Island Top Team
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Island Top Team is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy in Nanaimo, on Vancouver Island, built around Professor Rob Biernacki, a black belt and IBJJF No-Gi World Champion. The club is affiliated with Caio Terra and runs separate programs for adults and kids, from beginner fundamentals through more advanced classes, leglock sessions, open mats and live rolling. Its competitors have collected medals at provincial, Western Canadian and international events. The academy has a suspended-floor mat area, air conditioning, private change rooms with showers, and a strength and conditioning corner. Visiting students are welcome, and the gym hosts seminars that other clubs can book. Promotion is merit based.
Training
- Affiliation
- IBJJF and Caio Terra
Programmes
- Kids classes
- Beginners' course
- Open mat
Your first visit
- Trial
- Free trial · 7 days
- Beginners
- No experience needed
- Visiting from another gym
- Visitors welcome
Timetable this week
Monday
Intermediate
BeginnersRob Biernacki
Jiu JitsuCory Burton
BeginnersCory Burton
IntermediateCory Burton
IntermediateJiu Jitsu
BeginnersJiu JitsuRob Biernacki
BeginnersJiu JitsuRob Biernacki
Jiu JitsuRob Biernacki
Tuesday
BeginnersGary Gilbert
BeginnersCory Burton
Intermediate
BeginnersRob Biernacki
Rob Biernacki
Wednesday
BeginnersRob Biernacki
Intermediate
BeginnersCory Burton
BeginnersRob Biernacki
Intermediate
Rob Biernacki
Thursday
BeginnersGary Gilbert
Jiu JitsuCory Burton
BeginnersCory Burton
IntermediateCory Burton
Rob Biernacki
TechniqueRob Biernacki
Friday
Intermediate
BeginnersRob Biernacki
BeginnersJiu JitsuTechniqueGary Gilbert
Saturday
IntermediateJiu JitsuTechniqueRob Biernacki
Gary Gilbert
Sunday
BeginnersJiu JitsuTechniqueGary Gilbert
Jiu JitsuGary Gilbert
Prices
MonthlyAdultsMembership12-month contractStudentsForces & emergency servicesFamily
CA$169.00MonthlyAdultsMembership6-month contract
CA$189.00MonthlyAdultsMembershiptwice a week12-month contract
CA$149.00MonthlyAdultsMembershiptwice a week6-month contract
CA$169.00MonthlyAdultsMembershiponce a week12-month contract
CA$129.00MonthlyAdultsMembershiponce a week6-month contract
CA$149.00MonthlyKidsages 5–8Membership12-month contract
CA$99.00MonthlyKidsages 5–8Membership6-month contract
CA$119.00MonthlyKidsages 8–14Membership12-month contract
CA$119.00MonthlyKidsages 8–14Membership6-month contract
CA$139.00One-offMembershipvalid 1 monthVisitors
CA$225.00One-offMembershipvalid 1 weekVisitors
CA$85.00Monthly3 classesvalid 1 monthVisitors
CA$99.00From the gym's website, checked 4 November 2026.
Coaches
- Rob Biernacki
Head coachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- Cory Burton
CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- Gary Gilbert
Assistant coachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- Rory Van Vliet
Assistant coachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- Brodie Dabb
Assistant coachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
Facilities
- Showers
- Changing rooms
- Women's changing room
- Air conditioning
- Weights area
Contact
- Website
- https://islandtopteam.com
- @islandtopteam
Questions about Island Top Team
Where is Island Top Team?
Island Top Team is at Unit #7, 2525 McCullough Road, Nanaimo, BC V9S 4M9, Canada.
Which sports does Island Top Team teach?
Island Top Team is listed for Jiu Jitsu.
Can I try Island Top Team before joining?
Yes. Island Top Team lets you train free for 7 days.
When are the beginner classes at Island Top Team?
Island Top Team runs classes open to beginners on Monday 12:00, Monday 15:30 and Monday 16:00.
How much does Island Top Team cost?
Prices at Island Top Team: 12 Month Unlimited: CA$169.00 a month, 6 Month Unlimited: CA$189.00 a month, 12 Month 2 Days per Week: CA$149.00 a month, 6 Month 2 Days per Week: CA$169.00 a month, 12 Month 1 Day per Week: CA$129.00 a month, 6 Month 1 Day per Week: CA$149.00 a month, 12 Month Unlimited: CA$99.00 a month, 6 Month Unlimited: CA$119.00 a month, 12 Month Unlimited: CA$119.00 a month, 6 Month Unlimited: CA$139.00 a month, 1 Month Unlimited (Visitor Pass): CA$225.00 one-off, 1 Week Unlimited (Visitor Pass): CA$85.00 one-off and Out of Town Membership: CA$99.00 a month.
Can I train at Island Top Team when visiting from another gym?
Yes. Island Top Team welcomes visitors from other gyms.
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