Clear instruction
Classes are built around usable details, smart drilling, and coaching that explains the why.
Leslieville, Lower Riverdale, Beaches, Regent Park and East End Toronto
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in East End Toronto that makes beginners feel at home.
Ethereal BJJ Academy helps adults, kids, women, first-timers, and competitors build confidence, fitness, self-defense, and a real training community.
14 coaches
BJJ and Muay Thai team
7 days
Morning, lunch, evening, weekend
All levels
Beginner to competitor
Why Ethereal
Technical training, clean structure, and a room that wants you to improve.
Friendly pressure
You will be challenged, but not thrown into chaos. The culture is serious and supportive.
Multiple paths
Train for self-defense, fitness, confidence, your kids, women's classes, striking, or competition.
Local academy
BJJ near Leslieville, Lower Riverdale, Beaches, Regent Park, and East End Toronto.
Located at 555 Eastern Avenue, Unit 2, Ethereal BJJ Academy is built for students looking for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kids BJJ, Women BJJ, Muay Thai, self-defense, and fitness close to the east side neighbourhoods they actually live and work in.
Programs
More than one way to start.
Pick the training lane that fits your goal now. As you grow, you can move between programs and build a complete martial arts practice.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Adult BJJ
A welcoming program for complete beginners and experienced grapplers. Learn positions, escapes, submissions, takedowns, and live training in a structured environment.
- Fundamentals, intermediate, and advanced training
- Gi and no-gi options
- Fitness, confidence, self-defense, and competition pathways
Kids martial arts
Kids BJJ
Safe, engaging classes that teach discipline, confidence, teamwork, movement, and respect while kids learn real jiu-jitsu skills.
Women-only class
Women BJJ
A comfortable and encouraging space to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, improve fitness, develop self-defense skills, and connect with a strong community.
Striking
Muay Thai
High-energy striking classes with pad work, footwork, conditioning, and practical self-defense. Great for fitness, stress relief, and building real stand-up skills.
Start with 7 days free
Beginners Program
Try us for 7 days free. Then build your foundation with a four-week, no-commitment membership focused on the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Learn the core positions, movements and escapes that prepare you for all-levels classes, at a pace that builds your confidence.
Stay in beginners classes longer if you like, or join any level of BJJ class from the start. For adults and teenagers, with no experience needed.
$99 for 4 weeks · 50% off
Plus applicable taxes.
The space
Big mats, real gym equipment, and room to work.
Ethereal is built for serious training and comfortable daily use: large mat space, a fitness gym in the facility, and 70 feet of turf for sled pushes, sprint work, conditioning, and athletic prep.
Large mat space
Fitness gym
70 feet of turf
Private showers
Plenty of free parking
Warm in winter
Air conditioned in summer
Built for families and adults
Coaching team
Led by Egor Radzik. Supported by a deep team.
Ethereal is not built around one person. Students learn from black belts, brown belts, purple belts, women-led classes, kids coaches, and dedicated Muay Thai instructors.
Founder
Egor Radzik, 3rd Degree Black Belt
Egor began martial arts at age six, trained Sambo, Boxing, Judo, Wrestling, and BJJ, and has 20+ years in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is a 2025 JJIF World Championship Silver Medalist, 2024 IBJJF European Champion, 2018 IBJJF Pan American bronze medalist, champion and medalist of numerous IBJJF Opens, and has over 12 years of full time teaching experience.
Pedro Veras
Black Belt, 2nd degree. International competitor with PSLPB and Unity Jiu Jitsu roots, Grand Slam titles, and IBJJF/UAEJJF medal experience.
Konstantin Polyakov
Black Belt, 1st degree. Brings a long personal martial arts journey and steady mat presence.
Erin Veitch
Black Belt, 1st degree. A 15-year practitioner focused on helping students grow in their jiu-jitsu journey.
Gianni Converso
Black Belt, 1st degree. Egor's first white belt to black belt and a committed technical coach.
Jullian Ablaza
Black Belt. 13+ years in BJJ with roots in Muay Thai, karate, and boxing.
Cass Emmett
Black Belt. No-gi focused coach passionate about helping women grow in the sport.
Phil Jalbert
Black Belt. 20+ years in martial arts with a playful, technical approach to kids and adult classes.
Ross Neilson
Brown Belt. Muay Thai background and morning no-gi coach with an emphasis on practical technique.
Adi Latific
Brown Belt. Conceptual grappling coach who studies jiu-jitsu as both science and art.
Andy Palmer
Purple Belt. Women's gi coach helping build an inviting space for more women to train.
Stephen Wall
Purple Belt. Kids and teens coach focused on safe, engaging classes and resilience.
Ferb Mukhammadnaim
Muay Thai. K1 athlete and coach with 11 years training and nearly 10 years competing.
Merlin Tong
Muay Thai. Active competitor with BJJ, Muay Thai, and K1-style kickboxing experience.
Schedule
Weekly class schedule.
Find your class in our regular weekly schedule. All times are Toronto time.
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| Time | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| 7:00 AM | BJJ No-Gi 7:00-8:00 |
BJJ All Levels 7:00-8:00 |
BJJ No-Gi 7:00-8:00 |
BJJ All Levels 7:00-8:00 |
BJJ No-Gi 7:00-8:00 |
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| 9:00 AM | Kids Comp 9:00-10:00 |
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| 10:30 AM | BJJ Pro Invite only |
BJJ Pro Invite only |
BJJ Pro Invite only |
BJJ All Levels 10:30-12:00, alt. gi/no-gi |
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| 12:00 PM | BJJ All Levels 12:00-1:00 |
BJJ No-Gi 12:00-1:00 |
BJJ All Levels 12:00-1:00 |
BJJ No-Gi 12:00-1:00 |
BJJ All Levels 12:00-1:00 |
Muay Thai 12:00-1:30 |
Who's Next? Workshop 12:00-1:30 |
| 1:30 PM | Open Mat 1:30-3:00 |
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| 4:30 PM | Kids 4-6 YO 4:30-5:00 |
Kids 4-6 YO 4:30-5:00 |
Kids 4-6 YO 4:30-5:00 |
Kids 4-6 YO 4:30-5:00 |
Kids 4-6 YO 4:30-5:00 |
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| 5:00 PM | Kids 7-12 YO 5:00-6:00 |
Kids 7-12 YO 5:00-6:00 |
Kids 7-12 YO 5:00-6:00 |
Kids 7-12 YO 5:00-6:00 |
Kids 7-12 YO 5:00-6:00 |
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| 6:00 PM | Teens 12-15 YO 6:00-7:00 |
Muay Thai 6:00-7:00 |
Teens 12-15 YO 6:00-7:00 |
Muay Thai 6:00-7:00 |
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| 7:00 PM | Women BJJ 7:00-8:00 |
Women BJJ No-Gi 7:00-8:00 |
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| 7:00 PM | BJJ All Levels 7:00-8:30 |
BJJ No-Gi All Levels 7:00-8:30 |
BJJ All Levels 7:00-8:30 |
BJJ No-Gi All Levels 7:00-8:30 |
BJJ All Levels 7:15-8:15 |
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| 8:15 PM | BJJ Randori 8:15-8:45 |
Saturday comp classes alternate gi and no-gi.
Sunday Who's Next workshops are free weekly workshops for students from all gyms and affiliations. Instructor and topic rotate weekly.
First class
Simple start. No awkward guesswork.
Request a trial or ask for a call first if you want help picking the best fit.
Tell us your goal
Adult BJJ, kids, Women BJJ, Muay Thai, fitness, self-defense, or competition.
Pick a class
The trial page lets you request a class or ask the team to call you first.
Meet the room
Wear comfortable athletic clothes, bring water, and come ready to learn.
New students
Try a class before you commit.
Contact
Come train with us.
Send a message, request a call, or use the free trial page if you already know the class you want. We serve Leslieville, Lower Riverdale, Beaches, Regent Park, and East End Toronto from our Eastern Avenue location.
555 Eastern Avenue, Unit 2Toronto, ON M4M 1C8
Find us
Ethereal BJJ Academy
555 Eastern Avenue, Unit 2, Toronto, ON M4M 1C8