GFTeam Joondalup Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Perth

22/10/2026

In Jiu-Jitsu, a good team is much more than a group of people who train in the same gym. It’s a group of people who help each other become better — on and off the mats. 🥋🤍
🥋 What creates a GOOD TEAM?
Respect: Everyone deserves respect, regardless of belt, experience or competition results.
Consistency: A strong team is built by people who keep showing up, even when motivation is low.
Support: We celebrate each other’s achievements instead of feeling threatened by them.
Humility: We stay willing to learn, accept feedback and recognise that everyone has something to teach us.
Team spirit: We help beginners, encourage teammates and understand that individual growth makes the whole team stronger.
Commitment: We contribute to the team, not just take from it.
🤝 How to be a GOOD TRAINING PARTNER
Train to help each other improve, not to prove you’re better. Every round is an opportunity for both people to learn.
Control your ego and your strength. Match your partner’s experience and intensity, and prioritise safety.
Protect your partner. Apply techniques with control, release submissions when they tap, and never turn training into a battle of pride.
Be adaptable. Sometimes challenge your partner; sometimes give them space to work. Good training isn’t about winning every round.
Communicate. Ask questions, give constructive feedback when appropriate, and speak up if something feels unsafe.
Respect everyone’s journey. Remember that you were once a beginner, and one day you may need the patience and support you’re giving someone else today.
Show up for your teammates. Encourage them, celebrate their progress and help create an environment where everyone feels welcome.
The most important lesson
A strong team isn’t built only by its best athletes, toughest competitors or highest belts. It’s built by the people who show up, help others grow, respect the process and make their teammates want to keep coming back.
Be the training partner you’d want to have. Be the teammate you’d be proud to stand beside.
Because in Jiu-Jitsu, we may step onto the mats as individuals, but we improve together.

21/10/2026

🥋❤️ Amazing school project by Izzy! ❤️🥋

We’re so proud of Izzy, our wonderful 8-year-old student who has been training with GFTeam Joondalup for nearly two years!

Her dedication, consistency and progress have been incredible to watch. 🥹 Seeing her love for Jiu-Jitsu shine through her school project reminds us why we love what we do.

Izzy, keep learning, growing and inspiring others! We’re so happy to have you and your sister on our mats. 🙏❤️

21/10/2026

🥋 BIG NEWS FOR FAMILIES IN PERTH’S NORTHERN SUBURBS! 💙💛

Little Grapplers is coming to GFTeam Joondalup!

We’re excited to introduce a new Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class specially designed for little ones aged 3–4 years old, creating an opportunity for our youngest grapplers to begin their journey in a safe, fun and supportive environment.

At this age, it’s about so much more than Jiu-Jitsu. It’s about developing confidence, coordination, balance, listening skills, social connections and resilience — all while moving, playing and learning.

We believe every child deserves the opportunity to build confidence, discover what they’re capable of and develop important life skills from an early age.

💙 Fun. Movement. Confidence.

📅 Starting 5 January 2027 - 4:30pm
📍 GFTeam Joondalup
🥋 Ages 3–4 years

We’re proud to bring another opportunity for young families in our community to experience the benefits of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Have a little one who would love to join us?

📩 Send us a DM to register your interest!

21/10/2026

Little Grapplers starting 5th of January at 4:30pm - DM to enroll your little one and secure your spot. This class will have limited spots so BE QUICK! We are very excited with this new program at GFTeam Joondalup.

18/10/2026

IBJJF PanPacs 2026 - Day 3 was the Kids day at Panpacs in Melbourne.

Phoenix had his debut at PanPacs this year, being in one of the biggest brackets as a yellow belt. Had a tough opponent in his first fight, he put his game on, managed to secure 2 points. Great experience for him and we will keep working on the plan.

Parker also had a good bracket, with good opponents. He managed to get a beautiful armbar on his first fight, taking him to the finals where he had a good match and brought home a silver medal.

Hugo last time fighting PanPacs as a kid. Being 16yo next year he will already be a Blue belt juvenile. Hugo has had a tough division at Panpacs, tough opponents who makes him work harder.

Thanks Coach Marcelo Guimaraes / Jiu jitsu Athlete to guide our kids and teens to the on the best journey in their BJJ. Teaching them that medals aren’t everything when you do what you love with heart and respect. BJJ is a lifestyle, this is what we try to teach our kids.

18/10/2026

IBJJF PanPacific 2026 - A lot of hard work was put into preparation for this competition. Unfortunately some athletes didn’t have a fight but the ones who had gave tried to gave their all on the mats. 2x masters and 3x kids athletes stepped on the mats representing our team. Great performance by Joshua Jiu Jitsu winning gold in his division in GI and NOGI, had a try at open, winning his first fight securing the bronze. Aline Guimaraes won her division as her opponent didn’t show but she challenged herself going for Open division, fighting an athlete 2x divisions up her weight bringing the silver home. For the kids, we are taking home a silver and a bronze. All three, Parker, Phoenix and Hugo did their best making everyone proud. We leave this competition with a lot of learning and with a lot of work and eager to come back to the next one. Thanks everyone for the support, to all teammates, to the parents support, to the coaches who hold the fort while we were away, to all students who gave our athletes a good training. Bring on the next one 💪🏻🤙🏻

09/10/2026

Kids camp last day - Wow 🤩! What a great week it has been. ALL THE KIDS showed up every single day! They did not miss one day of the camp! They have trained 5x days every morning, with an amazing attitude and a big smile on their faces. Thank you for the incredible support of our first kids camp. Thank you parents, to bring your kids. Thanks Phronesis Jiu Jitsu team to come and have this training together. They all did so well, they made friends and had so much fun together. Today they gave their all and we finished the camp at Yochi. Also thanks to all the coaches and instructors for looking after the kids. Hands up for a successful week, lots of learning and fun! Have an amazing weekend guys! 💪🏻🤙🏻🙏🏻

08/10/2026

07/10/2026

Kids camp day 3 - kids did amazing today, they all gave their best on the mats. The resilience and the energy was high 🤙🏻🙏🏻 Yolandi and her parents brought some strawberries 🍓 to share with everyone. Thank you so much for that! Looking forward for tomorrow 🔥

07/10/2026

Kids camp day 3 - Wow 🤩🔥 Such a good day today. We worked on guard retention, mobility drills, guard games and rolls. Today we pushed them a bit more out of their comfort zone and they all did amazingly well. Thanks team Phronesis Jiu Jitsu for joining us those 2x days of training. It was very nice having the kids together, helping each other to grow! Lets go day 4 tomorrow 🤙🏻💪🏻🔥