Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on Sydney’s Lower North Shore for kids, adults, beginners and competitors. SJJA Lane Cove is part of one of Australia’s most respected BJJ networks, now on the mats right here in Lane Cove

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Lane Cove.

A world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
academy in Lane Cove.

SJJA was founded in 2016 by Bruno Alves, a multiple-time World Champion black belt. Today, it’s one of Australia’s largest BJJ networks. SJJA Lane Cove brings the same proven curriculum and coaching system to locals of Lane Cove, Longueville, Riverview, Greenwich, and nearby suburbs—without the need to travel into the city.

Kids Jiu-Jitsu (3–15)

Kids BJJ in Lane Cove that builds confidence, discipline and real anti-bullying skills, in a safe and structured environment. A great after-school activity for North Shore families.
Beginners always welcome.

  • Ages 3+
  • Teens
  • After-school friendly

Adults BJJ, all levels

From your first day to competition. Beginner-friendly BJJ classes and a structured curriculum that keeps you improving whether you train twice a week or every day. Gi and
No-Gi.

  • Fundamentals
  • Advanced
  • Open mat

Women’s BJJ & self-defence

A women-only space to learn the most effective self-defence system in the world. Fitness, skills and confidence, with no experience needed.

  • Women-only sessions
  • Self-defence
  • Beginners welcome
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Founder

Bruno Almeida Alves
Black Belt 4th Degree
3× World Champion

Investing in Kids

Train under a World Champion’s system.

Every coach at our Lane Cove martial arts academy teaches the methodology built by founder Bruno Alves, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt 4th degree under Zé Radiola (ZR Team) and a World, Pan American, South American and European champion.

You get a clear path from white belt forward, taught the same proven way as our Crows Nest
flagship.

Inside SJJA
Lane Cove.

A look at our mats, our members and the culture we’re building on the North Shore.

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WHAT OUR MEMBER SAY

The proof is on
the mats.

SJJA has earned a 4.9-star average from thousands of Google reviews across its network, and Lane Cove is proud to continue that tradition.

4.9 average | 96% recommend

Based on 1708+ Google reviews

Can’t fault this school. Wonderful, attentive and fun teachers, lovely staff, and my child’s confidence has grown markedly. Thank you Sharp.

Amanda B.

Google · ★★★★★

Awesome atmosphere, classes early and late for every level. World-class black belts teaching great jiu-jitsu — couldn’t recommend it more.

Jack Martin

Google · ★★★★★

My daughter absolutely loves the kids classes. The supportive environment builds her confidence and strength while keeping it fun. Top-tier coaching.

Sarah P.

Google · ★★★★★

Your first class is on
Us.

Come try Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with no commitment. Meet the coaches, walk the mats, see the culture.