Welcome to Gracie Barra Headquarters – Sydney
Premium Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu School in Frenchs Forest, NSW
Gracie Barra Sydney is the official headquarters of Gracie Barra in Australia and Oceania. Founded in 2002 by Professor Marcelo Rezende, our school is part of the world’s largest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu network, with over 1,100 locations worldwide. We proudly serve the Northern Beaches and North Shore community from our modern, well-equipped academy in Frenchs Forest.
Whether you’re looking for kids’ martial arts, beginner self-defense classes, or advanced Jiu-Jitsu training, our certified instructors deliver structured programs in a clean, safe, and family-friendly environment — tailored for all ages and skill levels.
Gracie Barra Kids
Our GBK Program introduces children to Jiu-Jitsu in a fun, safe, and age-appropriate classes - building confidence, discipline, and respect through structured curriculum. It focuses on self-defence, takedowns, and ground techniques.
Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals
The GB1 Program is the foundation of Jiu-Jitsu at Gracie Barra. Originally called the "Fundamental Program," it offers structured training in self-defence, core techniques, and the philosophy of Gracie Barra. Designed for beginners, GB1 builds strong technical skills and prepares students for progression to advanced levels.
Advanced Jiu-Jitsu
The GB2 Program builds on fundamentals with advanced techniques, complex drills, No-Gi training and live sessions - preparing students for GB3. Eligibility requires at least 3 stripes on a white belt, which requires a minimum of 4 months of training.
Expert Jiu-Jitsu
The GB3 Program is the ultimate level of training at a GB school and challenges students, increasing the complexity of the drills, and the intensity of the training session. It is open to blue belts and above.
Jiu-Jitsu for Women
The GBF Program offers a supportive and inclusive introduction to Jiu-Jitsu for women, focusing on core techniques while building confidence and preparing students to progress into more advanced classes like GB1, GB2 and GB3.