About your Coach

Join me on this never ending journey of growth

Rod McLean – Coach

Rod has been studying the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for several years. The start of his journey with BJJ began in Abbotsford BC in 2016. Rod studied under several different Brown and Black belt Coaches, learning unique skills from each of them. Prior to the Covid shut down in 2020, Rod had begun Coaching alongside one of his Coaches and Mentors. After moving in 2021, Rod wanted to continue and expand that life path in his new hometown of Barriere.

After a very successful year and a half of offering part time classes in Barriere, he’s ready to expand once again and offer a full time gym with additional programs and availability

Rod is Father to two girls, one of whom has also been active in BJJ for several years. Although he loves Coaching the adults, he feels there’s something especially rewarding about working with kids. Seeing their growth not only in Jiu Jitsu, but their overall behaviour, outlook, confidence, and health is gratifying

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What My Students Say About Me…

We appreciate the kind words our Jiu Jitsu community has to share

I have spent years driving my son from Barriere to Kamloops for martial arts classes, we are finally moving to Kamloops and now we will be driving back to Barriere for jiu jitsu! Rod is an excellent coach. Small classes make it possible for him to get to know each student and he helps each of them develop their skills with individual attention. Grizzly has everything I look for in a martial arts gym; it is safe and fun, with skilled instruction and respect between students and teacher. I cannot say enough about martial arts to promote discipline, fitness, and confidence. The community is so lucky to have such a great activity and dedicated instructor available for kids, teens and adults right in Barriere

Jenn BJJ Parent