# Arte Suave (Pty Ltd) - The Gentle Art > Brisbane, Australia ## Overview **Name:** Arte Suave (Pty Ltd) - The Gentle Art **Description:** Welcome to Arte Suave, meaning "The Gentle Art" in Portuguese. Since opening in October 2014, Arte Suave has been more than a martial arts gym—it's a sanctuary where fitness, health, family, and mindfulness come together. Located at 28 Wellington Road, Woolloongabba, just minutes from Brisbane city, the academy is home to a vibrant community that values belonging, excellence, and personal growth. Arte Suave offers world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction for all ages and skill levels, from fundamentals for beginners to advanced competition training. The academy's expansive 650+ square meter facility features three distinct mat areas, a complete weights room, bouldering space, resident physiotherapist, retail store, and communal lounge area. The academy integrates complementary services including the renowned Bulletproof for BJJ program, personalized training, yoga classes, and private lessons. The coaching team at Arte Suave brings together instructors from around the world, led by Head Coach Uroš Čulić (Black Belt 2nd Degree under Ricardo Vieira), along with Promoting Coaches Anker Fuglsang and Nic Barker. The team also includes founder Emanuela D'Annibale, who leads both BJJ and yoga instruction. The Arte Suave community is a diverse mix of cultures and backgrounds, united by shared values of kindness, social connection, teamwork, and healthy competition. Whether you're seeking a safe space to embark on your BJJ journey or aiming to refine your skills under experienced black belt guidance, Arte Suave provides an ideal environment for growth both on and off the mats. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 28 Wellington Road, Woolloongabba Brisbane 4102, Australia **Phone:** 07 3393 1505 **Email:** info@artesuave.com.au **Website:** https://www.artesuave.com.au **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arte.suave_/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArteSuave2014/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ArteSuaveBJJBrisbane ## Hours of Operation - Monday: 6:00 AM - 8:40 PM - Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 8:40 PM - Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 8:40 PM - Thursday: 6:00 AM - 8:30 PM - Friday: 6:00 AM - 8:40 PM - Saturday: 8:45 AM - 1:00 PM - Sunday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM ## Pricing ## Facilities & Amenities Yoga ## Instructors ### Uroš Čulić - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** Uroš Čulić is a 2nd degree black belt under Ricardo Vieira from Fightzone, Rio de Janeiro. Originally from Serbia, he began Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2007 and has been teaching since 2012. Uroš achieved his black belt in 2016 in Brazil and moved to Australia in 2018, where he has been teaching full-time at Arte Suave. As Head Coach, he teaches both fundamental and advanced classes, and created the Bulletproof for BJJ program. His competition achievements include double gold at IBJJF Asian Open Championship 2019, six gold medals at AFBJJ Australian National Championship (2019, 2022), and finalist at BOA Super 8 tournament Melbourne 2022. ### Anker Fuglsang - Black **Role:** Instructor ### Chris Brisbane **Role:** Instructor ### Emanuela D'Annibale - Purple **Role:** Instructor ### James Woonton **Role:** Instructor ### Nic Barker - Black **Role:** Instructor ### Sérgio Costabile **Role:** Instructor ## Programs ### Gi Fundamentals **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Beginner-friendly BJJ program focusing on core techniques with the gi **Classes:** ### Gi Intermediate/Advanced **Skill Level:** Intermediate **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Intermediate and advanced gi training for experienced practitioners **Classes:** ### No-Gi Fundamentals **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Beginner-friendly no-gi grappling focusing on submission wrestling fundamentals **Classes:** ### No-Gi Intermediate/Advanced **Skill Level:** Intermediate **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Intermediate and advanced no-gi training for experienced grapplers **Classes:** ### Pandas (Ages 2-5) **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Introduction to BJJ fundamentals for toddlers and young children **Classes:** ### Monkeys (Ages 5-8) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Fun and educational BJJ program for young children **Classes:** ### Gorillas (Ages 8-12+) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Structured BJJ training for pre-teens and teenagers **Classes:** ### Women's Only BJJ **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Women-only BJJ fundamentals in a supportive and welcoming environment **Classes:** ### Open Mat **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** all_ages **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Open sparring sessions for all levels **Classes:** ### Yoga **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Yoga classes to complement BJJ training and enhance flexibility --- **Last Updated:** March 03, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/australia/brisbane/arte-suave-pty-ltd-the-gentle-art)