Coaches

The Greatest Gift A Teacher Can Receive Is the Ability to Pass on The Arts

Our staff consists of a team of professional martial artists dedicated to providing quality student service. Many of our instructors hold titles and awards from national and international competitions, but more importantly, they are passionate about teaching and dedicated to the success of each individual student. We understand the critical role our instructors play in the development of our students which is why only the most professional and highly qualified instructors are hired.

JUSTIN SANDER

Head Coach

Justin Sander, founder and owner of The Ludus Martial Arts Academy is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) with over 10 years of combined experience in BJJ, Mixed Martial Arts, and Wrestling. He has competed in competitions all over North America including Ultimate Mat Warriors (under EBI rules), King of the Cage, and World Series of Fighting.

Justin has coached a variety of successful programs such as:

Implemented and coached the Jiu-Jitsu programs at The Little Sweatshop where he was the head coach for four years. Programs included: Teddy Bear Jitz, Kids BJJ, Adult Fundamental BJJ, Competitive/Advanced Adult BJJ, and Women's only classes and camps.
Instructor with The BJJ Program (Donnan Elementary School and Vimy Ridge Academy) for the last 3 years.
Self-Defense instructor for EMS and First Responders.
BJJ Instructor at Complete Fitness and Martial Arts.

VICTORIA FORTIN

Kids BJJ Instructor

Coaching credentials

Head coach of the kids bjj class
Assistant coach for the youth bjj class
Taught martial arts to school groups such as OLPH & St.Teresa’s catholic school
Assisted with self defence classes for indigenous women,
Teaches privates 1 on 1’s
Attended a 3 day seminar camp with Ffion Davies

Achievements

BLUE BELT in BJJ
SBGT superfight champion
SBGT blue/purple gold medalists
Gi and Nogi Gold medalists for the following tournaments: True north, SBGT, Ambassador’s, Pure Bjj, CBJJF

JACOB MOGG

Adult Gi Coach

Jacob has been training Jiu Jitsu for over 15 years and has been teaching for over 8 years in both Gi and No Gi.

He has been training with Head Coach Justin for 7 years, and has been able to successfully implement Prof. Justin’s teachings into his own game and develop into his own practitioner with unique skills and abilities. He throughly enjoys assisting students and helping them get better, and is always willing to answer any questions and fix any problems that people come to him with for jiu jitsu.

He recently earned his BROWN BELT in Jiu Jitsu, a testament to how far he has come in the sport. Jacob has also competed for many years all over Alberta and in the USA at Kids Worlds, finding success wherever and whenever he competes.

He has trained in several countries with numerous other gyms and instructors, including Eduardo Telles and Eddie Bravo, and has used this knowledge to advance his game. Jacob is excited to continue his Jiu Jitsu journey at The Ludus Martial Arts Academy, and spread his knowledge to anyone interested.

JARRAD LADOUCEUR

6 a.m Coach

Coaching credentials - 8 years of training experience

Mind Body Soul
CBJJF
True North Grappling
Submission Series
CLBJJ
Grappling Industries