We believe that grappling is where pressure, movement and logic intersect, and that personal development comes from the pursuit of mastering this convergence.
We provide a training environment that is friendly and fun, but also challenges our members to grow by getting out of their comfort zone.
Community is built through a shared goal. We pride ourselves on the sense of achievement and camaraderie that our members forge on our mats.
memberships
Our mission is to advance the sport of submission grappling (no-gi jiu-jitsu) into a professional, organised team sport in Australia.
Let’s learn new skills, train hard, get fit and have fun—together.
If you’re interested in enrolling in training with us, check out our adults membership options below.
UNLIMITED MEMBERSHIP
$49
pEr week
UNLIMITED ACCESS TO ALL TIMETABLED ADULT SESSIONS
BILLED MONTHLY
CROSSTRAINER MEMBERSHIP
$39
pEr week
ACCESS TO ALL ADULT SESSIONS TWO DAYS PER WEEK
BILLED MONTHLY
ADVANCE GRAPPLING’S TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY - NO EXCEPTIONS.
adult grading
How do we do adult grading at our academy?
Despite our aspirations to champion submission grappling as a sport, we understand it will always be rooted in the martial art of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ), where the standard measurement for skill is belt rank.
With this in mind, we promote our members in accordance with the BJJ rank system to signify their progression and general skill level.
While we don’t award a physical belt, we award the corresponding coloured rank that can be signified with a rash guard of that colour.
We don’t award stripes/degrees at each rank for one simple reason: as a no-gi only academy, our members don’t wear belts.
We do not charge a promotion or grading fee.
IBJJF ADULT BELT SYSTEM
MINIMUM TIME ON EACH BELT
Getting your belt in the minimum time stipulated by the IBJJF is an unrealistic expectation for 90% of practitioners - if they are being held to a good standard.
It is our belief that these minimum times are only possible with exceptional dedication and ability, as well as outstanding competition results.
It’s widely accepted that the average time to achieve the rank of black belt is 8-10 years.
Belt rank isn’t the be-all and end-all
A higher rank will not always outperform a lower rank. Lower ranks can be better and more skilful than higher ranks for a multitude of reasons: age, size, athleticism, previous experience, ability to train more often, etc.
However, belt rank is a general indicator of the skill and knowledge of the practitioner - as determined by their coach.
ADULT RANK SYSTEM
EXPECTED TIME AT EACH LEVEL
The above timeline is how an average practitioner can expect to progress at Advance Grappling Academy with consistent training (2+ times a week).
Earning the next rank is a very individual thing, so the above times WILL vary from person-to-person. Some people will progress faster than the expected time at each level, others may be slower.
Regardless of rank, ability comes from consistent training and effort. If you focus on training frequently, enjoying your experience and improving your skills - rank will eventually follow.
The worst thing a coach can do is award a new rank too early - it’s a disservice to the person receiving it, and to the sport.
WHEN IS A NEW RANK AWARDED at advance?
From the moment a member participates in their first session, they are considered to hold the rank of white.
All further coloured ranks can be awarded: in class in any given session, on a designated grading day, or at a competition (usually on the podium).
There is no grading ‘test’.
HOW IS IT JUDGED?
Coach Jack grades based on criteria: minimum time required in the rank, consistent attendance, consistent effort in class, and whether or not you have sufficient skill and experience to carry the next rank.
He is constantly assessing these criteria each and every time you train - through attendance tracking, observing you while you train and spar, or sparring with you personally (and taking into account your competition performance, if applicable).
Black Belt Australian National Silver Medallist
Black Belt State Champion
Brown Belt Pan Pacific Champion
Brown Belt Australian National Pro Champion
Brown Belt 2x Sydney International Champion
Brown Belt 4x State Champion
Purple Belt 3x Australian National Champion
Purple Belt 2x Sydney International Champion
Purple Belt 7x State Champion
MEET YOUR Coach
JACK GOODWIN-BAINBRIDGE (1st degree black belt) is an experienced Australian grappling practitioner & educator. A practitioner since 2012 and instructor of both children and adults since 2014, Jack has also competed at all belt levels, locally and internationally. Jack views grappling as an effective tool for personal development. His expertise lies in teaching to diverse learning styles at all ages and he is passionate about upholding the integrity of the grappling arts.