About - Gracie Barra Burleigh Heads


Your local Gracie Barra School in the Burleigh Heads area!

 The Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school in Burleigh Heads 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, well know as BJJ and afterwards start in the Gracie Barra 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 / BJJ 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 Burleigh Heads 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.

WHY GRACIE BARRA - 10 REASONS TO JOIN

1. Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu is a truly exciting way to get fit
Jiu-Jitsu is often likened to a game of human chess. If you don’t like to work out at a gym because you get bored, you’re not alone. Many of our students were tired of going to the gym, and they couldn’t find new songs or audio books to entertain them on the treadmill. They found BJJ to be the perfect workout because it requires a high level of concentration proportional to the number of calories burned and pounds lost. What’s more, you’ll still learn to defend yourself. It’s a win-win situation.


2. GB people are committed to your progress in learning
The folks at Gracie Barra Burleigh Heads make our school what it is, and you too will soon be one of us. You’ll be impressed by how committed each and every team member is to your learning. The instructors, staff and other students make our environment friendly yet demanding and challenging, which stimulates all of us to achieve our best. There is no better place to learn BJJ on the Gold Coast.

3. The renowned Gracie Barra structure makes your journey in learning smooth and enjoyable
The class structure is the trademark of all Gracie Barra Schools. Classes start on time and adhere to a standardised curriculum and class structure. As a student, you know upfront what is expected of you and have a clear understanding of what to expect from your instructors and training partners. The consistency of this structure combined with the creativity and innovation of our devoted instructors blend perfectly to facilitate your progress.

4. GB Community will change your life forever
When you join Gracie Barra, you are not just getting classes. You become part of a community united by the ideals of the BJJ lifestyle. Special classes and side events coupled with ordinary classes create a fun and exciting calendar of activities that you and your family will love to take part in.

5. GB Fighting Techniques will be useful outside the mats, in real-life situations
You don’t come to class just to learn how to fight. You also work hard toward mastering the underlying principles that allow you to succeed on the mats. When applied to your life off the mats, these principles can bring more balance to your routine and help you reach your true potential.

6. You can train all over the world
There are over 850 Gracie Barra Schools worldwide. When you join Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast you are free to train at any Gracie Barra location while travelling. There are over 33 Gracie Barra schools in Australia.


7. GB is an Environment for the whole family
One of the most unique characteristics of our schools is our family-orientated approach. Gracie Barra is proud to be a powerhouse with the most stalwart champions of Jiu-Jitsu in the world while still maintaining a training environment that is welcoming for the whole family: men, women, and children. At Gracie Barra families find marvellous activities through which to spend quality time together. 

8. You will train in germ-free facilities
Cleanliness is a top priority. Our schools adhere to the strict standard of cleanliness and hygiene set by Gracie Barra. GB school staff clean the facilities constantly, and all Gracie Barra uniforms are washed regularly. Our Gracie Barra Burleigh Heads school mats are cleaned on a daily basis with a specially designed cleaning agent that neutralizes bacteria, fungus and odours without detriment to the equipment.

9. You couldn’t find a safer environment
Student safety is our instructors’ primary goal. Training sessions are supervised at all times, and we have CPR-trained personnel on duty during every class.

10. Our more than 30 years of experience assure you a link to our art’s roots
A certified Gracie Barra instructor is responsible for teaching classes and is committed to keeping the legacy alive. Our team of instructors are trained in the teaching philosophy and methods of Master Carlos Gracie Jr., the founder of Gracie Barra. A legacy of over 30 years of teaching experience is at your service, so you don’t have to worry: you and your family are in great hands.