Partizan Grappling Academy

Partizan Grappling Academy in Kingsford was created out of a determination to offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling without the baggage of outdated traditions or rigid business practices. Co-founders Benjamin Marks and Lachlan Jarrah, along with coaches George Kuzet and Harrison Baker, bring diverse backgrounds in BJJ, wrestling and MMA, with experience gained both locally and internationally. Their coaching draws on modern teaching methods such as Ecological Dynamics and Constraints Led Approach, ensuring classes focus on practical skill development, problem-solving and member progress rather than hierarchy or formality. The academy is strictly no-gi, with all classes run without the traditional gi or kimono. Beginners are given a gradual introduction through fundamentals sessions, learning key concepts of positional control, defence and submissions, with live training included from the start. Intermediate classes introduce more complex techniques and specific sparring, open to anyone with three months’ experience or coach approval. The team also runs wrestling sessions and dedicated women’s workshops, which change focus each week and combine technical work with live rounds. Kids’ classes are split into juniors (5–10) and teens (10–15), with an emphasis on self-defence, confidence and fun. Partizan Grappling Academy is set up for accessibility and flexibility, with no contracts, joining fees or mandatory uniforms. Members are encouraged to cross-train and wear whatever clean gear they prefer. The facility is modern, with air conditioning, male and female showers and ample four-hour free parking. Located five minutes from UNSW, it’s easy to reach by tram, bus or car, and welcomes people who want to train hard, improve and enjoy the process—whether their goal is self-defence, fitness or serious competition.

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