Programs
See below for the list of programs offerred at Ballard's Academy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts.
For more information please contact us.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

The Gracie Jiu Jitsu system is taught at the Academy. BJJ is a martial art, combat sport and a self-defense system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting.

It promotes the principle that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend themself against a bigger, stronger assailant by using leverage and proper technique—most notably by applying joint-locks and chokeholds to defeat the other person.

BJJ is practiced with the gi, and there is also a large competition scene in NSW for those looking to put their skills to the test.
Muay Thai Kick Boxing
Kickboxing refers to the sport of using martial-arts-style kicks and western-boxing-style punches to defeat an opponent in a similar way to that of standard boxing. Kickboxing is a standing sport and does not allow continuation of the fight once a combatant has reached the ground. Kickboxing is often practised for general fitness, or as a full-contact sport.

The Academy's kick boxing classes are conducted in such a way to suit the novice trainer right through to the fighter looking to get in the ring. Time in the class is generally split between bag/technique work and sparring.
Mixed Martial Arts
Mixed martial arts combines skills including striking, wrestling and submissions and is the ultimate fighting system.
The Academy's MMA classes are suited to all levels of ability and fitness.

For guys looking to take it to the next level and step into the cage, the Academy can offer a rigorous curriculum and regular stable of fighters from various backgrounds to train with.
Kids Jiu Jitsu

The kids BJJ program is for children under 16 years of age and is unlike any other type of martial arts training.

Our kids grappling class focuses on realistic techniques, rather than fancy spining kicks or breaking pieces of plywood. The children will learn realistic and proven techniques for self defense.

The kids will train hard, but saftey is the highest priority and every child is given plenty of attention during each class. All kids classes are both fun and challenging.