Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu Australia

Academy Renovations

Webmaster — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:27:17 +0000

The time has come to up grade the academy with new mats and changing rooms just to name a few of the new improvements to be carried out. The Carlson Gracie Team Academy in Australia is growing so fast that these upgrades are needed to keep up with the growing demand. A full list of improvements will be up at the academy for you to look at. These will include, male and female change rooms with showers, private matted area for one on one lessons and a fully revised timetable with nearly double the amount of current classes available.

Work will be carried out over several months as there is some major construction to be done but once it is all complete we will have a great new facility.

Ben.

Recent Grading

Webmaster — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:23:50 +0000

A big well done to all that graded over the last week. We had a few students that changed belt colour which was great to see. The academy is really growing from strength to strength with a lot of new coloured belts on the mat.

So congrats to the guys that received there long awaited Blue Belts.

Andrew Cross
Janek Kornfeld
Raphael Kozminsky
Riley Keir
Brenton McKiterick
Sasha Davidovic

I would also like to welcome two of my longest running students to the rank of Purple Belt as this is a big step forward. These two have been with me from when I was just starting out running my own academy in a gym which was located just around the corner from our current full time location. It was a great day for me as well to present them there new rank.

So congrats to them for reaching this mile stone in there training of Jiu-jitsu.

Robert McKenzie (AKA Lil Rob)
Elliott Rosenberg

It was great to see so many on the mat for the grading as we only all get together a few times a year.

Ben.

Carlson Gracie Jr Seminar

Webmaster — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:17:10 +0000

In recent weeks we had Master Carlson Gracie Jr over here in Australia to conduct a weekend of seminars. It was his first trip to Australia and he said that he had a great time. Master Carlson showed some great techniques to a packed out seminar.

He also conducted private one on one lessons to some of the students answering there technique questions in his own style.

The high light of the weekend was at the end of the seminar Master Carlson Gracie presented Kevin Moran with his Brown Belt. At the request of Carlson, Kevin was welcomed into his new rank by having to run the gauntlet to the great delight of the other students.

Carlson Gracie will be back in Australia in the very near future to hold seminars around the country so if anyone is interested please contact me.

Ben.

New Timetable posted online.

Webmaster — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 06:54:28 +0000

Take a look at the latest timetable for the new class details.

New timetable

Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu - New 2008 Timetable

Ben Hall — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 01:05:15 +0000

The new timetable introduces new classes to the club. Firstly are the 2 Kids classes each week. The Takedowns and Self Defense classes allow students to explore other elements of the Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu. The classes are available to students of all levels.

For those interested in exploring MMA & Vale Tudo, then drop by on Tueday and Thursday night for the MMA classes.

Congratulations & The Masters of Grappling 2 DVD

Ben Hall — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 14:13:33 +0000

I have a late congratulations to “Dancing” Dave B. for being awarded the rank on Blue belt on 1^st June also on the completion of his Carlson Gracie Australia documentary.

I have had a busy schedule lately with one thing and another to which I had to cancel my Brazil trip this year to the Mundial. I have to now be on Guam to corner a guy fighting for Australia in an up coming MMA show. While on Guam I will be conducting a seminar along with my instructor Carlson Gracie Jr. The academy will be running as normal while I am over seas with the exception of the MMA class which will be canceled for the duration of my travels.

Some of the team competed in Jiu-Jitsu super fights held in a ring last month with us winning all but one match. The Carlson Gracie Team were up against fighters from Nova Uniao and Machado, with all our matches finished by submission. So well done to the guys for stepping up.

With the recent release of “Masters of Grappling 2” DVD which I demonstrated some techniques in Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu we have had some great reviews on our segment of the DVD, one of which came from the producer:

Ben Hall has presented by far one of the best segments we have ever received. His presentation was excellent, his instruction was very clear and thorough, and overall he demonstrated a well thought out and highly technical segment on Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu.

I would have no hesitation on featuring Ben again in the Masters of Grappling DVD series, and would also recommend him as an instructor to any of those who have access to his schools.

Sincerely,

Jeremy Ta’kody

Producer: Masters of Grappling DVD series.

All keep training hard and I will see you on my return in a few weeks.

Ben Hall

A couple of congratulations to be said

Ben Hall — Wed, 31 May 2006 14:11:09 +0000

The first has to go out to all of the team who competed in the Victoria State Jiu-jitsu championships. We put in a team manly made up of white belts with many stepping up for the first time. We came back with a good haul of medals as usual with some great fights along the way to the Gold’s. Dave Broder had one of the toughest and most controversial fights due to some indecisive refereeing but he won the gold in the end. Nick and Cam both made it to the final in the same category and decided to fight for the gold with Nick coming away with the win, both won there previous fights decisively by submission. There were too many good fights to mention with other team mates coming home with medals so congratulations to all!!

Jules B. was awarded his Blue belt on Thursday in class a week after the comp after showing everyone his great Jiu-Jitsu skill. We will now be looking for some great things to come from him. He is always keen to train and help out but is also very competitive and willing to step up. He will be entering his second Shooto tournament in the not so distant future so keep your eyes open for him.

Congratulations on your well deserved new grade.

Ben Hall

Busy academy, demonstrations, competitions

Ben Hall — Wed, 22 Feb 2006 23:27:30 +0000

The academy has had a busy start to the year with several demonstrations and competitions, with some of the team competing in Jiu-Jitsu, submission wrestling and MMA with some great success. I have seen most of you back at training but a few (you know who you are) have yet to start the year with some good Jiu-Jitsu training. I have also had a sad time with the passing of Grandmaster Carlson Gracie in the last few weeks but I will endeavor to carry on his teaching with the help of his son Carlson Gracie Jr.

I will be holding an in house seminar for Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu students only on Saturday 25th March covering everything you need to know about applying an Armbar. See the attachment for details or give me a call if you have any questions. Please let me know if you are coming along so as I can work out numbers.

Thanks.

See you on the mat soon.

Congratulations Darryl

Ben Hall — Wed, 22 Feb 2006 14:09:48 +0000

I would just like to take this opportunity to congratulate my student Darryl Trotter for 2 things. Firstly on his recent marriage to long time partner of 5 years, I wish him and his new wife all the best for the future and success in what ever endeavors behold them. Secondly but by no means least in terms of hard work and achievement I presented Darryl with his Blue Belt. Anyone who has ever trained with him will know his never say die attitude, so congratulations again on your well deserved rank.

Ben Hall

Free Jiu Jitsu Lesson

Ben Hall — Wed, 22 Feb 2006 10:34:37 +0000

Welcome to Gracie Jiu Jitsu Australia.

The only way to truly experience the dynamic nature of Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu is to get on the mat and experience it first hand. For first time visitors to the Club are offered one free Jiu Jitsu Lesson.

To get more information regarding the Free Jiu Jitsu Lesson, fill in the contact form below.

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