Unit 5/43 Taree St, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220, Australia
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The best coaches, environment and students! Such a great Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym on the coast. Highly recommended.
The atmosphere is so inspiring, everyone is so encouraging. Always feel amazing after training!beautiful people, beautiful owners. Thank you
Southside is then number one place to train on the Gold Coast. From the amazing people who run the day to day to the overall vibe, couldn’t ask for a better place to spend time training BJJ. VC + the other coaches cater to all belts in the room and I would recommend the gym to people at any level in the sport!
After training in many gyms around Australia, moving to the Coast over 6 years ago and joining Southside BJJ was the best decision I ever made. I instantly found a place that became my second home, where everyone is incredibly welcoming and friendly. A few years into my journey, I managed to bring my kids along to experience it too. Now, my 13-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son train alongside me, and they love it just as much. It truly has become a second home for our entire family. Southside is more than just a martial arts academy; it’s a supportive community, and I would definitely recommend it to everyone I know.
I’ve been training BJJ for about 3 years now, and I absolutely love Southside. I’m there almost every day, which says a lot about how much I enjoy the environment. The coaches are amazing, there are plenty of classes to suit different schedules (including women’s only classes), and the vibe is always welcoming and supportive. It’s a great place to train, learn, and be part of an awesome community. OSS💙🥋
I've been training at Southside BJJ for over 14 years, and throughout that time, I've seen firsthand the vibrant culture and standards that make this academy stand out. As a result, I've witnessed its growth and success throughout the years. One of the most impressive things is seeing young children who started training here grow into adults, while entire families continue to train together across generations. That level of loyalty and long-term commitment speaks volumes about the quality of the coaching, the welcoming environment, and the strong sense of community. Southside BJJ is more than just a martial arts academy; it's a place where people develop confidence, discipline, and lifelong friendships. After 14+ years, I can confidently say it has had a positive impact on countless lives, including my own. There's a reason why the standard of technical skill is so high amongst the students. Particularly the amount of talent in the night classes. I highly recommend Southside BJJ to anyone seeking high-quality Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction in a supportive, professional environment.
Southside BJJ is the kind of gym you end up recommending to everyone, not because you were well received on sign-up day, but because week after week, they keep delivering. I’ve trained elsewhere. The difference here is clear. For women: training is serious, the environment is safe, and you never have to prove yourself to anyone. For kids: the coaches know exactly how to build discipline, focus, and self-confidence without unnecessary pressure. My children train here. I train here. The results: physical, mental, and behavioural are real and consistent. As a mother, this was one of the best decisions I’ve made. The discipline built on the mat carries over into home, school, and life. My kids are reinforced with the understanding that respect is non-negotiable, that effort produces results, and that falling is part of the process, what matters is getting back up. What sets Southside apart is the technical quality of the coaches, genuine respect for every kind of student - women, children, beginners, advanced, and those with limitations - and an environment that doesn’t just teach Jiu-Jitsu. It builds character. I recommend it to any family that takes their children’s development seriously.
Fantastic Brazilian Jui-Jitsu gym, with a huge space for training, two matts (one upstairs for kids classes) and nice facilities. This is a family run gym, and it shows - the staff are warm and caring. We’ve had a great experience with our young child starting BJJ here, the coaches have been supportive and helped him feel welcome. Thanks Southside team 💕
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