‘Jiu-Jitsu’ translates to the Gentle Art

a combat form that allows your opponent to surrender without being harmed

BJJ Kawana, sunshine coast

Modern Jiu-Jitsu with traditional martial arts principles

As a self-defence martial art, our practice is centered around grappling, ground fighting and holding submissions. Jiu-Jitsu works the mind and the body, applying the principles of pressure, leverage and timing to achieve non-violent submissions.

At Chess Club, we pride ourselves on offering a safe place to learn modern jiu-jitsu techniques whilst maintaining the art’s traditional values. All ages and abilities are welcome in our dojo. Alongside exercising and having fun, you’re also learning a skill that could potentially save your life. Get started today!

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Code of conduct

▉ Be punctual

▉ greet everyone

▉ respect higher belts

▉ maintain good posture

▉ keep hygiene standards high

▉ take care of everyone

▉ do not crank submissions

▉ follow uniform guidelines

▉ be respectful

▉ have fun!!

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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is often described as Human Chess. BOTH REQUIRE STRATEGY, TACTICS, PATIENCE & DISCIPLINE, FURTHERMORE, THEY FORCE US TO TAKE QUICK DECISIONS UNDER PRESSURE, HELPING US TO BUILD EMOTIONAL INTELlIGENCE!

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Meet our team

Coaches

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Rafael Miyashiro
BJJ Head Coach
Rafael Miyashiro
BJJ Head Coach
BJJ Head Coach

  • 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

  • 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.

    Mitch 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

  • 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

  • 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

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  • Jiu-Jitsu’ translates to the Gentle Art. It is a martial arts based on leverage. This allows the smaller player to have a technical advantage over the stronger opponent.

    Jiu jitsu is a full body work out, both physically and mentally. And, it is perfect self defence training for women.

  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has five belt ranks. Everyone starts with a white belt, followed by blue, purple, brown and then black. Brazilian jiu jitsu grading is assessed by our Head Coach Rafael Miyashiro.

  • Our beginner jiujitsu classes focus on:

    1 - Learning the fundamental BJJ flow

    2 - Developing ground movement skills

    3 - Basic submissions and escapes

    3 - Understanding the favourable controlling positions

    4- Escaping the favourable controlling positions

    Our BJJ beginners classes have a huge focus on keeping the practitioner safe until he / she develops awareness of positions, movements and safety. And importantly, we also teach the history and principles of the martial arts to keep the traditions alive.

  • Like any new skill, it takes time and commitment to learn Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. You should aim for 3 classes per week. In time, as your fitness levels and abilities increase, you may attend as many sessions and open mats as you wish.

  • We welcome all ages and abilities.

  • Our beginner classes will assist you to develop ground movement skills plus basic jiu jitsu submissions and escapes. We help you to understand the history and principles of BJJ, the most favourable controlling positions, and how to escape them!

    Our martial arts coaches are a wealth of knowledge and offer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu beginner tips throughout all classes and open mats. Got a question, just ask us!

  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was developed over the traditional Jiu Jitsu, with a greater focus on the bottom game (guard) playing off the back. This gives the less athletic practitioner tools to win a fight over the stronger opponent using techniques based in leverage.

    Japanese Jiu Jitsu is the art of the samurais. It’s applied in a situation where the warrior loses his sword, striking against an armour is not effective. However, taking the fight down to the ground, grappling the opponent and aiming for choke holds & joint locks would be the way to win the battle.

Our club

  • Please check out our memberships page for current offers and pricing.

  • Yes! We welcome all ages and abilities. Our Brazilian Jiu jitsu (BJJ) beginner classes improve mobility and teach basic jiu jitsu moves for self defence. We undertake drills, and set you up to safely engage in grappling and sparring.

  • Yes. If you don’t have a uniform yet, we can lend you one for free.

    For Gi classes, we require you to wear a White Gi with a Black Rashguard.

    And for No Gi Classes - Black Rashguard and Black Shorts. No pockets, zips or buttons.

    Our uniforms can be purchased in house at Chess Club Jiujitsu.

  • Please check our uniform policy above. If don't have your uniform yet, no worries! We can lend you one for free. Always bring a water bottle.

  • Our BJJ beginner programs are the best self defence classes for ladies. We teach women the most favourable controlling positions, and how to escape them!

  • Our students learn the most up-to-date jiu-jitsu techniques that are currently being used in world-class competitions.

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