ABOUT LAKE COUNTRY BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
Lake Country Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was founded in February of 2015, by coaches Maggie Snowsell and Donavin Scott.
Our brand new facility on Main Street features lots of free parking, air conditioning, and 800 square feet of 2-inch safety mats. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just getting started, our experienced coaches and friendly community will help you achieve your martial arts goals.
Donavin Scott
Donavin began training BJJ in 2011 at NOS BJJ & MMA in Grindrod, and received his blue, purple, brown and black belts from Professor Mario Deveault. He is dedicated to and passionate about helping students build confidence, discipline, and a love of martial arts. Several of Donavin's students have achieved great success in competitions, thanks to his expert coaching and guidance.
Donavin has also competed consistently at the black belt level, across Canada and in the United States, winning the following awards: ⁃ True North Grappling Championship Winter 2023 - Adult Black Belt Grand Prix Gi Absolute, 3rd ⁃ Champion’s Choice Tournament Series Fall Open 2023 - Adult Brown/Black Heavyweight Gi, 1st ⁃ BC Absolute Winter 2023 - Adult Open Weight/Belt Absolute, 1st ⁃ BC Absolute Winter 2023 - Masters Brown/Black Super-Heavyweight NOGI, 1st ⁃ Champion’s Choice Tournament Series Spring 2023 - Adult Brown/Black Heavyweight Gi, 1st ⁃ BC Absolute Spring 2023 - Adult Masters Brown/Black Super-Heavyweight NOGI, 1st ⁃ True North Grappling Championship Winter 2023 - M3 Black Belt Ultra-heavyweight Gi, 1st ⁃ BC Absolute Winter 2022 - Adult Black Belt Ultra-heavyweight Gi, 2nd ⁃ Champion’s Choice Tournament Series Fall 2022 - Brown/Black Gi Absolute, 1st ⁃ Champion’s Choice Tournament Series Fall 2022 - Brown/Black NOGI Absolute, 1st* ⁃ BC Absolute Kelowna Spring 2022 - Master’s Black Belt Ultra-Heavyweight Gi, 2nd *Closed in finals with a team-mate.
Maggie Scott
Maggie Scott is a purple belt who began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2013 and has been a competitor in locally held tournaments. She was awarded her blue belt by Professor Mario in 2014 and her purple belt by Coach Donavin in 2019. Coach Maggie is a passionate and experienced BJJ practitioner who loves working with kids and helping them develop their skills and confidence on the mats. As a coach, Maggie focuses on creating a safe and supportive learning environment where young students can thrive and grow.
Gregor Burton
Gregor is a brown belt under Professor Donavin and Professor Mario, having also been awarded both his purple and blue belts under the same lineage. He has been with LCBJJ since he began his BJJ career, and has trained extensively at NOS BJJ & MMA in Vernon, as well as Kootenay BJJ in Rossland. Gregor has been a coach at LCBJJ since 2020. In addition to his past experience wrestling during his teenaged years, Gregor has supplemented his BJJ by training Judo with Kathy Hubble and Chris Smiley at Lake Country Judo. Gregor is a prodigious competitor. He has travelled extensively to test himself, including competing twice at the prestigious ADCC North American Championships, and has achieved the following accolades: ⁃ IBJJF No-Gi World Championship 2023 M3 Purple Ultra-heavyweight, 1st ⁃ IBJJF No-Gi Pans Championship 2023 M3 Purple Ultra-heavyweight, 2nd ⁃ BC Absolute “King of All Purple Belts” 2023, 1st ⁃ Darkhorse Grappling Series Spring Open 2023 - Superfight Champion ⁃ BC Absolute Spring 2023 - Purple Belt Absolute, 1st ⁃ BC Absolute Spring 2023 - Purple Belt Ultra-heavyweight, 1st ⁃ True North Grappling Championship Winter 2023 - Purple Belt Master’s NOGI Absolute, 1st ⁃ True North Grappling Championship Winter 2023 - Purple Belt Master’s NOGI Ultra-heavyweight, 1st ⁃ True North Grappling Championship Winter 2023 - Purple Belt Master’s Gi Ultra-heavyweight, 1st ⁃ Champion’s Choice Tournament Series Fall 2022 - Brown/Black NOGI Absolute, 1st* ⁃ Champion’s Choice Tournament Series Fall 2022- Purple Belt Gi Absolute, 1st ⁃ BCJJF Grapple Jiu-Jitsu Festival 2022 - Purple-Black NOGI Ultra-heavyweight, 2nd ⁃ BCJJF Regionals 2022 - Purple Belt Ultra-heavyweight, 2nd ⁃ BCJJF Regionals 2022 - Purple-Black NOGI Master’s Ultra-heavyweight, 2nd ⁃ BC Absolute Spring 2022 - Purple Belt Absolute, 2nd ⁃ BC Absolute Spring 2022 - Master’s Purple Belt Ultra-heavyweight, 2nd ⁃ AVA Submission Series Fall 2021 - Ultra-heavyweight Expert NOGI, 1st *Closed in finals with a team-mate.
Jeff Cuthbert
Jeff Cuthbert Jeff is a purple belt under Professor Donavin, under whom he was also awarded his blue belt. He has been an assistant coach for the kid’s classes since 2021. Jeff became a member of LCBJJ with his son, Owen, and—despite no prior grappling experience—quickly fell in love with the sport. He has been one of our most consistent and contributive team members since joining the club.
Jeff has competed on the big stage, achieving the following results: IBJJF No-Gi World Championship 2023 - M5 Purple Belt Super-heavyweight, 3rd IBJJF Master’s World Championship 2023 - M5 Blue Belt Super-heavyweight, 1st IBJJF Master’s World Championship 2023 - M5 Blue Belt Absolute, 2nd
Mission Statement: Lake Country Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu provides a safe, clean, and friendly training facility, with high quality BJJ instruction and coaching for the whole family.