Coach Yanni Petsinis is an official Gracie Barra youth instructor specializing in children’s martial arts development, fundamental youth grappling, and competitive athletic preparation. Driven by an absolute lifelong passion for high-level martial arts competition and backed by his own success as a BJJ gold medalist on the tournament circuit, Yanni brings a vibrant, highly motivating energy directly to our Montreal academy mats.

He spearheads our specialized kids competition training sessions, meticulously preparing young athletes to handle the physical, technical, and mental demands of the tournament stage. Through structured Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) drilling and tactical sparring mechanics, Coach Yanni helps children translate their passion for competing into critical life skills like work ethic, sportsmanship, focus, and strategic problem-solving under pressure.

Whether your child is training to become a future BJJ champion or stepping onto the mats for the very first time to learn essential anti-bullying strategies, Coach Yanni ensures every student builds rock-solid personal confidence. Find the right time slot for your child on our weekly class schedule, or contact our school today to claim a youth free trial pass in Ville Saint-Laurent.