How long are All Access classes and how are they structured?

All Access classes run for 1 hour and include technique, positional rounds/games, and free sparring. From Monday to Thursday evenings at 8pm, we add a 30-minute open mat for extra sparring. Saturday classes follow the same format, with a 1.5-hour open mat after the Gi session.

What happens if I'm late to class?

Life happens. If you're late, just warm up quickly and jump in. You're an adult and you'll always be treated that way at MGA.

Will I be training with higher belts?

Yes. All Access classes include students from white to black belt, giving beginners the chance to train with and learn directly from those further along the journey.

Do coaches spar with students?

Yes, but not in the classes they're teaching. Coaches take a student-first approach when running sessions, focusing on coaching and mentoring during drills and sparring. Outside those times, you'll find them training in other classes or at our regular open mats, where you can always ask for a round.

How will I know when I'm ready to progress towards blue belt?

We grade each student individually. Age, goals, physical ability, consistency, and attitude all matter, but the core is technical proficiency and being able to apply your skills in live training. We hold formal grading days every 6 months, where belts are awarded to those who are ready.

All Access BJJ Programme in Moorabbin | Melbourne Grappling Academy

The main MGA adult programme. Gi, No Gi, and open mat sessions DEVELOPED around a curriculum that progresses week to week.

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ALL ACCESS PROGRAMME

All Access is the main MGA adult programme where our members develop through the ranks. Gi and No Gi classes run across the week, each built around a planned curriculum that progresses week to week. Coaching is hands on, with live sparring included in every class. Available to graduates of the Beginners Programme and experienced grapplers coming from elsewhere.

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WHAT YOU GET

Train as often as you like across Gi, No Gi, and Open Mat sessions
BJJ progress reviews with a black belt coach every quarter
Membership with no sign-up fees and relaxed terms & conditions
Direct access to coaches who are on the mat, there to guide you
Structured path to blue belt and beyond, with every class part of a clear progression
Access to our dedicated S&C area, including free access to self-guided plans

MGA sessions

Gi

The traditional style of Jiu Jitsu, trained in a jacket, trousers and belt. Gi grips allow greater control, including sweeps and submissions, while certain leg locks are restricted. It can be slower and more technical as a result of the Gi friction and tactics. Students who start in the gi often develop strong, hard-to-pass guards.

NO GI

The modern style, trained in a rash guard and shorts or leggings. There are no grips on clothing, and twisting leg locks like heel hooks are allowed. This change has reshaped the sport in the last decade. No Gi is faster and more free-flowing, with emphasis on wrestling, body control and greater rewards for athleticism.

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OPEN MATS

Unstructured training time in Gi or No Gi. Practise techniques, spar freely, and learn from different training partners at your own pace in a relaxed setting.

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BJJ training session at Melbourne Grappling Academy in Moorabbin.

WHY CHOOSE MGA?

Great coaching is the foundation, but at MGA it doesn't stop there. We've built a framework that ensures the same high standards of coaching, physical preparation, and member experience are delivered consistently, regardless of who is leading a class.

That framework was built by people who've done it before. Aidan co-founded London Grapple in 2021 and has grown it into one of the UK's most respected grappling academies. Tom is a BJJ black belt under Lachlan Giles with over a decade of competition and coaching experience. Tim is a sports medicine clinician with 18 years of experience working with elite athletes and an active PhD researcher in the field.

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Reviews From Our Community

All Access classes run for 1 hour and include technique, positional rounds/games, and free sparring. From Monday to Thursday evenings at 8pm, we add a 30-minute open mat for extra sparring. Saturday classes follow the same format, with a 1.5-hour open mat after the Gi session.
Life happens. If you’re late, just warm up quickly and jump in. You’re an adult and you’ll always be treated that way at MGA.
Yes. All Access classes include students from white to black belt, giving beginners the chance to train with and learn directly from those further along the journey.
Yes, but not in the classes they’re teaching. Coaches take a student-first approach when running sessions, focusing on coaching and mentoring during drills and sparring. Outside those times, you’ll find them training in other classes or at our regular open mats, where you can always ask for a round.
We grade each student individually. Age, goals, physical ability, consistency, and attitude all matter - but the core is technical proficiency and being able to apply your skills in live training. We hold formal grading days every 6 months, where belts are awarded to those who are ready.

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