Robert was my first grappling trainer, and when I started learning from him I had no background in any combat sport whatsoever. His ability to convey the principles of the sport, coupled with his knack for explaining why he teaches the techniques he does, lead me to finish first in my class at the Ontario…
I started attending Robert’s BJJ classes in late 2012. I had joined because I wanted to get a better understanding for how the submission game works. As a huge MMA fan, I decided I no longer wanted to be an armchair fan, but instead wanted to develop a first-hand understanding. Rob’s classes were not what…
Island Top Team is without a doubt the premier place to find quality Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Nanaimo and Central Vancouver Island, BC. Prof Robert’s methods of instruction through concepts, matched with ultra fun training partners make an excellent learning environment. Being a soldier, I’ve learned “techniques” and “moves” from a lot of instructors from around…
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is like trying to put a complicated puzzle together without complete illustrations or instructions. Professor Robert Biernacki has the whole picture and instruction booklet for you! Listen to his concepts and perfect his modules, and the puzzle becomes easy! I traveled to BC all the way from Ontario specifically to train at…
Robert articulates Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in such a way that has allowed me to gain maximum efficiency out of my training. I have been doing judo for most of my life and have always had a passion for groundwork. Previously, I never had the local resources to elevate my game much further. I found that to be incorrect as…
I first started training with Island Top Team to learn martial arts but Rob taught me much more. At my age I thought I had learned most things, boy was I mistaken. I am a much better person than before I started at Island Top Team. Now I’m well on my way to being a…
From the first time we saw Rob instruct, we liked what we saw. When my son joined Island Top Team it was confirmed, Rob’s philosophy toward BJJ came from a true love of the acquisition of all aspects of knowledge that would benefit the elevation of one’s game. His teachings are extremely comprehensive. From the…
I had the pleasure of spending a week in Nanaimo as a part of Island Top Team’s visiting student program. Rob was hospitable and welcoming as was his team. Myself and another student were allowed to stay at Rob’s place and train at his school which was an awesome experience. The only thing more impressive…
