Instructors

Meet our experienced and certified instructors, dedicated to helping you succeed on your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey.

Professor Marcelo Rezende

Black Belt 6th Degree

Professor Anderson Wanderley

Black Belt

Professor Markson Nascimento

Black Belt

Coach Giuliana Kleina

Brown Belt

Training Philosophyn

At Gracie Barra Headquarters – Sydney, our training philosophy is rooted in the belief that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is more than a martial art — it’s a powerful tool for personal growth, community connection, and lifelong development. Our certified instructors deliver structured classes in a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for students of all ages and experience levels.

Guided by Gracie Barra’s core values of Brotherhood, Integrity, and Development, we emphasise technical excellence, mutual respect, and consistent progression. Whether you’re learning self-defense, improving fitness, or preparing for competition, our curriculum helps students become both skilled martial artists and confident individuals — ready to apply those lessons on and off the mats.

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Jiu-Jitsu Journey with Gracie Barra

Instructor Certifications

All instructors at Gracie Barra Headquarters – Sydney complete annual training through the official Gracie Barra Instructor Certification Program (ICP), ensuring every class is taught to the highest standards of safety, structure, and leadership. This certification process keeps our teaching aligned with Gracie Barra’s global standards — practiced in over 1,500 schools worldwide.

Each instructor also holds a valid First Aid certificatecurrent Police Check, and NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC). These requirements demonstrate our unwavering commitment to providing a safe, professional, and trusted environment — especially for parents seeking martial arts classes for children in Frenchs Forest and the Northern Beaches.

DEVELOPMENT BROTHERHOOD INTEGRITY

School Hours

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

11:30 am–1:30 pm, 3–8:30pm

3:30–8 pm

11:30 am–1:45 pm, 3–8 pm

3:30–8:45pm

11:30 am–1:45 pm, 3–8 pm

8:45 am–12:15pm

Closed