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  If you’re on this page there’s a good chance you live in the Shire and have thought about doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes at some point. Similarly, if you’re a member of Gracie Miranda, you probably have many friends who say they want to try self defense training. Invariably, people have reasons to stop...Read More

People from all over Sutherland Shire come to Gracie Miranda to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Usually, when they start out, they simply want to learn some self-defense skills, or are looking for a hobby to help get them in better shape. But Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is addictive. Before long, we often see those same people become...Read More

We’re over halfway through 2019, which means it’s the perfect time to start setting goals for the end of the year. If you’re training at Gracie Miranda, or any other academy around the world, why not enter a competition? Or better yet, shoot for a gold medal. NSW is home to several competitions over the...Read More

We’re lucky at Gracie Miranda to have many advanced grapplers on the mats, as we’ve got more than our share of black, brown and purple belts. But, as with any academy, the most common type of student we have is the humble white belt. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a long journey. It never ends, and...Read More

The Sutherland Shire may be known for its beaches, but not everyone has a swimmer’s physique. And that’s OK! Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)  is a martial art for all shapes, sizes and fitness levels. Still, something we at Gracie Miranda often hear from people who want to try BJJ but who want to “get in shape”...Read More

Gracie Miranda is open seven days a week, and has multiple classes for both kids and adults on every day except Sunday. But Jiu-Jitsu doesn’t end once class is over. Since Gracie Miranda’s opening, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has become a lifestyle for many in the Sutherland Shire. Time off the mats is often spent thinking about...Read More

People who join us at Gracie Miranda are usually looking to either train a martial art for self defense or are trying to pick up a healthy hobby. That’s great, because both of those are perfect reasons to try Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ). However, after a few months students begin to take their martial arts...Read More

On March 10 the Sydney Cup will be held in Sutherland Shire. For parents whose kids practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), this may beg an obvious question: Should my child be competing? When parents sign their kids up at Gracie Miranda, their focus is often on self defense. That’s understandable, because BJJ is among the...Read More

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is addictive – which is why people from all across Sutherland Shire come to train at Gracie Miranda up to 5 or 6 times a week. However, if you want to optimise your game and extend your Jiu Jitsu lifespan, there’s plenty you can do off the mats too. Being a grappling...Read More

It’s a new year, and you know what that means – New Year’s resolutions. People in Cronulla, Miranda and all around the Shire will resolve to work out more, use social media less and so on. Naturally, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academies are not immune to the New Year’s resolution effect. Practitioners at Gracie Miranda, both...Read More