Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu (Gi and No-Gi), MMA and Personal Training for all levels Free unrestricted on site and street parking available.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, Machida Karate, Strength and Conditioning
El Matador Martial Arts Academy is a family friendly training facility based in Brisbane offering the following disciplines;
Adults & Kids classes
Muay Thai
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
MMA
Personal Training
Take confidence in learning from our highly experienced coaches. El Matador is not just a gym, but a home for member
13/08/2026
Our BJJ program with Coach Tõll Simson has kicked off to a great start! 🥋🔥
Everyone is loving the positive vibes, great energy and extensive experience Coach Toll brings to every session.
Whether you’re completely new to BJJ or have trained before, come down and give it a go!
🥋 BJJ every Tuesday & Thursday
⏰ 5:45pm
🔥 1 WEEK FREE TRIAL
Come train, learn and be part of the team! 👊🏼
Saturday morning pad work for two of our Matador girls 👊🏼🔥
talia castro and Lauren !!!!!
Putting in the rounds and sharpening those skills!
I’ve also got a few openings available for private 1-on-1 training. If you’re interested, send me a DM for more info.
04/08/2026
We’ve made a few slight changes to our timetable.
As of Monday, 10th August, this will be our updated class schedule.
Whether your goal is to improve your striking, learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, step into MMA, get fitter, or simply challenge yourself, we’ve got classes to suit all experience levels.
Muay Thai • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu • MMA
Check out the new timetable and we’ll see you on the mats.
Don’t tell me you want to fight. Prove it.
Our Clinch Shark Tank isn’t about looking tough—it’s about showing heart, grit, and the willingness to keep going when you’re exhausted.
Anyone can say they want to fight. The ones who earn that opportunity are the ones who show up, embrace the hard rounds, and refuse to quit.
Fight spots aren’t given. They’re earned.
02/08/2026
Ready to get active? 👟
Eligible Queensland families can apply for up to $200 through the Play On! Sports Vouchers program to help children aged 5–17 participate in sport.
We’re proud to be a registered Play On! activity provider and can’t wait to welcome new participants.
👉 Learn more: qld.gov.au/playon
Disability and all-abilities activity providers
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Train hard, have fun. Balance is everything.
In this video we’re working through setups and Dutch drills.
We’re focused on learning and improving in each session, but we’re also having a bit of banter and enjoying the process. We know when it’s time to step it up — it’s all about keeping a balance.
That’s what makes consistency easier and training more enjoyable.
Train. Learn. Laugh. Repeat.
01/08/2026
It’s been a great start to our new BJJ classes with Coach Tõll Simson . The feedback from everyone has been awesome, and it’s been great seeing the team get stuck in and enjoy the training.
We’re really looking forward to watching everyone improve over the coming months and seeing our BJJ program continue to grow. Exciting times ahead.
A reminder that BJJ classes are every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:45pm.
Coach Tõll Simson is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt with a wealth of experience as both a competitor and coach, and we’re lucky to have him leading our program.
If you’ve been thinking about giving BJJ a go, now’s the perfect time to jump on the mats. See you at training!
24/07/2026
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at El Matador Martial Arts! 🥋
We’re excited to welcome Toll Simson, a highly accomplished BJJ Black Belt, to lead our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program.
Whether you’re looking to learn self-defence, improve your fitness, compete, or simply challenge yourself, our classes cater to all levels—from complete beginners to experienced grapplers.
With years of experience on the mats and an impressive list of competition achievements, Toll brings world-class knowledge and a passion for helping students develop strong fundamentals, technical skills, and confidence.
📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays
🕠 5:45 PM
📍 El Matador Martial Arts
✅ Beginners welcome
✅ Friendly and supportive environment
✅ Gi & No-Gi techniques
✅ Learn from an experienced BJJ Black Belt
Come and experience one of the fastest-growing martial arts in the world and become part of the El Matador team.
📩 Send us a message to book your first class or find out more.
One of the most rewarding parts of being a coach is seeing someone discover the same passion that changed your own life.
Many people walk through our doors simply looking to get fit, lose a bit of weight, or try something new. Then, a few months later, they’re booking a trip to Thailand to train, immersing themselves in the culture, and falling in love with Muay Thai.
Here is Talia Castro. After only a few months of training, her progress has been incredible. Now she’s spending a few weeks in Thailand, training, learning, and experiencing Muay Thai where it all began. Seeing journeys like this is what makes coaching so rewarding.
People often think my goal is to create fighters, but the truth is, it isn’t.
My goal is to help people become a better version of themselves. To build confidence, discipline, resilience, and a mindset that carries over into every part of life.
Muay Thai is so much more than punches, kicks, and elbows. It’s a culture, a journey, and a lifelong lesson in humility, respect, and self-improvement.
If, through coaching, I can help someone see even a fraction of the beauty I see in this incredible martial art, then I’ve done my job.
That’s what makes coaching truly rewarding.
– Coach Tony Cabrera 🙏🏼🇹🇭
talia castro
| Monday | 8am - 8:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 8:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 8:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 8:30pm |
| Friday | 8am - 8pm |
| Saturday | 7am - 12pm |
