started training with Presley BJJ in March 2021. It was my first introduction to the sport and couldn’t have had a better experience or coach. Right from the get go Josh was engaged and working constantly to help me improve my game and teach me the fundamentals. He was approachable, professional, and a talented teacher. Whether on the mat, or off the mat, he’s there to help. Through drilling, rolling, and coaching, Josh has been a fantastic instructor in my BJJ journey and I couldn’t recommend him more.

    Train with Josh anytime you can. You will learn something and ultimately become better.
    Craig Currie
  • Only been there once for an Open Mat. Once I found the place(as it's in a residential area) and hit the mats it was great. All the Members I rolled with were of a high caliber and pleasure to Roll with. Clean mats, decent sized space(roughly two car garage sized) and nobody had an issue with me wearing a different clubs rash guard (which I had talked to Presley prior to going just to make sure lol).

    Any time I'm in the area I'll be back. Thanks for having me.
    Ian Stubbert
  • I have had the great fortune of having Josh as my BJJ professor. He’s attentive, caring and truly interested in helping his students improve. He pays close attention to his students’ development so that he can provide timely, suitable and valuable feedback and advice. Josh leads by example, demonstrating every single day, with actions, what it takes to improve and develop yourself both on and off the mats. His commitment and passion for BJJ, and most importantly, for teaching BJJ is admirable. A great person altogether. Thank you Josh!
    Renan Moraes
  • Have been fortunate to learn from and train with Josh and he is one of the best instructors I have ever had. I still try to drop in and train with him when I visit Halifax. His teaching style makes it easy and fun to learn bjj. He provides a welcoming environment and excellent instructionals. Anyone looking to start bjj would be lucky to learn from him. Osss
    Dave
  • Josh is true leader of BJJ, he is more than willing to share his knowledge base and look for ways for individual improvement during instruction time. His club has a friendly open atmosphere regardless of affiliation. Make time to hit those mats with Josh and his team you will not be disappointed. Oss
    Jack Cameron
A Word From Coach Josh
"I started this gym because I wanted a place where anyone could walk in, feel welcome, and learn real BJJ. That's still what we're about every single day till this day."
Got Questions? We've Got Answers
Here are the things most people want to know before their first class
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Black Belt vs. Black Belt - Rolling Commentary
Contact us:
58 Belmore Drive, Wellington NS

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