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.
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Class Schedule
Monday (2 classes)
Kids BJJ
BJJ program for children ages 4-13, teaching martial arts skills along with moral values like respect, self-confidence, courage, autonomy, and teamwork.
Adults BJJ
All-levels training including warm-up, drills, and sparring in both Gi and No-Gi.
Tuesday (1 class)
Beginners BJJ
Introduction to BJJ for new students, covering warm-up moves, drills, and basic techniques to prepare for all-levels classes.
Wednesday (2 classes)
Kids BJJ
BJJ program for children ages 4-13, teaching martial arts skills along with moral values like respect, self-confidence, courage, autonomy, and teamwork.
Adults BJJ
All-levels training including warm-up, drills, and sparring in both Gi and No-Gi.
Thursday (2 classes)
Beginners BJJ
Introduction to BJJ for new students, covering warm-up moves, drills, and basic techniques to prepare for all-levels classes.
Women Only BJJ
Female-only BJJ classes for ages 12 and up, providing a comfortable environment for women to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Friday (1 class)
Competition Class
Focused rolling time in both Gi and No-Gi, giving students the opportunity to apply techniques learned in classes.
Saturday (1 class)
Fundamentals BJJ
Detailed breakdown of BJJ techniques with focus on specific concepts and understanding for all students.
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Location & Directions
Street Address
2 Albert Street, Preston, Victoria 3072, Australia
Location
Preston 3072, Australia