ROOTS Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

ROOTS Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Brookvale holds a unique place in Australian martial arts history, established in 2001 as the first BJJ academy in the country opened by a Brazilian black belt. Founder and head coach Paulo Guimaraes is a second-generation Rickson Gracie black belt under Master Jorge Pereira, and is recognised as the highest-ranked Brazilian black belt in Australia. Paulo’s background spans over four decades on the mat, including serving as a close-combat instructor for the Brazilian Army and leading the NSW Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. His competitive record includes a BJJ World Cup title, IBJJF Pan American and Asian championships, and multiple state and national honours. The academy offers a structured program with classes six days a week for all ages and experience levels. Training starts with the fundamentals and progresses to advanced techniques, with dedicated gi and no-gi sessions for adults. Kids can begin with the Little Ninjas program, then move into Kids and Teens BJJ, where classes focus on building confidence, discipline and coordination in a safe, supportive environment. ROOTS also runs women’s classes and regular competition training for those interested in testing their skills on the mat. ROOTS Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is known for its strong sense of community, with kids, teens, parents and seasoned black belts training side by side. The Brookvale facility is set up specifically for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, featuring world-class mats and plenty of parking. Drop-ins are welcome, and visitors can expect to learn from a team of experienced black belt coaches committed to passing on authentic jiu-jitsu as it was taught in Rio.

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