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About Varrow
A Toronto studio teaching self-defense and calm-communication courses, operating as Toronto Jiujitsu Club Inc.
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Who we are
Varrow opened its studio near Oakley Boulevard, Toronto, ON M1P 3P4, operating as Toronto Jiujitsu Club Inc., with a simple aim: give people in Toronto a steady, unhurried way to build self-defense skill without the pressure of a gym built around competition.
What started as a single weekly fundamentals class has grown into three distinct courses, each aimed at a different starting point — from a staff team spending half a day on calm communication to a student working through a six-month programme.
The studio stays small on purpose. Group sizes are capped so an instructor can actually watch how each person moves, rather than running a class by headcount alone.
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What we do
Three courses cover the full range, from a single afternoon to a multi-month programme.
- Retail & Hospitality Staff De-escalation
CA$195
- Forge Fundamentals
CA$615
- Tempered Program
CA$1,220
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Where we are
The studio sits at 46 Oakley Boulevard, Toronto, ON M1P 3P4, serving students from across Toronto and the wider Greater Toronto Area. Class times run in Eastern Time (ET) — Toronto, Monday – Saturday between 16:00–21:30.
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Who provides the courses
Two roles carry the teaching load at Varrow.
Lead instructor
Runs Forge Fundamentals and Tempered Program, with years of hands-on coaching in standing technique and ground movement, and a focus on pacing each group honestly.
Workshop facilitator
Delivers the Retail & Hospitality De-escalation sessions, drawing on a background in front-of-house training and conflict de-escalation for service teams.
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About course pricing
Course prices on this page match the Courses page exactly and include the loaner gear and printed materials named for each course. Group bookings for the Retail & Hospitality workshop are priced per learner, and any change to group size is confirmed with you before a booking is final.
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What to bring
A short checklist for anyone arriving at Varrow for the first time.
- — Comfortable clothing you can move freely in.
- — A water bottle and a small towel.
- — A completed waiver, available at the front desk before your first class.
- — Photo ID for new-student registration.
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What's included
A quick summary of what travels with each course beyond the sessions themselves.
Retail & Hospitality Staff De-escalation
- — Manager briefing notes
- — Quick-reference cards
- — Follow-up summary of team scenarios
Forge Fundamentals
- — Loaner gear
- — Weekly drill sheets
- — Final skills review
Tempered Program
- — Four private hours
- — Training apparel set
- — Quarterly planning sessions
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How we work
Three habits run through every course we teach.
Approach
Build the same movements slowly enough that they stay calm under pressure, rather than rushing toward a belt or certificate.
Consistency
Every class follows the written course plan so the pace stays fair across the whole group.
Communication
Short check-ins along the way, so pace and difficulty match how each student is actually progressing.
Send a message and we will match you to the right course and the next available intake.