START AT ANY AGE
ANY FITNESS LEVEL
ADULTS · BEGINNERS WELCOME
Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Mudgeeraba for complete beginners through to competitors. Get fit, learn real self-defence and train with a crew that looks after each other.
★★★★★ 5.0 from 50 Google reviews · First class free · No lock-in contracts
WHY ADULTS TRAIN
MORE THAN A WORKOUT
Most people come for fitness or self-defence. They stay for how it makes them feel, on and off the mats.
FITNESS THAT DOESN'T FEEL LIKE A CHORE
Every class is a full-body workout, and you'll be too focused on the problem in front of you to watch the clock.
REAL SELF-DEFENCE
You learn to control a resisting opponent with technique, not size or strength. It works because you practise it for real.
STRESS RELIEF
Leave work at the door. An hour on the mats switches your brain off like nothing else.
CONFIDENCE
Solving problems under pressure on the mats makes the rest of life feel a lot more manageable.
A CREW THAT HAS YOUR BACK
Train with people from all walks of life who look after their partners and push each other to get better.
Every class is labelled by level, so you always know what you're walking into. Not sure where to start? I'll point you to the right class on our call.
FIND YOUR CLASS
CLASSES BY LEVEL
The fundamentals, step by step: positions, escapes and simple submissions, with controlled drilling and plenty of help.
Tue 6:30am (Gi) · Wed 6:00pm (Gi) · Thu 6:30am (No Gi)
BEGINNERS
START HERE
OPEN TO EVERYONE
ALL LEVELS
Technique, drilling and live rounds. Beginners are welcome from their first week and paired with someone who'll look after them.
Mon 6:00pm · Wed 6:30am · Thu 6:00pm · Fri 6:30am (No Gi)
EXPERIENCED STUDENTS
ADVANCED
Deeper technical work, higher intensity and more live rounds for students ready to push themselves.
Mon & Thu 7:00pm (No Gi)
HOW IT WORKS
YOUR FIRST CLASS, STEP BY STEP
Walking into a jiu-jitsu gym for the first time can feel daunting. Here's exactly what happens, so there are no surprises.
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BOOK YOUR FREE TRIAL
Fill in a quick form or give me a call. It takes less than a minute.
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A QUICK CHAT WITH ME
I'll call to learn about your goals and any old injuries, and find the right class and time for you.
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Arrive 10 minutes early in comfy sportswear. I'll meet you at the door, sort a loan gi if you need one and pair you with an experienced partner. Go at your own pace.
YOUR FIRST CLASS
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CHOOSE YOUR PLAN
If it's the right fit, we'll pick the membership that suits you. Month to month, no lock-in contract.
A CLEAR PATH FOR BEGINNERS
YOUR FIRST 30 DAYS
You won't be thrown in the deep end. Here's what your first month on the mats looks like.
WEEK 1 · FIND YOUR FEET
Learn the basic positions and how to move safely. Go at your own pace, and sit out anything you're unsure about. Sparring is completely optional.
WEEK 2 · BUILD THE BASICS
Core escapes and your first submissions. You'll start to see how the pieces fit together.
WEEK 3 · YOUR FIRST LIGHT ROUNDS
Controlled, light sparring with experienced partners who'll look after you, and only when you're ready.
WEEK 4 · FIND YOUR RHYTHM
Settle into two or three classes a week, and I'll check in with you on how you're going and what you want out of training.
TRAIN HARD. NO EGOS.
SAFETY & CULTURE
The best training partners make you better and still let you go to work the next day. That's the standard on our mats.
EGO-FREE ROOM
Everyone looks after their training partners. Tapping is respected instantly, every time.
MATCHED PARTNERS
New students are paired with experienced, controlled partners, never thrown in with the hardest rollers.
COACH-SUPERVISED ROUNDS
A coach is on the mats for every live round, keeping the intensity where it should be.
TRAIN AROUND INJURIES
Tell me about old injuries and I'll adapt the drills so you can keep training safely.
FIRST AID TRAINED
Coaches are first aid certified, and a kit is always on hand.
CLEAN MATS
Mats are cleaned daily, and good hygiene is expected from everyone.
BELTS & GRADINGS
A PATH YOU CAN SEE
Every stripe and belt is earned on the mats. No shortcuts, no buying rank, so every one means something.
WHITE
Where everyone starts
BLUE
Solid fundamentals
PURPLE
Your own game
BROWN
Refining everything
BLACK
A lifetime on the mats
HOW STRIPES WORK
Each belt has four stripes, awarded for technique, consistency and how you train with others. They're milestones you can track between belts, and a reminder you're moving forward even when it doesn't feel like it.
HOW BELTS WORK
Belts are awarded when you're ready, not on a timeline. I watch how you move, how you roll and how you look after your training partners. Promotions happen in front of the whole team, because everyone who helped you get there should see it.
WHAT MEMBERS SAY
REAL PEOPLE. REAL RESULTS.
Tradies, parents, office workers, first-timers and competitors. Here's what they say about training here.
"Dylan's ability to detail every micro movement is world-class. If you want to accelerate your jiu-jitsu, I highly recommend Dylan Bedford."
DYLAN LOPEZ
Competitor · Adult BJJ
"As a female, I was a little nervous about joining at first, but everyone has been so warm and welcoming that I've never looked back. The community here is something really special."
BRONWYN DUNNE
Beginner · Adult BJJ
"They create a welcoming environment and know how to push you to improve without it ever feeling overwhelming. Easily one of the best decisions I've made."
TOM MCMILLAN
6 months training · Adult BJJ
YOUR COACHES
LEARN FROM PEOPLE WHO'VE BEEN THERE
Every class is run to the same standard, whoever's coaching. Each of us started as a nervous white belt too, so we know exactly what your first class feels like.
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COACH DYLAN BEDFORD
Owner & Head Coach
Brown Belt 3rd DegreeI started Elite in 2023 with five students and one goal: coaching that's personal, structured and high standard. That standard runs through every class.
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COACH DYLAN PALTRIDGE
Assistant Coach
Purple BeltGold Coast Open Champion and 2x QLD State Silver Medallist. Dylan brings detail, energy and patience to every class he runs.
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CHARLEY WEST
Member Experience
Reception & AdminCharley competes in Muay Thai and boxing. She looks after bookings, memberships and everything off the mats, and she's usually the first friendly face you'll meet.
ADULT COMPETITION TEAM
TESTED ON THE MATS
Competing is always optional. For those who want to test themselves, I'll get you ready properly, with game plans, competition-style rounds and a coach in your corner on the day.
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BRETT WOOLLEY
QLD STATE CHAMPION
GOLD COAST OPEN CHAMPION -
BEN WILLIAMSON
QLD STATE CHAMPION
GOLD COAST OPEN CHAMPION -
COACH DYLAN PALTRIDGE
GOLD COAST OPEN CHAMPION
2X QLD STATE SILVER MEDALIST
YOUR FIRST CLASS IS FREE
READY TO GET STARTED?
No experience or fitness needed, and no commitment. Book a free class and I'll call you to find the right class and time for you.
GOT QUESTIONS?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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No. Most people start out of shape, and classes are how you get fit. You go at your own pace and can take a break whenever you need to.
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Absolutely. Our Beginners classes are built for complete first-timers. You'll learn the basics step by step, and nobody expects you to know anything on day one.
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No. Plenty of our members started in their 30s, 40s and beyond. Jiu-jitsu is technique first, so you can train safely and keep improving at any age.
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Safety comes first on our mats. New students are paired with experienced, controlled partners, a coach supervises every live round, and you can tap at any time. Tapping is always respected instantly.
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No. Sparring is completely optional. Most beginners start light rounds after a few weeks, and only when they feel ready.
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Usually, yes. Tell me about it before your first class and I'll adapt the drills so you can train around it. If you're unsure, check with your doctor or physio first.
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Yes. Women train in our adult classes, and I'd love to see that group keep growing. You'll always be paired with partners you're comfortable with.
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Comfortable training clothes with no zips or pockets, like a t-shirt or rash guard with shorts or leggings. Bring a water bottle. If you don't have a gi yet, that's fine, We can loan you one for your trial.
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Two or three classes a week is the sweet spot for steady progress. Start with what fits your schedule, and we'll build from there.
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No. Memberships roll over month to month with no lock-in contracts, so you can train with confidence.