Eastside Jiu Jitsu

Although I am new to BJJ, Eastside Jiu Jitsu welcomed me with open arms and is home to a large group of friendly, supportive and skilled coaches and individuals.

I have been training at Eastside for several years now and absolutely love it. Raph and Brad are both experienced black belts with a wealth of technical knowledge and a passion for jiu jitsu. Just as importantly they have created a culture that is welcoming to everyone, from brand new white belts to experienced practitioners. If you are looking for a safe, clean environment to train with great coaches and training partners I would highly recommend trying out Eastside!

Eastside is a fantastic place to start or continue your BJJ journey. Brad and Raph are highly skilled and have created a fantastic school that caters for all levels of experience and fitness. Friendly atmosphere with a great community. Can't recommend highly enough.

Excellent BJJ Gi and No-Gi instruction. Knowledgeable and experienced instructors provide a safe learning environment for all.

Great Jiujitsu training with awesome coaches. Has been great for my sons fitness and is lots of fun. Kids classes teach skills in a fun and interesting way. Would definitely recommend.

The best academy in the area. The most friendly group of people, who work hard, support each other and are constantly eager to learn and improve. Brad and Raph have created an unbelievable space that I am proud to be associated with. Would recommend to anyone.

I can’t speak highly enough of my experience at Eastside Jiu-Jitsu.I’m 47 and returning to BJJ after a long layoff, I was pretty worried about whether I could pick it up again. Was I too old? too unfit? too handsome? But from the moment I walked through the door, I was greeted with a warm and welcoming environment. Brad, Raph, Dieter, Vic, Boris, and the rest of the team made me feel like I belong from the outset, and today I feel privileged to be a part of the Eastside family.Not only has my fitness improved, but I’m experiencing all the great mental health benefits that come from practicing BJJ. The focus required helps reduce my stress levels and the endorphins leave me feeling pretty good about the world. Most importantly, the sense of community among the team has given me a roomful of new friends.If you're looking for a welcoming environment, a great team, and all the positive benefits to your physical and mental health that BJJ offers, I can't recommend Eastside highly enough.See you on the mats!

We have been taking our son to East Side JJ for nearly three years. Highly recommended. A wonderful and inclusive environment where children thrive. Great culture and instructors.

Given that so many of us who train here spend so much time on the Eastside mats, it's easy to take the place for granted -- the supportive, sage coaches and culture, the high technical standard, the serious but respectful rolling, not to mention the huge mat and the air-conditioning... But we all know how special it is. Everyone's welcome, we really are a kind of family, and there's no better place to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Melbourne. Or maybe anywhere. Come and see for yourself.

The best Bjj gym I’ve been to. Raph and Brad are phenomenal coaches, mentors and team mates. Great culture, inclusive for all people and all ages.