Coach Fred Blanquart is a certified Gracie Barra brown belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner training under the direct technical guidance of Professor Demetrios Diavatopoulos. He brings a multi-sport combat athletics background to the mats and is highly regarded for his systematic approach to positional drilling and structural mechanics.

His curriculum places a strong focus on practical application, realistic self-defense strategies, and building reliable technical habits using the globally proven Gracie Barra teaching methodology. Fred works intimately with entry-level and intermediate practitioners to build immediate comfort on the mats, break down early anxiety, and instill deep confidence from day one.

He is deeply dedicated to maintaining a clean, welcoming, and structured training environment — the perfect foundation for anyone stepping onto the mats for the first time in Ville Saint-Laurent.