October Beginners’ NoGi Jiu Jitsu Camp
Train4. Yamanto / October 2026 beginners’ NoGi camp
Your first step
onto the mats.
Always wanted to try NoGi jiu jitsu? Start here. Four weeks to learn the fundamentals, get comfortable on the mats and build the confidence to keep going. No experience needed.
20 Oct–12 Nov 2026 · Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6–7 a.m. · $235 AUD
Book my spot — $235 ↗Limited to 12 beginners.
Train4 rash guard + full timetable access included.
ONE CAMP. A CONFIDENT START.
Everything you need to get started.
01 / Learn the basics
Four weeks of beginner-focused NoGi jiu jitsu — training in a rash guard and shorts. Get an introduction to the movements, positions and partner training that make up the sport.
02 / Make it your morning
Train Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6–7 a.m., for four weeks — eight camp sessions from Tuesday 20 October to Thursday 12 November 2026. You’ll also have access to the full class timetable throughout your four-week camp.
03 / Get fitted. Meet the team.
Come in before camp starts to get fitted for your included Train4 rash guard, meet the team and get familiar with the academy. Feel at home before your first session.
Is this for me?
If you’ve wanted to try jiu jitsu but weren’t sure where to start, this is your starting point.
- You’re brand new and want the basics explained.
- You’d like to start alongside other beginners.
- You want a four-week introduction before finding your regular training routine.
No experience needed. Just a willingness to learn.
A few quick answers.
Do I need any experience?
None. This camp is built for first-timers who want to learn the fundamentals and feel confident joining regular classes.
What is NoGi, and what do I wear?
NoGi is jiu jitsu without the traditional Gi uniform. You’ll train in a rash guard and suitable shorts. Your Train4 rash guard is included; ask the team about suitable shorts at your fitting.
When and where is the camp?
At Train4 Academy in Yamanto, QLD. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6–7 a.m., from 20 October to 12 November 2026 — four weeks, eight sessions.
What does the $235 include?
All eight camp sessions, your Train4 rash guard and access to the full class timetable during the four-week camp.
When do I get my rash guard?
Come in before camp starts to get fitted, meet the team and get familiar with the academy. Contact us to arrange your visit. Arrange your fitting ↗
Your first step starts 20 October.
$235 AUD · Four weeks · Limited to 12 beginners.
Book my spot — $235 ↗
Mitsuyo
Maeda
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has its roots in the early 20th century when Japanese martial artist Mitsuyo Maeda, a master of Judo, immigrated to Brazil.
Maeda was part of a group sent by Judo's founder, Jigoro Kano, to spread Judo worldwide. In Brazil, Maeda met and befriended Gastão Gracie, a businessman who helped him settle in the country.
Carlos
Gracie Sr.
As a gesture of gratitude, Maeda began teaching Judo to Gastão's son, Carlos Gracie, who then passed on the knowledge to his brothers, most notably Hélio Gracie.
Over time, the Gracie family adapted and modified Judo techniques to create what is now known as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, emphasizing ground fighting and submissions.
Hélio
Gracie
he development of BJJ was heavily influenced by the physical limitations of Hélio Gracie, who was smaller and weaker compared to his brothers.
He refined the techniques to rely more on leverage, timing, and technique rather than brute strength, making the art accessible and effective for smaller individuals.
The Gracie family began to challenge practitioners of other martial arts to no-holds-barred matches to prove the effectiveness of their style.
These "Gracie Challenge" matches played a crucial role in popularizing BJJ and demonstrated its practicality in real combat situations.
1993
The First UFC
In the latter half of the 20th century, BJJ gained international recognition, largely due to the efforts of Hélio's son, Rorion Gracie.
In 1993, Rorion co-founded the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in the United States to showcase the effectiveness of BJJ against other martial arts disciplines.
Today, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is practiced worldwide, with numerous schools and practitioners, and it continues to evolve, influencing and being influenced by other combat sports and martial arts.
Royce
Gracie
Royce Gracie, representing the family, won three of the first four UFC tournaments, solidifying BJJ's reputation as a formidable martial art.
The Gracie family revolutionized martial arts globally by demonstrating the effectiveness of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) through their "Gracie Challenge" matches and the establishment of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 1993.
Royce Gracie's dominance in the early UFC tournaments showcased BJJ's superior techniques in real combat situations, highlighting the importance of ground fighting and submissions.
This shift in the martial arts landscape led to a broader acceptance and integration of BJJ into mixed martial arts (MMA), influencing training regimens and sparking a global interest in cross-disciplinary martial arts practices.