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East Village, Zetland

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Classes in Zetland, East Village

Kids from age 3, beginner adults, and a dedicated women's program. Free first class, no experience needed.

Part of Gracie Barra, 1,100+ schools in 60+ countries
Certified black belt instructors, WWCC + ICP certified
220sqm purpose-built academy at East Village

Jiu-Jitsu For Every Member Of The Family

Structured classes for kids, adults, and a dedicated women's program, all under one roof at East Village.

Structured Classes, Not Just Moves

Every class at Gracie Barra Zetland follows the same method used across 1,100+ Gracie Barra schools worldwide.

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Curriculum-Based

Classes run on structured cycles, building skills step by step instead of random techniques.

Belt & Stripe Progression

Visible progress through stripes and belt promotions keeps motivation and commitment high.

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Safety-First

Technique over force, on padded mats, with coaches trained to manage risk at every level.

Gracie Barra Zetland, East Village

Our academy sits inside East Village at Shop 63B/2 Defries Ave, Zetland, an easy walk or short drive from Waterloo, Alexandria, Kensington, Beaconsfield, Green Square and Rosebery. Families and beginners from across the inner south east train with us, drawn by six days a week of classes and a 220sqm purpose-built space.

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Experienced, Certified Instructors

All instructors hold Working With Children Checks, current first aid, and Gracie Barra ICP coaching qualifications.

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Pedro Dornelles

Black Belt 4th Degree
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Ricky Pachon

Black Belt
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Raphael Bandeira

Black Belt

Classes Run 6 Days A Week, Monday To Saturday

Early mornings, lunchtimes and evenings during the week, plus Saturday mornings. No Sunday classes.

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No experience needed. No payment required. No pressure. Just come try a class and see what Gracie Barra Zetland is about.

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