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 child) 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.
Get To Know Your Teacher
Professor Paulo Tavares 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 Has more than 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.
While improving your confidence, you will meet people and get multiple Physical and Mental benefits.
Fundamentals
The Foundation of Gracie Jiu Jitsu
Gracie Jiu Jitsu is a rational art that has a beginning, middle and an end.
The original curriculum was composed of 36 lessons with more than 100 techniques in it. Each technique has its own details and particularities.
Our revolutionary methodology allows the student to learn it in a progressive way and master it in record time!
At your own pace, you will learn in a friendly and cooperative atmosphere.
There is no competitive sparring, the practice is conducted with assistance.
You can stay in this program forever and keep on refining your techniques, timming, leverage, aplicability while improving muscle memory or if you aspire to become a Black Belt one day, this program is the starting point for everyone.
Samurai Kids
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 up can learn to defend themselves in a safe place while developing their confidence at the same time.
With Gracie Jiu Jitsu, your children will learn positive attributes like discipline, determination and resilience.
Empowered Women
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 avoid and defend yourself against the most common forms of approach and aggression. Make friends, stay fit and flexible. Using timing & leverage based techniques you will be able to stay in control of any undesirable situation.Empower your body, mind and soul with Gracie Jiu Jitsu.
Teenagers
Getting ready for real life
Teenagers trained in Gracie Jiu Jitsu know how to defend themselves against bullies, and how to interact with everyone in a respectful manner. Gracie Jiu Jitsu allows them to be happy, focused and successful in life!
Spreading Gracie Jiu Jitsu around the world
As a Representative of the Authentic Gracie Jiu Jitsu it is one of my duties to assist on spreading the Gracie Jiu Jitsu original program.
Seminars are available to all schools which may belong to any affiliation that is interested in incorporating the Gracie Jiu JItsu Self Defense program into their curriculum.
The Componentes of Gracie Jiu Jitsu are:
- Self Defense, Armed and Unarmed, Staning Up and On the Ground
- Standup Positioning, Throws and Break Falls
- Ground Positioning, Controls, Escapes, Transitioning and Submissions
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