The Gracie Barra school in Wollongong welcomes everyone who is looking to get in shape, learn self-defense, and improve the overall quality of their lives. A typical Gracie Barra student starts with an introductory class, where he or she will learn the overall self-defense strategy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and afterwards start in the Gracie Barra GB1 (Fundamentals) Program. After four (4) months of training and learning the techniques comprising the GB1’s curriculum, the student will then progress into the Gracie Barra GB2 Program. During our classes, you will find that the techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are based on leverage and do not require strength or speed. It doesn’t matter if you’ve ever practised martial arts before. At Gracie Barra Wollongong you will find a healthy and friendly environment where you will learn and develop, step by step, all the physical skills necessary to perform Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Our school has members of all ages and skill levels. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is truly for everybody. You don’t have to be a fighter to train with us. All that is required is an open mind, a willingness to learn and the desire to be part of the most traditional martial arts family in the world. Our programs are open to men, women and children of all ages.