SJJA
12 gyms affiliated with SJJA in Australia
SJJA Narrabeen
SJJA academy emphasizing family values and strong community bonds. Coaches like Pablo and Phoenix create a supportive, welcoming environment where kids and adults develop confidence through patient instruction. Balanced approach to fun and focused technical training.
SJJA Palm Beach
World-class SJJA academy on the Gold Coast with Black Belt Head Coach Lucas Estefano. Specializes in kids and adult BJJ programs emphasizing confidence, discipline, and fitness. Safe, structured training environment for all experience levels.
SJJA St Ives
Community-centered SJJA academy led by Head Coach Adam Carle offering programs for kids (4-13) and adults. Flexible membership tiers accommodate different commitment levels and progression. Emphasizes confidence-building, discipline, and lifelong friendships through BJJ.
SJJA Jiu-Jitsu Academy Prestons
SJJA Prestons offers comprehensive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training in both gi and no-gi formats for kids and adults, complemented by striking muay-thai classes and women-only sessions. The academy emphasizes building discipline, brotherhood, fitness, and self-defense skills across all age groups and experience levels.
SJJA Manly
SJJA Manly is led by founder Bruno Alves, a 4th Degree Black Belt and former 3x World Champion, along with Head Coach Joao Marco (National Champion 2023). The academy in Manly specialises in BJJ for all ages and levels with a welcoming, community-focused environment and dedicated women's classes.
SJJA Brookvale
SJJA Brookvale is a family-friendly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy offering classes for all ages and skill levels with highly skilled coaches bringing lifetime experience. The gym creates a welcoming, supportive environment where both kids and adults—including women—develop confidence, discipline, and resilience through Jiu-Jitsu training.
SJJA Bulimba
Family-focused SJJA academy with expert coaches Igor and Kim offering world-class BJJ training. Strong kids program builds confidence and discipline in a welcoming, supportive environment. Elite-level instruction for beginners through advanced practitioners.
SJJA Chatswood
SJJA Chatswood bills itself as Australia's fastest-growing martial arts academy, delivering world-class BJJ instruction under Professor Marcelo Brito, a 6th Degree Black Belt and 2025 IBJJF World Masters Champion. The academy offers comprehensive programming from tiny kids (age 3) through adults with dedicated women's classes.
SJJA Cronulla
SJJA Cronulla is a top competition BJJ gym in Australia, part of the expanding SJJA network with multiple branches across Sydney. The academy features world-class professors, successful children's coaching programs, and a strong community atmosphere serving beginners and advanced practitioners alike.
SJJA Frenchs Forest
SJJA academy on Sydney's Northern Beaches led by 3rd Degree Black Belt Vincent Mollica. Offers structured classes for kids and adults with clear skill progression from beginners to advanced. Professional, welcoming atmosphere with experienced coaching.
SJJA Hornsby
SJJA Hornsby is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy offering world-class BJJ to kids and adults. Led by Head Coach Ryan Stewart, a Black Belt instructor, the gym emphasizes technique-based training for self-defense and fitness development across all age groups.
SJJA Jiu Jitsu Academy Gladesville
SJJA Gladesville is part of the Sydney Jiu Jitsu Academy network founded by multiple World Champion Bruno Alves. Led locally by Head Coach Richard Avery (Black Belt), the gym emphasises building a strong community 'as a family' with programs spanning kids as young as 3 through to advanced adults and women-only classes.