Flying Squirrel Jiu-Jitsu

22/08/2026

A few familiar faces back on the mats! 🐿️🥋

Big congratulations to Darcy and Andres, both back training after their adventures. It’s great to have you both home and back with the team.

And a special shout-out to Big Thomas, one of our original Flying Squirrel students. It’s pretty special seeing someone who’s been part of the club from the early days still on the mats, training and progressing.

Congratulations, legends. Great to have you all back! ❤️

20/08/2026

Start with the fundamentals. Build from there.

Jiu Jitsu can look complicated from the outside, but everything comes back to strong fundamentals: understanding position, movement, connection, control and how to keep yourself safe while you learn.

Our Wednesday Fundamentals classes are a great place to start, whether you’re completely new to Jiu Jitsu, returning after some time away, or simply want to keep sharpening the foundations of your game.

🥋 Wednesday 6:00am
🥋 Wednesday 6:00pm

Fundamentals classes are also about more than techniques. They’re a chance to learn alongside other people, get comfortable on the mat and become part of a supportive community.

And importantly, you don’t have to attend a Fundamentals class before joining our other classes. All of our classes are inclusive and welcoming to different experience levels.

The best class for you is ultimately the one that fits your schedule and gets you onto the mat.

Come along, start where you are, and learn Jiu Jitsu with us.

18/08/2026

A little late with this one, but a huge congratulations to Brooke on her first stripe! 🥋🐿️

Brooke Kleem received her stripe a few weeks ago, and we’re incredibly proud of the effort she’s been putting into her training. She continues to learn, improve and challenge herself every time she steps on the mats.

Well earned, Brooke. Keep up the amazing work! 💪

17/08/2026

Flying squirrels can glide up to 90 metres, using tiny adjustments in their body and tail to stay smooth and controlled.

Smooth is fast. Smooth is effortless. 🐿️

Yoko Tomoe Nage.

12/08/2026

12/08/2026

Competition can be such a fun part of the BJJ journey! 🥋🔥

At Flying Squirrel, competing is always a personal choice. There’s absolutely no expectation that everyone needs to compete. There are so many reasons to train jiu-jitsu, and competition is simply one of the opportunities available along the way.

But for those who enjoy the challenge, it can be an amazing experience.

You get to train towards a goal, test yourself under pressure, travel with your teammates, meet people from other clubs and discover things about your jiu-jitsu that you might never notice in everyday training.

There will be wins, losses, nerves, excitement, surprises and plenty of lessons. That’s all part of it.

Some people compete regularly. Some try it once just to see what it’s like. Some decide it’s simply not their thing. There’s no right way to enjoy jiu-jitsu.

But if the idea of testing yourself sounds exciting, competition can be a brilliant adventure.

Train hard. Have a crack. Cheer loudly for your teammates. Learn something. Make some memories.

And most importantly, enjoy your jiu-jitsu. 🐿️🥋

08/08/2026

Had the opportunity to teach a seminar at Southside Training Centre today as part of their grading day.

Southside is an amazing club, led by genuinely good people who I have nothing but respect for. It’s always a privilege to be invited onto someone else’s mats, share some jiu-jitsu and be part of an important day for their team.

A great room, great energy and a really welcoming group of people.

Thanks for having me, and congratulations to everyone who graded today. 👊🥋

07/08/2026

Big congratulations to Lacey at the QLD BJJ Championships last weekend! 🥋💛

Winning, losing and learning, it was a great day out at her first tournament as a yellow white belt.

We’re so proud of the attitude Lacey showed throughout the day, both on and off the mat. Taking on new challenges, learning from every match and representing Flying Squirrel brilliantly.

Well done, Lacey! 🐿️💛

30/07/2026

What a journey it’s been watching Blair earn his blue belt.

Over the past couple of years he’s done far more than improve his jiu-jitsu. He’s committed to looking after his health, lost a significant amount of weight, left the drinking behind, and has shown up week after week with consistency and determination.

One of the things we’re most proud of is seeing him step into our kids program as an assistant coach. The patience, encouragement and positive example he sets for our younger students is exactly what our community is about.

A blue belt is a great achievement, but it’s really just a reflection of the work that’s happened off the mats as much as on them. Discipline, resilience and a willingness to keep improving every single day.

Congratulations, Blair. It’s been an absolute pleasure to watch your transformation, and we’re excited to see where the next part of your journey takes you. 💙🥋