About
Advance Jiu-Jitsu
About
Advance Jiu-Jitsu
Started as Gracie Sydney has been a cornerstone of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Australia since 2001 and then taken over by Tony Ourico to become Advance Jiujitsu Academy
Started as Gracie Sydney has been a cornerstone of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Australia since 2001 and then taken over by Tony Ourico to become Advance Jiujitsu Academy
ORIGINS
ORIGINS
Jiu-Jitsu: A Legacy of Evolution and Excellence
Jiu-Jitsu: A Legacy of Evolution and Excellence
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is more than a martial art — it’s the result of centuries of refinement, philosophy, and global influence. Unlike other styles, it didn’t evolve from a single tradition. Its journey spans from India, through China and Japan, where Buddhist monks and samurai warriors shaped its early techniques based on leverage, balance, and body mechanics. Over time, these principles became the foundation of a strategic, intelligent system of self-defence.
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is more than a martial art — it’s the result of centuries of refinement, philosophy, and global influence. Unlike other styles, it didn’t evolve from a single tradition. Its journey spans from India, through China and Japan, where Buddhist monks and samurai warriors shaped its early techniques based on leverage, balance, and body mechanics. Over time, these principles became the foundation of a strategic, intelligent system of self-defence.
WHAT WEB BELIEVE
WHAT WEB BELIEVE
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
FOUNDATION
FOUNDATION
The Gracie Connection
The Gracie Connection
Jiu-Jitsu arrived in Brazil with Japanese fighter Mitsuyo Maeda, who taught the art to Carlos Gracie — the eldest son of a local diplomat who supported Maeda’s immigration. Carlos passed the knowledge to his brothers, including Hélio Gracie, who reshaped the art to suit his smaller frame. His innovations emphasised leverage, timing, and technique over strength — giving rise to what we now know as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Jiu-Jitsu arrived in Brazil with Japanese fighter Mitsuyo Maeda, who taught the art to Carlos Gracie — the eldest son of a local diplomat who supported Maeda’s immigration. Carlos passed the knowledge to his brothers, including Hélio Gracie, who reshaped the art to suit his smaller frame. His innovations emphasised leverage, timing, and technique over strength — giving rise to what we now know as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.