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A youth martial arts student learning concepts from a coach on the mats at Gather Jiu Jitsu Academy, Brisbane.

A connected, supportive community where adults and children of all ages and abilities build skill, confidence and character through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Opening October 2026 at 22 Farrant Street, Stafford Heights.

Gather Jiu Jitsu Academy | BJJ in North Brisbane

LEARN DEEPLY.
BELONG FULLY.
GROW BOLDLY.

BECOME A FOUNDATION MEMBER

We're excited to meet you! Gather Jiu Jitsu Academy opens October 2026, creating a welcoming space for BJJ Brisbane families and individuals with a brand new fitout at 22 Farrant Street, Stafford Heights.


Sign up now for Foundation Membership and lock in 20% off your weekly fees for up to 12 months from opening*. Still deciding? Register your interest and we will keep you up to date with the latest news in the lead up to launch.

Kids from $36 a week, adults from $44 a week. Strictly limited to the first 100 members. Promotion ends 31 December 2026.

* Conditions apply.

Philosophy

One academy, learning together

Gather Jiu Jitsu Academy is a connected, supportive community where students of every age and ability build skill, confidence and character through Brazilian jiu jitsu.

What sets us apart is how we learn. While many clubs teach disconnected moves, our whole academy - from kids through to adults - explores the same core positions each week and build on them iteratively. This approach embeds a deep understanding of the principles behind the sport.

This makes us the ideal home for families: parents and kids train the same concepts in their own classes to encourage discussion and connection at home. Everyone moves in the same direction.

Group photo of Black Belt instructors Marcio Marinho and Ben Holding with members and owners of the Gather Jiu Jitsu Brisbane community.

Our classes

Kids 4 to 5

Kids 6 to 8

Kids 9 to 14

Adults

Head Instructor and BJJ Black Belt Marcio Marinho who teaches a concept-based Jiu Jitsu Brisbane class.

Head Instructor & Curriculum Lead, black belt

Marcio Marinho

Leads the academy curriculum. Delivers structured, intentional and deeply connected classes to accelerate students' success. 

Coaches who connect

Meet your coaches

Coach Ben Holding, BJJ Black Belt and senior instructor at Gather Jiu Jitsu Academy Brisbane.

SENIOR Coach, Black Belt

Ben Holding

Creates an environment that is high-energy, insightful and adaptable to every student’s unique style.

Timetable

Train on Your Terms

We will run classes Monday to Saturday, with daily options for kids and adults. Our academy works on consistent concepts each week, which means you can pick the days that fit around school, work and family without missing a beat.

Monday

5:45am - 6:45am

Adults No Gi

11am to 12:15pm

Adults No Gi

4:15pm to 5pm

Kids 6 to 8 Years No Gi

5pm to 5:45pm

Kids 9 to 14 Years No Gi

6pm to 7:30pm

Adults No Gi

Tuesday

5:45am - 6:45am

Adults No Gi

11am to 12:15pm

Adults No Gi

3:30pm to 4:15pm

Kids 4-5 Years No Gi

4:15pm to 5pm

Kids 6 to 8 Years No Gi

5pm to 5:45pm

Kids 9 to 14 Years No Gi

6pm to 7:30pm

Adults No Gi

Wednesday

5:45am - 6:45am

Adults Gi

11am to 12:15pm

Adults Gi

4:15pm to 5pm

Kids 6 to 8 Years Gi

5pm to 5:45pm

Kids 9 to 14 Years Gi

6pm to 7:30pm

Adults Gi

Thursday

5:45am - 6:45am

Adults Gi

11am to 12:15pm

Adults Gi

3:30pm to 4:15pm

Kids 4-5 Years Gi

4:15pm to 5pm

Kids 6 to 8 Years Gi

5pm to 5:45pm

Kids 9 to 14 Years Gi

6pm to 7:30pm

Adults Gi

Friday

5:45am - 6:45am

Adults No Gi

11am to 12:15pm

Adults No Gi

4:15pm to 5pm

Kids 6 to 8 Years No Gi

5pm to 5:45pm

Kids 9 to 14 Years No Gi

6pm to 7:30pm

Adults No Gi

Saturday

6:00am - 7:00am

Adults Gi

8am to 9am

Kids 4-5 Years Gi

9am to 10am

Kids 6 to 8 Years Gi

10am to 11am

Kids 9 to 14 Years Gi

11am to 12:30pm

Adults Gi

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