# Equipe Mestre Wilson Jiu-Jitsu Australia > Preston, Australia ## Overview **Name:** Equipe Mestre Wilson Jiu-Jitsu Australia **Description:** Equipe Mestre Wilson Jiu-Jitsu Australia is a premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy located in Preston, Victoria, operating under the lineage of Grand Master Wilson Pereira Mattos, a 9th Degree Red Belt. The academy is part of the prestigious Equipe Mestre Wilson network, known for producing world-class competitors and maintaining the highest technical standards in BJJ instruction. The academy's mission is to provide members with the highest possible standard and the most up-to-date international level in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques. Beyond technical excellence, EMWJJA focuses on educating students to be the best they can be both on and off the mat, developing character, discipline, and personal growth. The training philosophy emphasizes that "victory is always possible for the person who refuses to stop fighting," embodying the perseverance and determination central to martial arts practice. The academy is led by husband-and-wife team Minol Tavares Tutida (5th Degree Black Belt) and Esther Tavares Tutida (3rd Degree Black Belt). Minol brings over two decades of experience, including achievements as a 2017 SJJIF World Champion, 2020 SJJOCF Oceania Champion, IBJJF Pan Pacific Champion, 3x IBJJF Melbourne International Open Champion, and 2x AFBJJ Australian Champion. He also has a background as an MMA fighter in Japan. Esther is equally accomplished, having won the 2016 SJJIF World Championship, 2x Pan Pacific Championships, 2x Australian Championships, and the Rio de Janeiro State Championship. Together, they provide comprehensive instruction across all age groups and skill levels, from kids programs to advanced competition training. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 2 Albert Street, Preston, Victoria 3072, Australia Preston 3072, Australia **Website:** https://www.emwjja.com **Social Media:** - Instagram: http://instagram.com/emwjja - Facebook: https://facebook.com/emwjja - YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCG3aEdXLx8E0WG-t-ZqpyQg ## Hours of Operation - Monday: 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Tuesday: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Wednesday: 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Thursday: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Friday: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Sunday: Closed ## Pricing ## Instructors ### Minol Tavares Tutida - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** 5th Degree Black Belt with over 20 years of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu experience. Former MMA fighter in Japan with an impressive competition record including world championship titles. ### Esther Tavares Tutida - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** 3rd Degree Black Belt and world champion competitor. Leads the women's only program and provides expert instruction across all skill levels. ## Programs ### Kids BJJ **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** BJJ program for children ages 4-13, teaching martial arts skills along with moral values like respect, self-confidence, courage, autonomy, and teamwork. **Classes:** ### Beginners Class **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Introduction to BJJ for new students, covering warm-up moves, drills, and basic techniques to prepare for all-levels classes. **Classes:** ### Fundamentals **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Detailed breakdown of BJJ techniques with focus on specific concepts and understanding for all students. **Classes:** ### Adult Class (All Levels) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** All-levels training including warm-up, drills, and sparring in both Gi and No-Gi. **Classes:** ### Women Only **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** all_ages **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Female-only BJJ classes for ages 12 and up, providing a comfortable environment for women to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. **Classes:** ### Competition Class **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Focused rolling time in both Gi and No-Gi, giving students the opportunity to apply techniques learned in classes. **Classes:** --- **Last Updated:** March 01, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/australia/preston/equipe-mestre-wilson-jiu-jitsu-australia)