Way of Yawara

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Learning jiu-jitsu in the Melbourne belt

This guide covers the Melbourne belt — Coburg to Hoppers Crossing, and the east through Burwood, Forest Hill and Lilydale to Emerald on the Dandenongs fringe. Seven recorded rooms, every seat printed by a network's own locator — and every row shares its door with this site's team directories. 10th Planet Melbourne in Coburg North (phone printed on its row), Gracie Barra Hoppers Crossing, and five Gracie University Certified Training Centers — Burwood, West Footscray, Lilydale, and two hosted rooms the locator names through its own «at» prefix (inside Ranges Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in Emerald, and inside Dynamic Martial Arts at Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre). Times, prices and trials are questions for each room's network page or its own channels. For someone just starting, the real question is not "which academy is best" but "which one fits me."

Academies being verified

We are re-confirming the essentials: class schedules and trial mechanics. Each academy joins the full guide once its facts meet the bar.

  • 10p Melbourne
    190B Sussex St, Coburg North
    Last checked: 2026-08-31
  • GB Hoppers Crossing Au
    2/16-17 Hammer Ct, Hoppers Crossing
    Last checked: 2026-08-31
  • Gu Burwood
    Unit 2, 5-13 Sinnott St, Burwood
    Last checked: 2026-08-31
  • Gu Emerald
    13 Kilvington Dr, Emerald (hosted venue)
    Last checked: 2026-08-31
  • Gu Forest Hill
    Shop 308, 270 Canterbury Rd, Forest Hill (mall venue)
    Last checked: 2026-08-31
  • Gu Lilydale
    117 Beresford Rd, Lilydale
    Last checked: 2026-08-31
  • Gu West Footscray
    16 Tottenham Pde, West Footscray
    Last checked: 2026-08-31

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a trial class?

It differs by academy. Where we could verify the booking method, it is listed under "Your first visit" in that academy's entry; otherwise, asking through the academy's official channel is the most reliable route.

I'm a complete beginner. Can I just show up?

It differs by academy. Entries show where a fundamentals program and first-visit process are verified. For the rest, check with the academy before visiting. For what a first class actually feels like, see the beginner posts on our blog.