If you have ever trained in Jiu Jitsu you will understand the connection you have with the instructors and students from your own school. However this connection can stretch much further within the BJJ community. Jiu Jitsu is not only a Martial Art or sport, I believe it has a way of making the world smaller and […]
CONTINUE READING
NoGi classes will begin at Garra HQ on Thursday 14 April 2016. NoGi training is a fast paced and dynamic hybrid of traditional Gi Jiu Jitsu. While different, many of the same principle still apply and there are a number of great benefits to regular NoGi training. A lot of which can translate to improvements in your Gi Jiu […]
CONTINUE READING
In February 2016 Garra Blue Belt Michael Gothard travelled to Rio Brazil, the birth place of Jiu Jitsu and the home town of Prof. Eduardo and his school as a student Akxe BJJ. Below is Mick’s story about his trip. “Travelling to Rio to train Jiu Jitsu has got to be on the to do list […]
CONTINUE READING
Anton Secures Abu Dhabi Golden Ticket Congratulatoins to Garra fight team member Anton Minenko on his impressive wins at the Abu Dhabi Trials 2016. Anton flew down to Sydney to compete on February 28 with Prof. Eduardo and fellow fight team member and 2x Abu Dhabi qualifier and Bronze Medalist Tony Torrisi. Anton fought hard and […]
CONTINUE READING
What is Combat Fit Class Combat fit is a combination of cardio, strength and sports conditioning. A fitness class inspired by a mixture of Martial Arts. Learn the techniques of punching, kicking in a focused and fun environment. Classes are catered for Beginners to Advanced for females and males. (There is a minimum age requirement of […]
CONTINUE READING
Master Fabiano “BABU” Freitas is a 4th degree black belt under Andre “Dede”Pederneiras.” Babu – a BJJ coach with the experience of over 16 years under one of the most recognised and respected Brazilian jiu Jitsu Academies in the world. Nova Uniao situated in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is the international Head Quarters and […]
CONTINUE READING
Two day clinic with 4th Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Octavio Couto. Professor Octavio returns to Brisbane for a 2 Day Jiu Jitsu Clinic starting Saturday 18/10.
CONTINUE READING
Tony Torrisi Garra BJJ Academy reprsentative, faught in the Purple Belt, Middle Weight division at the Pan American Championships at Rio De Janeiro, Brazil last week. Fighting against some of the best Brazilian practitioners in Brazil, Tony faught with perserverance and ferocity earning the right to stand number one amongst the best in Brazil. The […]
CONTINUE READING
July grading has come and gone for another year, but the level of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and comradery has not diminished in the least! Our Garra familia has grown immensly and so too has the standards of training. The day began with an outdoor warm up and ended with warm hearts from all. Wonderful […]
CONTINUE READINGOn the 25th of May, Octavio “Ratinho” Couto, partner of Akxe Academy in Rio De Janeiro, Chief instructor of Octagon in Dallas and Professor of our own Chief Instructor Eduardo Dias and Garra BJJ Instructor Ricardo Franca – Came especially to run a 3 day clinic for the Garra Academy. Travelling over 17 hours, Prof. […]
CONTINUE READINGProfessor Eduardo Dias, 2nd Degree Black Belt – was awarded by Professor Octavio Couto – his 3rd Degree on the 26 th May 2013. Octavio “Ratinho” Couto held a 3 day Clinic hosted by Garra. As the end of the Clinic week end drew to a close, an impromptue surprise Grading was held for the […]
CONTINUE READING
‼️ NEW LADIES ONLY CLASS‼️ Starting Wednesday 10 July Garra HQ will add a ladies only Gi Jiu Jitsu class to our permanent schedule (14 years +) Held in the privacy of our mezzanine mat area from 6:15pm to 7:15pm every Wednesday! This class will be a great opportunity for the girls to drill, roll and […]
MORE INFO
It’s grading time again. We are only half way done with 2019 and already so many major accomplishments. As always, the Garra BJJ family continues to grow and improve both on and off the mats. It is truly humbling to see. Grading was a fantastic event as always with students from across our 5 locations […]
MORE INFO
Australian born Anton Minenko is the first Australian male to ever win a medal (bronze) at Abu Dhabi Professional World Championship 2019 at the Adult Black Belt level (Jess Fraser being the first Australian Female in 2017). If this is not a big enough achievement, Anton accomplished this only five months after a knee reconstruction. […]
MORE INFO
Competition is a big part of Jiu Jitsu whether you’re striving to be a world champion or simply want to test your skills to see where you need to improve. Regardless of your reason for wanting to compete the end goal is always the same, perform well, learn something and lets face it, win gold. […]
MORE INFO
Booking: http://garrabjj.com.au/mcs/ Gi & NoGi World Champion Matheus Carmona is back on the shores of Australia and will be holding a special seminar you won’t want to miss!! *** 21 Sneaky Submission *** Saturday 4 May 2019 (one day only) 11am to 2pm Early Bird – $80 (valid until Saturday 20 April 2019) Standard – […]
MORE INFO