Questions are part of the journey

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — BJJ for short — is a grappling martial art built around control, movement, leverage and problem solving. At Rogue you learn the principles behind the techniques, so you understand why they work, can adapt as you grow, and build confidence on the mat.

Absolutely. Rogue welcomes people who are completely new to BJJ as well as experienced practitioners. Classes are taught with clear instruction, a considered pace and individual attention so you can learn safely and build from where you are. The Beginners class is the natural place to start.

A warm welcome, clear technical instruction and a supportive learning environment. Classes include teaching, practice and time to work through positions with a partner. The tempo is managed so you feel safe and can build confidence.

Comfortable, clean training clothes without zips or pockets, and water. If you have a gi you can bring it — Rogue trains both Gi and No-Gi. If you are arranging your free first week, follow the guidance we send when you register.

Your first week at Rogue is free, and it is made up of eight sessions: Beginners and Principles on Monday evening, two Explore sessions on Tuesday morning, Kids and Youth on Tuesday afternoon, Beginners again on Thursday evening, and Self Defence on Saturday morning. Mike teaches all eight, so you meet the head coach every time you train, and you can come to as many of them as suit you. If you already grapple and would like to get onto the rest of the timetable while you are here, mention it when you register and Mike will sort it out with you. Register your interest and we will be in touch.

No. Jiu-jitsu is how you get fit, not something you need to be fit for. Training is scaled to your current level so you build conditioning naturally as you learn.

Rogue BJJ Canberra is a ground-floor unit in the EMBARK building at G06/253 Northbourne Avenue, Lyneham ACT 2602.

Street parking is available on Deburgh Street. Parking is subject to posted signs, time limits and local restrictions, so allow a little time to walk from Deburgh Street to the EMBARK building and follow the building signage when you arrive.

Yes. Take the Canberra light rail to the Macarthur Avenue stop. From there it is a short walk to the EMBARK building at G06/253 Northbourne Avenue.

It depends on where you are and what you want to develop. Beginners is for people starting out. Explore encourages problem solving, creativity and fun. Principles digs into the core ideas behind BJJ, and Self Defence focuses on practical skills for real situations. Open Mat is extra mat time to drill and roll.

Kids BJJ is a fun, safe introduction for children aged 5 to 9. Youth BJJ is a focused, empowering class for young people aged 10 to 15. A child can move up early if they are mature enough for the older class, decided with their parents. See the Kids & Youth page.

Every class is capped at twelve, including anyone training a free first week. The only additions on the mat are extra instructors. It is a safety decision, not a marketing one.

No. Rogue is a non-competition club for all levels. Training centres on personal growth, physical fitness, mental wellness, technical instruction and a strong community.

Yes, both, with coaching shaped around your needs and health goals.

Member safety is our priority. As a non-competition club we focus on technical control and mutual respect. Training sustainably and following instructor guidance keeps the risk of injury low compared with many other sports. Our full standard on neck attacks, including what we do and do not teach children, is set out in chokes and safety.

Coaches are mindful of injury prevention so members can train consistently over years rather than in bursts. Safety, strength, defence and mobility are all part of the training experience, alongside clear communication and a managed class tempo. The rules we train under, and the reasoning behind each one, are written out in full in chokes and safety.

Two sessions a week is a good starting point. Consistent, sustainable training matters far more than pushing hard early on.

No. Rogue does not take walk-ins. To train, register in advance and acknowledge the club’s code of conduct and member terms. It is how we keep the mat safe and the class within its cap.

Weekly memberships start at $69 a week for Rogue BJJ, with BJJ + Yoga and the Mastery Program also available, and Kids at $30 a week. Paid-upfront options exist for the BJJ membership. All the detail is on the prices page.