BJJ Gyms in Australia

Chelsea Heights BJJ

Flow State Martial Arts and Fitness is a community-focused Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club in Chelsea Heights, Victoria, offering classes for all skill levels from juniors to adults, alongside personal training services. The gym takes pride in its family-oriented approach and welcoming atmosphere, making it an ideal training environment for practitioners of all ages and backgrounds. The gym's leadership is led by Kenny Horn, owner and head coach of the Kids and Teens BJJ programs. Kenny is a former teacher with a Masters in Primary Education who brings over a decade of teaching experience to the mats. He works closely with his daughters Lana and Nika to deliver age-appropriate instruction across junior, youth, and teen programs, combining his educational background with hands-on coaching to support kids through all developmental stages. The adult program is headed by Coach Arjan Jonkees, a Third Degree Black Belt who began training BJJ in 2004 in Dunedin, New Zealand. Arjan earned his brown belt under Willem Peters and received his black belt in December 2013, later being awarded his Third Degree by Cadu Francis, founder of the Jiu Jitsu Foundation, in March 2023. His lineage traces through Willem Peters > Cadu Francis > Fernando Yamasaki. The coaching team is rounded out by Will Archer, a certified personal trainer offering specialized fitness sessions. Flow State's training philosophy emphasizes the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu while incorporating elements of wrestling, judo, and self-defense. The gym offers multiple program tracks including Juniors (5-7 years), Youths (8-12 years), Teens (13-16 years), Fundamentals (beginners 15+), All Levels (mixed experience), and a Women's Only class. Classes incorporate live sparring in controlled environments, positional drills, and a focus on building resilience and the growth mindset, particularly in youth programs. The adult classes blend fundamentals with sport jiu-jitsu, providing a comprehensive training experience for practitioners from white to black belt.

Luistro Combat Academy

Luistro Combat Academy is a premier martial arts training facility in Cloverdale, Western Australia, specializing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, and wrestling. Founded by head coach Romel Luistro, the academy is affiliated with John Ouano's Tsunami BJJ network and carries on the tradition of high-level grappling and combat sports training. The academy has gained international recognition as the training home of UFC fighters Cody Haddon and Quillan Salkilld, who became the third and fourth Western Australians to sign with the UFC after earning contracts through the Dana White Contender Series in 2024. This achievement demonstrates the academy's commitment to developing world-class martial artists and fighters. Led by head coach Romel Luistro, the academy offers comprehensive programs for all ages and skill levels, from kids BJJ and wrestling to adult programs in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (gi and no-gi), MMA, and Greco-Roman wrestling. The training philosophy emphasizes discipline, dedication, and continuous improvement, with the academy's motto being "A black belt is just a white belt that never quit."

DKMMA (Denis Kelly MMA) is a premier martial arts academy in Fairfield, Melbourne, led by head coach Denis Kelly, a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with over 30 years of martial arts experience. Denis holds black belts in BJJ, Judo, Karate, and Kickboxing, and has competed in 16 professional MMA fights across the UK, Italy, Australia, and New Zealand. He won the MMA state title in his retirement fight and has produced multiple BJJ and MMA state and national champions. At DKMMA, the mission is to empower people of all ages through martial arts, building confidence, discipline, and lifelong skills in a supportive community. The gym offers a structured curriculum designed to maximize learning and development while ensuring a fun, safe, and cooperative training environment. Training focuses on all aspects of martial arts, including self-defense and sports BJJ, providing students with a well-rounded skill set. The coaching team includes Denis Kelly (head coach, BJJ 3rd Degree Black Belt), Sonny (BJJ Black Belt with over 10 years of experience training in Australia and Japan), and Quan Dang (BJJ Black Belt, Taekwondo Black Belt, with 30+ years of martial arts training experience and background as a registered Physiotherapist). The academy provides expert training in a welcoming community where all skill levels can grow, achieve their goals, and unlock their full potential.