Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (Self Defense Based)
Since 1925 Gracie Jiu Jitsu has been providing self-defense skills for the whole family, empowering people of all ages and all physical levels.
Welcome to our Academy
We Offer Self Defense for the Whole Family
The Australian Academy of Gracie Jiu Jitsu is a family orientated School of Gracie Jiu Jitsu (Self Defense Based).
At the Australian Academy of Gracie Jiu Jitsu, we are about empowering individuals with the confidence and skills to live life with the head held up high.
Our unique approach to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is rooted on the Complete system of Gracie Jiu Jitsu. Including the notorious Gracie Self-Defense Program. Designed to be effective for everyone, regardless of size or strength. Both Standing up and on the ground.
It is the original purpose of the art developed by the Gracie Brothers, Carlos and Helio Gracie, to prepare the average person (men, women and children) to deal with the most common civil situations on our daily life.
The Gracie Jiu Jitsu techniques are based on "Timing and Leverage" which enables even the smaller person to deal with much larger opponents.
Learn Skills, all the while getting fit and make new friends in a family friendly positive environment.
About Us
Professor Paulo Tavares (co-founder) receiving the trademark choke from Grand-master Helio Gracie
Professor Paulo Tavares
Head Teacher
Prof. Paulo Tavares is Rickson Gracie's Direct Student and also, a former assitant instructor at the Original Gracie Academy (Brazil).
He worked under the supervision of Grand Master Helio Gracie and directly with his sons Rolker and Royler Gracie.
Prof. Paulo posseses over 20 years of international experience and has taught Gracie Jiu Jitsu in 4 continents.
Prof. Paulo has also introduced Gracie Jiu Jitsu to the Country of Indonesia
PROGRAMS
The Gracie Jiu Jitsu programs allow you to build a solid foundation of the art.
Fundamentals (for Adults)
The Foundation of Gracie Jiu Jitsu
This is where all journeys start.
Learn the complete Gracie Jiu-Jitsu curriculum, including self-defense techniques both standing and on the ground.Our innovative "Flowing Drills" method guides students through a structured, step-by-step approach — making it possible to develop real skill and confidence in record time.
Training is conducted in a friendly, cooperative atmosphere. There is no competitive sparring for beginners — only supportive, partner-based practice that prioritizes safety and learning.
This program is designed for continuous refinement and if you one day aspire to become a black belt, this is the foundation every expert begins with.
Check the Founding Members Offer, it Starts with a FREE TRIAL WEEK.
Samurai Kids (Age 05 to 12)
Confidence, Your Kids deserve it!
Looking for self-defence classes for the little ones?
Our Samurai Kids classes take place in a fun controlled environment. Kids from five-years-old and over can learn to defend themselves in a safe place while developing their confidence at the same time.
With the practice of Gracie Jiu Jitsu, your children will build positive attributes such as:
Resilient Discipline
Increased Confidence
Improved Social Skills
Learn Self Defense
Greater Assertiveness
Check the Founding Members Offer, it Starts with a FREE TRIAL WEEK.
Teens (Age 13 to 17)
Getting ready for real life
Teenagers trained in Gracie Jiu Jitsu know how to defend against bullying, and how to interact with everyone in a respectful manner.
Gracie Jiu Jitsu allows them to be happy, focused and take the right decisions to be successful in life!
With the practice of Gracie Jiu Jitsu, your teens will build positive attributes such as:
All from Samurai Kids +
A Strong Moral Compass
Critical Thinking Skills
Mastering Gracie Jiu Jitsu from its foundation.
Check the Founding Members Offer, it Starts with a FREE TRIAL WEEK.Ladies in Power (Ladies only)
Empowering all the Ladies
This 45-minute class format is specially designed for the Modern Women.
Develop confidence and awareness in a fun environment. Learn how to deal with the most common forms of approach, aggression and thoseawkward moment in daily life.
The practice of Gracie Jiu Jitsu will bring you positive attributes like:
Improved Confidence
Applied Self Defense
Developed Assertiveness
Improved Awareness
Check the Founding Members Offer, Starts with a FREE TRIAL WEEK.
Seniors (Age over 50's)
For those living the Best Years!
A smart and gentle aproach to the practice of the gentle art.
Gentle exercises loosen up the body and assist on regaing flexibility and agility, all the while learning important skills both standing up and on the ground.
With the practice of Gracie Jiu Jitsu, your teens will learn positive attributes like:
Gentle Exercises
Improved Awareness
Self Defense
Assertiveness
Check the Founding Members Offer, Starts with a FREE TRIAL WEEK
Instructors
Becoming a Teacher
Would you like to teach Gracie Jiu Jitsu but don't know where to start?
Is your school Tournament oriented but you would like to offer Self Defense as part of your progams ?
We are here to help you!
We offer instructors courses in different formats, please get in touch to find out more about it.
Seminars
Spreading Gracie Jiu Jitsu around the world
Seminars are available to any school, regardless of affiliation.
The Seminars cover:
- Self Defense, Armed and Unarmed, Staning Up and On the Ground
- Standup Positioning, Throw Techniques and Counter Attacks.
- Ground Positioning, Controls, Escapes, Transitioning and Submissions
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Timetable
Please find the Group Classes on the Weekly Timetable below.
Private classes can be booked outside the group classes.
