Welcome to the Australian Academy of Gracie Jiu Jitsu
Since 1925 Gracie Jiu Jitsu has been providing self-defense skills for the whole family
What to Expect Training Here
We are Specialized in Groups and Private Classes
At our academy, you’ll experience the complete Gracie Jiu Jitsu system — not just the tournament grappling most people know. We teach every aspect of the art, including real-world self-defense, stand-up techniques, and ground mastery exactly as it was passed down from Grand Master Helio Gracie.
Our programs are carefully tailored for each age group, from children learning confidence and discipline, to adults seeking practical self-defense skills, to seniors looking for safe, effective movement training.
Safety is our priority. We train in a cooperative environment where your partner is here to help you learn — not to compete against you. Our Flowing Drills Method allows students to absorb techniques faster, reduce injury risk, and build natural reflexes.
Beyond physical skills, we teach the ethics and philosophy of Gracie Jiu Jitsu — helping every student develop a strong moral compass, self-control, and respect for others.
Join us and discover a martial arts experience that’s complete, safe, and life-changing.
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.
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
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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.
Sign Up for a FREE TRIALLadies 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
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
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.
