Freestyle Dojo
Community, Discipline, Freedom
Welcome To
Freestyle Dojo
Welcome to Freestyle Dojo in Toronto, Ontario serving the Greater Toronto Area! With our namesake, we teach a very freeing and burdenless style of Jiu Jitsu. Stylistically, we teach high-level grappling and No Gi skills that best help with real life self-defense situations. Anyone and everyone is welcomed in our laid back, hard working community. We stray away from the cult-like behavior some martial arts dojos possess and want you to be yourself. Come join Freestyle Dojo where students are taught confidence, strong mental health, situational awareness, and self-defense in a safe and clean environment!
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Ready to start your Jiu Jitsu journey? Sign up for a membership today and train in a supportive, high-level environment built on freedom, discipline, and community. Choose the plan that fits your lifestyle and take the first step toward confidence, skill, and self-defense.
Building Skill, Community & Confidence
About This School
About Us
Freestyle Dojo works to uplift every student past their limits on and off the mat. We strive to build our community of camaraderie and friendship. This comes through our close training culture and events include holiday celebrations, hangouts, and UFC watchparties! Simultaneously, students are taught all the intricacies of stand up grappling, control, and submissions to create as complete grapplers as possible. All our lessons are taught with safety and self-care in mind, instructing students how to protect every part of their body. We ensure the best instruction with a variety of methods: coaches and students rolling together, 1-on-1 time, after-class help, and tape review. Your unrestrictive Jiu Jitsu experience awaits you at Freestyle Dojo!
Our History
Brothers Mike Romano and Jesse Bell opened our doors at Freestyle Dojo in 2021. The two wanted to give a space to people who don’t want the rigid structure that martial arts could provide. They always wanted to just show up, respect who they trained with, and get to work without anyone feeling above anybody else. Mike and Jesse have trained across North America and worked with different coaches and many students, including training in the 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu System. This inspired their grappling focus and teaching locks that may not be competition-oriented but is the most freeing and self-defense focused. Freedom in training and becoming emphatic is the main focus of Freestyle Dojo.
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Meet the Coaches Behind
Freestyle Dojo
Our instructors are more than just teachers—they’re dedicated mentors who bring years of experience, passion, and a commitment to your growth. Founders Mike Romano and Jesse Bell created Freestyle Dojo to provide a space where everyone can train freely while developing strong grappling skills and real-world self-defense. With backgrounds in high-level No Gi Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, and the 10th Planet system, our team ensures every student gets top-tier instruction in a supportive, ego-free environment. Come train with us and learn from coaches who are as invested in your progress as you are!
Mike Romano
Head Coach/Owner
Jesse Bell
Morning Coach/Owner
Daniel Justino
Coach
Max Ullman
Kids Coach
Graham Dobs
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Join the Freestyle Dojo Family
Ready to start your Jiu Jitsu journey? Sign up for a membership today and train in a supportive, high-level environment built on freedom, discipline, and community. Choose the plan that fits your lifestyle and take the first step toward confidence, skill, and self-defense.
Learn More About Our
Programs
At Freestyle Dojo, we offer a variety of programs designed to help students of all ages and experience levels develop real-world self-defense skills in a supportive, high-energy environment. Whether you’re looking for structured learning, a fun and engaging class for your child, or an immersive training experience, we have the perfect program for you. Our classes emphasize skill development, personal growth, and community, ensuring that every student finds their place on the mats.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Grappling Without Limits
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Adults No Gi BJJ (16+)
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Kids (Ages 5-8)
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Kids (Ages 9-11)
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Teens (Ages 12-15)
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Strength & Conditioning (Ages 16+)
What Our Students Are Saying
At Freestyle Dojo, our community speaks for itself. From beginners finding confidence to experienced grapplers leveling up their skills, our students thrive in an environment built on support, discipline, and freedom. Hear from those who have trained with us and see how Freestyle Dojo has helped them grow on and off the mats.
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Contact Us Today!
Freestyle Dojo welcomes everyone in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and those near us in Scarborough, North York, Etobicoke, and Mississauga. We are either a 5-minute bus ride or 15-minute walk North of Dufferin Station.