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Chess Club jiu-jitsu

Chess Club Jiu-Jitsu is a dedicated school focused on sharing the art of BJJ. We exist to bring together a community of like-minded people and passing on to the next generations the principles of martial arts.

Brazilian JiuJitsu

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Fun Activity for Kids on the Sunshine Coast

Kids JiuJitsu

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Why choose chess club jiu-jitsu?

our focus is on creating a family-friendly space that cultivates discipline, skills & camaraderie

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Community

A sense of community is often lost in modern society. Throughout history, humans have always lived in tight-knit communities, but we’ve now moved towards a much more isolated way of life. Where society is becoming more and more isolated & sedentary, we’re going down the opposite path. Are you a Sunshine Coast local? Find your tribe at Chess Club.

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Your happy place

beginner-friendly culture

We are all about fostering a supportive and welcoming environment for newcomers. No matter your skill level, you will find a place to learn, grow, and thrive in our community. Join us and discover the joy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in a space where everyone’s journey is valued and encouraged.

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Human Chess

Self Development

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is also described as Human Chess. And wrestling is an ancient practice that has been around for thousands of years. We practice modern jiu-jitsu with traditional martial arts principles. Be punctual, greet everyone, be respectful, maintain good posture, keep hygiene standards high, follow uniform guidelines & take care of everyone. Most importantly, lets have fun!

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Free Online Courses

Welcome to Chess Club Jiu-Jitsu, where our passion for BJJ knows no bounds.

We are thrilled to offer a FREE Online BJJ Beginners Course that is open to enthusiasts worldwide.

Our mission is simple: to empower you with the fundamentals of BJJ, without any profit intentions, because we believe in sharing the art we love.

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  • Thanks, Kris and Rafa, for making strarting JiuJitsu a really nice experience. I would highly recommend anyone interested in Jiu-jitsu coming to Chess Club for a trial. The club caters to all ages and experience levels, and there are sessions for kids, women, and men.

    Chris Hansen

  • Rafa, Jake and the team at Chess Club are extremely knowledgable in all aspects of Jiu-Jitsu and body movement, the way the classes are structured mean anyone of any level can take part and learn. There are no ego’s and I would recommend Chess Club to everyone !

    Lewis Game

  • Rafa is very welcoming towards visitors. I came down from Melbourne and he was very enthusiastic to have me visit. His students were very respectful on the mat. I felt safe training with them. I highly recommend others to come and drop by, if as a local wanting to try jiu jitsu for the first time or if you need some training whilst on holiday!

    Maria Bracken

  • Great gym floor downstairs, always welcomed into the gym by a friendly face. Coach Rafael is fantastic at explaining simple ju-jitsu moves and being a great head coach. Always very neat and tidy always a clean gym floor. Would recommend this gym to anyone who wants to work on their body

    Jackson Lynch

  • Joined the Chess Club Jiu Jitsu gym 8 weeks ago and Rafa the head coach has created a fun, friendly environment for newbies and everyone looking to give Jiu Jitsu a go! A community vibe where you feel you belong, welcomed and respected regardless of who, what, and where you come from. This extends to Jake, Joel and the Chess club team creating a brilliant health and fitness hub culture in the Sunny Coast. Love your work Chess Club!

    Api Maea

  • My son does children’s ju-jitsu under coach Rafael. We and he love it. The centre is clean, new and well suited. The classes are well structured and progressive with the kids learning a heap from all of Rafael‘a coaching but also having great fun. The kids quickly become friends and we enjoy catching up with everyone at the club. Certainly recommend.

    Ryan Gruell

  • Finding the right place to start a new practice or discipline is important, it needs to have the right leaders and a clear foundation, growth is the natural byproduct. I’ve found exactly what I needed at Chess Club.

    Mitchell Dabinett

  • Legendary gym, highly recommend the beginner course to start your jujitsu journey.

    Sam Ross

  • Great place to learn and train BJJ, Rafa is super knowledgable and everyone is really nice

    Mitch C