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Looking for BJJ in Sydney? Kings Academy offers professional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training in Moorebank, welcoming beginners through to advanced students from across Liverpool and South West Sydney.


Whether you’re starting BJJ for the first time or looking to take your training to the next level, our Sydney-based academy focuses on technique, fitness and real self-defence. Call 0416 598 211 or visit us in Moorebank to get started today.


What Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), also known as the “gentle art”, is a martial art based on ground control, leverage, and technique rather than size or strength. It focuses on submissions, joint locks, and positional dominance — teaching you how to control and overcome an opponent efficiently and safely.



Perfect for self-defence, competition, and overall fitness, BJJ challenges both your body and mind. It builds problem-solving skills, resilience, and awareness, making it one of the most rewarding martial arts you can learn.


Why Train at Kings Academy BJJ Sydney?

At Kings Academy, we provide high-level Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training in Sydney, teaching authentic Machado BJJ under experienced instructors who focus on technique, safety and long-term development.


What sets Kings Academy apart:

  • Official Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu Affiliate

  • Classes for kids, teens, adults, and women

  • Expert instruction from a fifth-degree black belt

  • Clean, fully equipped facilities with a supportive team culture

  • Located conveniently in Moorebank, serving Liverpool and Western Sydney

Train with a community that motivates you to reach your full potential on and off the mat.

BJJ Classes for All Ages and Levels

We offer BJJ classes in Sydney for all age groups and experience levels, ensuring everyone can learn at their own pace:

  • Children (3–5 years): Focused on fun, balance, and discipline through playful techniques.

  • Juniors (6–12 years): Builds coordination, respect, and self-confidence.

  • Teens (13–15 years): Develops strong fundamentals and situational awareness.

  • Adults (16+ years): Comprehensive BJJ training for fitness, technique, and competition.

  • Women’s Only BJJ Classes: Safe and empowering sessions that focus on self-defence, strength, and flexibility.

Each program blends technical skill-building with fitness and mindset development, suitable for complete beginners to advanced practitioners.

What You’ll Learn in Our BJJ Training

Our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes in Sydney focus on practical skills you can apply on the mat and in real-life situations. You’ll learn:

  • Submission techniques including chokes and joint locks
  • Positional control such as guard, mount and side control
  • Escapes and defensive strategies
  • Takedowns and transitions
  • Competition and sparring techniques

Every class is structured to help you improve consistently, whether you’re training for fitness, self-defence or competition.

BJJ for Beginners in Sydney

Starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can feel intimidating, but our Moorebank academy is beginner friendly and supportive from day one. You don’t need any prior experience or fitness level to get started.

Our coaches guide you step-by-step through the fundamentals, helping you build confidence, improve fitness and learn at your own pace.

If you’re searching for beginner BJJ in Sydney, Kings Academy is the perfect place to start.

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Conveniently Located for BJJ in Sydney

Our BJJ gym in Moorebank is easily accessible for students across Liverpool, Bankstown, Fairfield and the wider South West Sydney region.

If you’re looking for a BJJ gym in Sydney with a strong community and expert coaching, Kings Academy is just a short drive away.

The Benefits of BJJ Training

Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Sydney at Kings Academy goes beyond physical fitness. It’s a complete workout for body and mind. You’ll experience:



  • Full-body strength and endurance development

  • Improved coordination, flexibility, and balance

  • Enhanced problem-solving and mental focus

  • Stress relief and better emotional control

  • Connection to a supportive, like-minded community

Every class builds resilience, discipline, and the ability to stay calm and strategic in challenging situations, both on and off the mat.

  • The History of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has a rich history that shapes the techniques and training methods used today. Understanding its origins gives deeper insight into why BJJ is one of the most effective martial arts practised today, including by thousands of students training BJJ in Sydney.




    Jiu-Jitsu, or "gentle art," is the oldest of the martial arts. It originated in India more than 2000 years before Christ as a method of defence for monks who could not use any type of weapons during barbarian attacks. 




    It spread through China and took root in Japan, becoming the first martial art style. The samurai clans in Japan adopted Jiu-Jitsu as their own traditional style to defeat an opponent.




    Japanese Jiu-Jitsu champion Esai Maeda moved to Brazil in 1914 where he was key in establishing a Japanese immigrant community. His efforts were aided by Gast'o Gracie, a Brazilian scholar and politician. 




    To express his gratitude for Gracie's assistance, Maeda taught the Brazilian's oldest son Carlos the ancient martial arts technique. Carlos taught these techniques to his four brothers, which resulted in the first Gracie Jiu-Jitsu academy in Brazil in 1925. Teaching the art was their passion.




    In the following decades, Carlos's family became the driving force that refined the art into the form we see today. Rio de Janeiro became a proving ground for the no-rules fighting (known as Vale Tudo) strategy and technique. BJJ schools popped up everywhere and a sporting aspect was developed that helped the art grow tremendously. It became obvious that almost all fights, with limited or no rules, ended up being contested on the ground.




    The Machado Brothers (cousins of the Gracies) have developed their own system of Jiu-Jitsu over the last two decades. They have refined their Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu into a modern and unique style which is increasingly popular in the United States. The system is rooted in one-on-one ground fighting, achieving superior position for joint locks, chokes and strikes. 




    Their family has demonstrated the effectiveness of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in many no-rules tournaments. They have demonstrated superiority on the mat by winning numerous Brazilian championships and national and world titles in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Russian sambo and even western wrestling. 




    BJJ was brought to Australia by John Will who was a pioneer of the Martial Arts. He discovered BJJ in the late 80's and brought it to Australia after meeting the Machado Brothers overseas. He is considered one of the Dirty Dozen; one of the first dozen non-Brazilian BJJ Black Belts ever awarded. 




    One of his students was Anthony Lange, up in Sydney, and this is where Chief Instructor Elvis Sinosic started his BJJ journey after discovering BJJ in the pages of Bliz magazine (owned and operated by John B Will at the time). Elvis started training in the art of Machado Jiu Jiu Jitsu. 




    Though there were many BJJ and Grappling competitions happening around, the first every official AFBJJ Pan Pacific Championships occurred in 1998. Chief Instructor Elvis won the Blue/Purple (back then due to the limited number of competitors was a combined division) Open Division, winning the highest ranked division here in Australia.

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FAQs About BJJ in Sydney

  • What is BJJ?

    BJJ is a Martial Art that focuses on ground fighting using position, transition and submission to overcome your opponent. 

  • What is the difference between BJJ and Wrestling?

    The difference between Wrestling is that the goal of Wrestling is to win via pin whereas the goal in BJJ is to win via submission. In Wrestling the goal is the top position but in BJJ there is equal focus on the top and bottom position. Wrestling has a greater focus on stand-up grappling and BJJ has a greater focus on ground grappling. 

  • What will I learn in the BJJ class?

    You will learn the essential skills of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as we guide you from White Belt all the way up to your Black Belt. You will learn the different skills such as takedowns, reversals, escapes, passes and submission and how to effectively apply them in training, competition or for self-defence.

  • What Ages can train in BJJ?

    We have classes for all ages and skill levels. We have a 3-5 years juniors class, we have a 6-12 years Primary class, we have a 13-15 years Teens class and our Adults classes which are 13 years and up. 

  • How are the BJJ classes Structured?

    We split our classes up into Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced students. Each group has their own Instructor who will teach them the skills most applicable to their level of jiu jitsu. We have a grading syllabus where you will learn the moves of BJJ to progress to the next level. As your rank moves forward you will move up from Beginner, to Intermediate and eventually the Advanced class. 

  • Do you have Women’s Only BJJ Classes?

    Yes, we have Women’s only BJJ classes at Kings Academy. We have both Women’s Gi and No Gi BJJ class available.  

  • Why should I train at Kings Academy?

    Kings Academy is the Premier Martial Arts Academy in Sydney. We have World Class coaching in a World Class Academy. We have everything you need under one roof with classes in BJJ, Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling, Mixed Martial Arts and Hot Yoga. We also have the most comprehensive facility in not only Sydney, but Australia with a large, matted training area, a cage, a ring, a Yoga room, a Sauna, a weights room, a hyperbaric oxygen chamber, and more. Why would you go anywhere else?

  • Is there a uniform for BJJ?

    Yes, there is a uniform for BJJ. For our Gi classes you will require a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gi (sometimes called a Kimono) and for our NoGi classes you will need a Rashguard and Grappling shorts. As a Kings Academy member, you must have the Gyms logo on your uniforms. 

  • Do I need a BJJ uniform to start BJJ?

    You don’t need a uniform to do a trial. We recommend you get one as soon as possible once you join the Academy. 

Train at Sydney’s No.1 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Join the Kings Academy BJJ community and experience the art that changed martial arts forever. Our programs blend traditional technique with modern coaching methods to help every student grow confidently. Whether your goal is fitness, self-defence, or competition, you’ll find a supportive and motivating space here in Moorebank.

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