Questions answered.

Yes. For Melbourne locals, the first class is free, no card details required and no pressure to sign up on the day. Interstate and international visitors are welcome to drop in for $30.

Absolutely. Most of our students started with zero experience. We pair beginners with experienced training partners and there's no requirement to spar on day one.

A water bottle and comfortable workout gear. We'll lend you a Gi. If you have leggings or a rashguard, wear them. Most people are more comfortable in those underneath the Gi.

15 minutes before class is ideal. It gives us time to show you around, get you sized into a Gi, and introduce you to a few people.

Gi uses the traditional uniform: sleeves, lapels, collars all become tools for control and submission. No-Gi is rashguard and shorts, no grips, faster pace. We train both. Most students train both.

No. BJJ gets you fit. Every class warms up gradually and you train at the intensity that suits you. We have students in their 50s and 60s training a few times a week.

BJJ is one of the safer combat sports because the focus is on control and submission. Beginners are guided through techniques in a structured and supportive way, with coaches helping them train and roll at a pace that suits their experience and comfort level.

Twice a week shows real progress. Three to four classes a week is where it accelerates. Adult Unlimited exists so you can train as often as you like under one flat rate.

Typically 1.5–2.5 years of consistent training. Belt promotions are based on technique, attitude, and time on the mats, not just attendance.

Jr Bulldogs takes kids from age 4. The Jr program is built around foundational movement, games, listening skills, and basic self-defence.

Yes. There's no striking, and sparring is age-appropriate, slow, and supervised. BJJ teaches kids how to handle physical conflict through control, not aggression.

Consistently. The confidence that comes from BJJ is usually enough to deter trouble before it starts, and BJJ specifically teaches how to handle a physical situation without escalating it.

School terms plus selected holiday sessions. Check the current timetable for specifics.

No lock-in contract. A once-off $12 administration fee applies when setting up a direct debit membership (see Membership Set-Up Fee below).

A once-off $12 administration fee applies when setting up a direct debit membership. This fee is charged by our debit provider and is separate from your regular membership payments.

We understand circumstances can change. Memberships can be cancelled at any time by providing 30 days' written notice. Payments due during the notice period will continue as scheduled.

Yes. Adult Casual is $30 per class, Women's Casual is $20 per class. No commitment.

9 Duke St, Windsor VIC 3181. 2 minutes walk from Windsor Station (Sandringham line).

Free 2-hour parking is available off James St, 1 minute walk from the academy. Duke St itself is metered.

Please refer to our timetable for current class times, or contact us directly if you're unsure which class to attend.