Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (GJJ) is both a martial art involving self-defence and a combat sport system. It focuses on grappling with a particular emphasis on ground fighting.  Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is founded on the concept that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend themselves against a bigger, stronger and heavier opponent by using technique, leverage – and crucially – taking the fight to the ground. Joint locks and choke-holds are then utilized to defeat the opponent.

GJJ is considered a martial art, a sport, a method for promoting physical fitness and building character, and also a way of life. GJJ teaches skills that encourage personal development including respect, honor, loyalty and commitment, all the while enforcing a strong moral and ethical code. It improves confidence, patience, situational awareness, mental strength and the ability to think clearly and decisively under pressure.

Professor Carlos Bozano Collor has over 40 years’ experience training in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and over 20 years’ experience teaching. He studied at the Academia Gracie de Jiu-Jitsu in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Gracie Humaitá Academy) before moving to Australia and setting up Base Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in Cleveland, Queensland. He is a 6th Degree Black Belt

Learn from the best in the business! Carlos was formerly an instructor at the acclaimed Gracie Humaita Academy Head Quarters in Rio de Janeiro.

Carlos and Rickson Gracie