Instructors

The head instructor of Pionniers Jiu-Jitsu is Gabriel Landry.

Gabriel began training in judo in 2011 at the Club de judo de la Vieille Capitale in Quebec City. Three years later, in 2014, he earned his black belt at the Campbellton Judo Club, giving him a strong foundation in martial arts.

In 2013, Gabriel discovered Jiu-Jitsu under Shane Rice at Victory Jiu-Jitsu in Moncton. He trained with him for a year and has continued to learn from him ever since through private lessons and seminars. To this day, Shane Rice remains his primary coach. On July 12, 2026, after more than 13 years of training in Jiu-Jitsu, Gabriel received his black belt from Shane Rice, becoming the first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt in Restigouche County.

Interesting fact: Shane Rice is the only Canadian to have received his black belt directly from Rickson Gracie. As a result, Gabriel’s style is deeply rooted in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, an approach focused on realistic self-defence while also maintaining a strong sport component.

After returning to the region in 2014, Gabriel continued his training at various clubs until founding his own club in 2020. Since then, he has had the opportunity to teach Jiu-Jitsu to both youth and adults in a friendly, family-oriented environment.

Gabriel is now a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as well as a black belt in judo.

With more than 15 years of martial arts experience, Gabriel draws inspiration from Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and teaches with an approach that is effective, realistic, and accessible to everyone.

Maude has been part of the Pionniers Jiu-Jitsu team since 2022. Since beginning her Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey, she has stood out for her consistency, discipline, and positive attitude.

She assists with the 9-to-13-year-old youth classes and also fills in for the head instructor when he is unavailable. Always smiling and ready to help, she is greatly appreciated by both youth and adults.

Quiet and friendly off the mats, she can be surprisingly tough once it’s time to roll! Skilled and technical, she has become an important part of the club over the years.