GB Capalaba

Build confidence, improve fitness and learn practical self-defence

Welcome to Gracie Barra Capalaba, a professional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts academy serving Capalaba and the wider Redlands community.

We provide structured, beginner-friendly martial arts classes for children, teenagers and adults. Whether you want to improve your fitness, build confidence, learn self-defence or prepare for competition, our experienced coaching team will help you progress safely.

No previous martial arts experience is required.

Martial Arts for the Whole Family

At Gracie Barra Capalaba, you will train in a welcoming and supportive environment where beginners are encouraged and every student is treated with respect.

As part of the worldwide Gracie Barra family, our academy follows a proven curriculum designed to help students develop their skills step by step—from their first class through to advanced training and competition.

Why Train at Gracie Barra Capalaba?

Learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from experienced black belt instructors.

Develop practical self-defence skills in a controlled training environment.

Improve your strength, fitness, coordination and mobility.

Build confidence, discipline, resilience and respect.

Learn through a structured curriculum suitable for beginners.

Train with a friendly and supportive local community.

Access morning, evening and Saturday classes.

Progress from beginner fundamentals to advanced and competition training.

Our Programs

Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Our kids’ martial arts program provides a fun, safe and structured introduction to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Children learn practical self-defence and age-appropriate anti-bullying strategies while developing confidence, focus, discipline and respect. Classes are led by experienced coaches who understand how to help children learn and progress in a positive environment.

Teen Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Our teen program helps young people become fitter, more confident and better prepared to handle challenging situations.

Students learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, practical self-defence, situational awareness and appropriate responses to bullying and intimidation. Training also helps teenagers develop resilience, self-control and a stronger sense of personal responsibility.

Adults Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

You do not need to be fit or experienced before starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Our adults’ classes are suitable for complete beginners as well as experienced practitioners.

You will learn fundamental positions, escapes, takedowns, control and submissions through structured instruction and safe partner training. Classes can help you improve your fitness, reduce stress and develop skills that remain challenging and rewarding for years.

Morning, evening and Saturday training options are available.

No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu without the traditional Gi uniform.

No-Gi training has a faster pace and combines wrestling, takedowns, positional control, escapes and submissions. It is ideal for anyone interested in submission grappling, improving their overall Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or developing skills for MMA.

Our No-Gi classes are structured, practical and suitable for beginners as well as experienced grapplers. No previous experience is required.

Mixed Martial Arts

Learn striking, wrestling, takedowns, clinch work and ground fighting in a structured and controlled environment.

Our MMA classes are designed to develop practical skills, fitness and confidence without requiring previous combat-sports experience. Beginners can learn the fundamentals safely while experienced students continue developing their complete martial arts game.

Women’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Mixed Class)

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can help women develop confidence, fitness and practical self-defence skills.

Women are welcome across our beginner-friendly classes and train in a respectful, supportive environment. Our coaches will help you learn at an appropriate pace, even if you have never tried martial arts before.

Community Self-Defence and Anti-Bullying Programs

Gracie Barra Capalaba is committed to making practical self-defence and personal-safety education accessible throughout the Redlands community.

We provide community-based self-defence and anti-bullying workshops for children, teenagers, women, families, schools, community groups and local organisations.

Our workshops focus on situational awareness, confident communication, verbal boundaries, avoiding confrontation and safely responding to common situations. Training is practical, age-appropriate and delivered without fear-based instruction or unrealistic promises about personal safety.

Programs can be tailored to the age, experience and needs of each group.

Private Training

Private lessons are available for children, teenagers and adults who want personalised instruction.

One-on-one and small-group sessions can focus on:

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu technique and skill development

Practical self-defence

Confidence and anti-bullying strategies

No-Gi and submission grappling

MMA fundamentals

Competition preparation

Personal fitness and martial arts goals

Private training allows students to learn at their own pace and receive focused coaching based on their individual needs.

More Than Just Martial Arts

Training at Gracie Barra Capalaba is about more than learning techniques.

Our goal is to help students become stronger, healthier and more confident on and off the mats. You will train alongside people from across the Redlands who support one another, celebrate progress and understand that everyone starts as a beginner.

You do not need to get fit before joining. Starting your training is how you begin getting fitter.

Start Your Journey Today

Whether you are looking for practical self-defence, a new fitness challenge, private coaching, competition training or a positive activity for your child, Gracie Barra Capalaba has a program for you.

Come and meet our coaches, experience the academy and discover how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, No-Gi or MMA can help you achieve your goals.

Learn more about our school

We offer classes for all ages and skill levels, from kids to adults, beginners to advanced practitioners. Explore our programs and find the one that’s right for you.