# Bondi Jiu-Jitsu Academy > Sydney, Australia ## Overview **Name:** Bondi Jiu-Jitsu Academy **Description:** Bondi Jiu Jitsu Academy (BJJA) is located in the heart of Bondi Beach, Sydney, offering world-class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for all levels from beginner hobbyists to professional international competitors. Rated 'Best Martial Arts Studio in Waverley Council for 2025' by Quality Business Awards, BJJA is Sydney's premier Jiu Jitsu school created and led by locals to serve the Eastern Suburbs community. BJJA is dedicated to personalized instruction and individual progression. Their proven teaching methodology ensures every student thoroughly understands techniques and can apply them in live sparring or competition. The academy has consistently produced champions of all ages, from 4 to 60 years old, with many students becoming World Champions. The academy offers a world-class facility with air conditioning and operates with no lock-in contracts. Head instructor Ben Miller is a 3rd degree black belt with over 22 years of Jiu Jitsu experience and 11+ years at black belt, making him one of the most experienced instructors in NSW. He received his black belt from Professor Paulo Guimarães (Rickson Gracie lineage) and is an original member of Tannuri Academy Worldwide under Professor Luiz Tannuri (6th degree black belt). BJJA teaches modern competition Jiu Jitsu built on a foundation of classic Jiu Jitsu and self-defense, creating the most successful pound-for-pound competition team in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 115-119 Bondi Road Sydney 2026, Australia **Phone:** 0439 432 961 **Email:** ben@bjjbondibeach.com **Website:** https://bjjbondi.com ## Hours of Operation - Monday: 5:15 PM - 8:30 PM - Tuesday: 5:15 PM - 8:30 PM - Wednesday: 5:15 PM - 8:30 PM - Thursday: 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Friday: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Saturday: 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Sunday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM ## Instructors ### Ben Miller - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** 3rd degree Black Belt with over 22 years Jiu Jitsu experience, 20 years teaching, and 11+ years at black belt. One of the most experienced Jiu Jitsu instructors in NSW. Received black belt February 20, 2013 from 2x CBJJF World Champion Professor Paulo Guimarães (Rickson Gracie lineage). Original member of Tannuri Academy Worldwide under Professor Luiz Tannuri. Founded Bondi Jiu Jitsu Academy in 2010. ### Luiz Tannuri - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** 6th degree BJJ Black Belt awarded by Master Ricardo Pinheiro 'Tanque' Reis (7th degree BJJ Coral Belt). Also Judo Black Belt awarded by Sansei Takeshi Miura (Judo Red Belt). Based in Brasilia, Brazil, and travels regularly to Australia to teach at Bondi Jiu Jitsu Academy. Founder of Tannuri Association International. ## Programs ### Kids BJJ (4-7 years) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Fun and engaging Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program for young children ages 4-7. Teaches discipline, confidence, and fundamental BJJ techniques in a safe, supervised environment. **Classes:** ### Juveniles BJJ (8-14 years) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program for youth ages 8-14. Develops technical skills, competition readiness, and character building through martial arts training. **Classes:** ### Teens BJJ (12-15 years) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** BJJ program for teenagers ages 12-15. Focuses on technique refinement, competition training, and building confidence through martial arts. **Classes:** ### Fundamentals (Adults) **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Beginner-friendly program for adults 15+ focusing on core BJJ techniques with no sparring. Perfect introduction to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. **Classes:** ### Adults BJJ All Levels (Gi) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Comprehensive Gi-based Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program for adults 15+ of all skill levels. Includes technique training and live sparring. **Classes:** ### Adults No-Gi All Levels **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** No-Gi grappling program for adults 15+ of all skill levels. Focuses on wrestling and submission grappling techniques without the gi. **Classes:** ### Open Mat **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** all_ages **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Open mat sessions for all levels. Students can practice techniques, spar, and train freely. **Classes:** --- **Last Updated:** March 10, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/australia/sydney/bondi-jiu-jitsu-academy)