# Clube de Lutas Australia > Sydney, Australia ## Overview **Name:** Clube de Lutas Australia **Description:** Clube de Lutas is an award-winning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy with three locations across Sydney: Seven Hills (HQ), Rouse Hill, and Northern Beaches (Forestville). Founded by Professor Alex Paz and Professor Kalil Pinto, who met in Abu Dhabi in 2013 while coaching the UAE National team, Clube de Lutas combines over 120 years of collective experience in practicing, coaching, and competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu on the world stage. The academy's mission is to improve and help people of all ages, backgrounds, fitness levels, and genders start and benefit from the positive impacts of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Clube de Lutas strives to create a safe, welcoming space for beginners and first-timers to feel less intimidated starting BJJ, while also providing experienced practitioners the environment to drive towards continuous self-improvement. As the name suggests (Fight Club), it's a club where different fighting and martial arts disciplines can exchange, train, and grow together to perfect their craft. Professor Alex Paz is a 5th-degree BJJ black belt, IBJJF Head Referee, AFBJJ Head Referee, and multiple-time World Champion. Professor Kalil Pinto is a 3rd-degree BJJ black belt, 1st Dan Judo black belt, Judo Australia Certified Coach, and AFBJJ Referee. The coaching team also includes multiple black belt instructors specializing in BJJ, No-Gi, MMA, Muay Thai, and Judo. Clube de Lutas has been recognized as Winner 2023 at the Western Sydney Business Awards and Finalist 2024 at The Business Awards for both Rouse Hill and Seven Hills locations. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** Level 1 2/6 Boden Road, Seven Hills NSW 2147 Sydney 2147, Australia **Phone:** 0488 660 076 **Email:** info@clubedelutas.com.au **Website:** https://clubedelutas.com.au **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clubedelutas_aus/ - Facebook: https://facebook.com/cdlhq - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXV0uROe-lxX_dCDFFwSJew/featured ## Hours of Operation - Monday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM - Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM - Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM - Thursday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM - Friday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM - Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Sunday: Closed ## Pricing ## Instructors ### Alex de Araújo Paz - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** 5th-degree BJJ black belt, IBJJF Head Referee, AFBJJ Head Referee, and multiple-time World Champion. Co-founder of Clube de Lutas, Professor Alex coached the UAE National team in Abu Dhabi. ### Kalil Pinto - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** 3rd-degree BJJ black belt, 1st Dan Judo black belt, Judo Australia Certified Judo Coach, and AFBJJ Referee. Co-founder of Clube de Lutas, Professor Kalil coached the UAE National team in Abu Dhabi. ### Daniel Chand - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** BJJ black belt and Jiu Jitsu coach at Clube de Lutas. ### David Groom - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** 3rd-degree Judo black belt instructor at Clube de Lutas. ### Jeff Lanes - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** BJJ black belt and Muay Thai coach at Clube de Lutas. ### Jeshua McPhail - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** BJJ black belt and MMA/Muay Thai/No-Gi coach at Clube de Lutas. ### Joe Mekhael - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** BJJ black belt and Jiu Jitsu coach at Clube de Lutas. ### Leo An - Purple **Role:** Assistant **Bio:** BJJ purple belt and assistant coach at Clube de Lutas. ### Matt Stewart - Purple **Role:** Assistant **Bio:** BJJ purple belt and assistant coach at Clube de Lutas. ### Patrick Ichaya - Purple **Role:** Assistant **Bio:** BJJ purple belt and assistant coach at Clube de Lutas. ## Programs ### Introduction to BJJ **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** 30-minute FREE 1-on-1 introductory class specially designed for everyone trying out Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for the first time. No obligations, no catch. ### Foundation Class **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** 20 weeks of slow-paced and easy-to-follow classes to help develop the basic understanding and concept of BJJ. For first-timers, beginners, and people returning from injury recovery. ### Adult BJJ **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes for adults of all skill levels. 60-minute classes covering fundamentals, intermediate, and advanced techniques. ### No-Gi **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Grappling without the gi, similar to MMA training. No-Gi classes for adults. ### Muay Thai **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Muay Thai striking classes for adults. ### Judo **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Judo classes taught by certified Judo black belts. ### Kids BJJ (Ages 5-15) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Fun and educational BJJ program for children ages 5-15. 45-minute classes focusing on BJJ fundamentals, discipline, and respect. ### Tiny Ones (Ages 3-4) **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Introduction to BJJ for young children ages 3-4. 30-minute classes designed to develop coordination, discipline, and basic movements. ### Bulletproof BJJ (S&C) **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** all_ages **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Strength and conditioning program included with unlimited memberships. --- **Last Updated:** March 01, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/australia/sydney/clube-de-lutas-australia)