Shibusa Jiu Jitsu Studio

Level 1/102 Emu Bank, Belconnen ACT 2617, Australia

5.0 (81 reviews)

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Adam Fraser

After 8 months of training in Shibusa I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to learn Jiu Jitsu. I started at 42 with no prior experience and I felt really welcomed and encouraged by the instructors and other students. Shaher and Al are passionate about Jiu Jitsu and it shows in their training. They’re excellent instructors, easy to learn from and always approachable. The beginner program is an excellent approach for new members. It helped me gain some much needed fundamental skills before moving to intermediate. From there the classes were well structured, challenging yet still enormous fun.

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Posted 1 month ago
Jocelyn

I've been training at Shibusa for a few years now. The culture is great, very friendly and supportive, and the instruction is incredible.

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Posted 2 months ago
Yechan Kim

Shibusa is the only place to sign up if you’re after a safe, clean, and welcoming academy to train jiujitsu at. Not only that, but the instruction is second to none - the classes are well planned and structured to promote efficient learning. The students are friendly, and the community vibe is real! I frequently travel for work, and make time to visit other grappling school, academies and gyms. I’ve learned something from each of them, but no other school has come close to providing the all round high level experience that I get at Shibusa. You won’t regret entrusting Shaher and Al with your jiujitsu journey!

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Posted 3 months ago
Izaac

Shibusa has been an awesome place to train. Shaher, Allen and everyone who trains here have created a welcoming environment, where people train and help each other without fail. It has been my favourite place out of many to train, I am grateful I tried it out and that I get to continue training here.

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Posted 3 months ago
M C

An amazing place to train with people of all ages, skill levels and backgrounds. Shaher and the team are awesome and have built an amazing environment to train. Love Shibusa!

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Posted 3 months ago
Mike Vangelovski

Really well-structured BJJ gym with a strong focus on fundamentals and intentional coaching. Classes are clearly designed with purpose, from warm-ups through to technical instruction and positional sparring with clear goals. It's excellent for both beginners and advanced people, and there's a strong no-ego culture on the mats. As a newer student, I've really appreciated how considered everything is at Shibusa. It's a great place to train if you’re looking for structure while learning from the best.

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Posted 5 months ago
Michael Miles

I’ve been training at Shibusa for two years now and it’s been an incredible experience. Shaher, Allen and the team have created something really special, not just a great academy, but a strong and supportive community. What stands out most is how welcoming it is for beginners (like I was when I started), while still providing high-level coaching and challenge for those who’ve been training longer. The classes are structured, technical, and focused on real development. Shibusa genuinely supports all levels. Whether your goal is to get fit, learn self-defence, or compete, you’ll feel encouraged and pushed to improve in the right way.

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Posted 8 months ago
Peter Conti

The best place to train, Shaher and Allen are super friendly and approachable coaches with lots of experience and genuinely care about your BJJ journey and wellbeing. The fellow classmates aren’t ego driven, are friendly and everyone looks out for each other. Many of the people I have meet at Shibusa honestly are starting to feel like family. The class formats are really well set out too. Many times I feel so tired walking up the stairs to the class, but once I pass the threshold I feel energised and good!

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Posted 8 months ago
mac mih

Professional coaches who pay close attention to my movements and are ready to offer ways to improve my technique. The gym has a friendly atmosphere and is always clean.
Posted 1 year ago
Clare Conway

Shaher is incredibly welcoming and warm, and very patient with beginners. He and Al explain the 'why' of movements, not just how to do them. I always felt safe and supported while learning from both of them. The gym is super clean and tidy and you can tell when you walk in the Shaher holds himself to an incredibly high standard. If youre looking to try something new and get fit, I couldn't recommend Shibusa more.
Posted 1 year ago
Nathan1234

Shaher and Allen are both exceptional teachers. Their teaching style is thoughtful and attentive. The facilities are clean and modern, the gym is welcoming for beginners whilst maintaining a competitive culture for intermediate and advanced BJJ athletes.
Posted 1 year ago
Milan Bhandari

Fantastic BJJ gym with skilled, supportive coaches and a welcoming team culture. Every session is fun, challenging, and full of learning. Highly recommend to anyone looking to train and grow on and off the mats!
Posted 1 year ago
James w

Having trained around Aus and overseas for over a decade and I can say that BJJ at Shibusa is delivered to an exceptional standard. Shaher does really well to break down complex concepts into small steps which makes understanding and learning techniques manageable for all skill levels. Classes are awesome, culture is great, the mats are the clean, and safety is a priority. Highly recommend.
Posted 1 year ago