De La Costa Academy | Ottawa BJJ & Self Defense

De La Costa Academy | Ottawa BJJ & Self Defense operates from a second-floor space at 939 Somerset St W in Ottawa. Owned and coached by Joe Neurauter, the academy reflects his background as a second-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (IBJJF certified), a second-degree black belt in Shito‑Ryu Karate and former professional MMA competitor. The school presents itself as a combined Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defence program serving the National Capital Region and notes community work linked to sister programs in the Dominican Republic. The coaching team is structured and credentialed: Damien Sabourin is listed as a third-degree black belt in BJJ; Dale Spencer teaches morning classes and is a brown belt in BJJ as well as a professor at Carleton University; Connor Bennett leads Kids & Youth sessions and is a BJJ blue belt with a BSc in Strength and Sports Conditioning plus an NCCP coaching certification; Evan George provides wrestling instruction with a varsity-wrestling background and previous professional MMA experience. The site also highlights certified-coach safeguards such as US Center for Safe Sport training and background checks. Program offerings include self-defence lessons, sport jiu-jitsu, advanced BJJ classes (noted as open to blue belts and above), and a Kids & Youth stream under Connor Bennett. Practical details available for visitors include an open mat that welcomes athletes from other academies, a best-fit guarantee that offers a free week trial, and facility-cleaning practices using hospital-grade disinfectant. Contact is listed via coach@delacosta.ca or (343) 202-2869.

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