Life BJJ is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy founded by Bernardo "Trekko" Fuks Magalhães, a 5th Degree Black Belt and 6-time Australian BJJ Champion. Bernardo began training at 14 years old in Brazil, won the Brazilian Championship three years later, and moved to Australia in 2008, where he earned citizenship through his exceptional talent. He received his black belt in 2004 under Vinicius Aieta, head coach of Gracie Tijuca in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Life BJJ operates multiple locations across New South Wales, including Taren Point (the main academy), Bundeena, and Coffs Harbour. The academy specializes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for kids (4+), teens, men, and women, offering a safe, professional, and family-friendly environment to learn the gentle art. Training programs cater to all skill levels from beginners to advanced practitioners.
Under Bernardo's expert instruction, Life BJJ emphasizes not just technical proficiency but also building a strong sense of community. The academy offers a variety of programs including fundamentals, no-gi grappling, kids classes, women's classes, private instruction, and corporate programs, making Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu accessible to everyone regardless of age or experience level.
Under Bernardo's expert instruction, Life BJJ emphasizes not just technical proficiency but also building a strong sense of community. The academy offers a variety of programs including fundamentals, no-gi grappling, kids classes, women's classes, private instruction, and corporate programs, making Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu accessible to everyone regardless of age or experience level.
Up to 4 classes per day, 1 days a week
Head Instructor
Hours
monday
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Class Schedule
Monday (4 classes)
Kids BJJ 4-7
Gi
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM (45 min)
beginner
kids
Introduction to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for young children ages 4-7
Kids BJJ 8-14
Gi
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (60 min)
all_levels
kids
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for children ages 8-14
BJJ NoGi
No-Gi
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (60 min)
all_levels
adults
No-Gi grappling program for teens and adults
BJJ Fundamentals
Gi
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (60 min)
all_levels
adults
BJJ fundamentals program for all skill levels, focusing on core techniques and positions
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Location & Directions
Address
Street Address
2/26 Atkinson Rd, Taren Point NSW 2229
Location
Taren Point 2229, Australia