Find Your Better Self.
Friendly, supportive, and easy to follow, this program helps new students develop strong fundamentals while feeling welcome and comfortable from their very first session. It also creates a smooth pathway into our more advanced Jiu-Jitsu programs and our MMA classes in Coburg North.
What the Class Includes
Fundamental Techniques
- Basic positions: mount, guard, side control, back control
- Escapes and defensive movements
- Essential submissions and transitions
- Positional understanding and control concepts
Movement & Coordination
- Hip escapes, bridging, breakfalls
- Balance, posture, base, and guard movement
- Understanding leverage and timing
Self-Defence Elements
- Distance management
- Basic holds, grips, and escapes
- Safe reactions to common scenarios
Partner Drills
- Controlled positional drills
- Step-by-step technique practice
- Beginner-friendly situational training
Safety & Comfort
- How to tap
- How to train safely
- Building confidence in live environments
Who This Class Is For
- Complete beginners
- Anyone wanting a safe, structured entry into Jiu-Jitsu
- Adults returning after a long break
- Students preparing for MMA basics
- People wanting confidence, movement, and fundamentals
At Nexus, the Basics Program is where students learn properly, grow safely, and build the fundamentals that shape strong, confident martial artists.
Build a World-Class
Game.
The Advanced Training Program is designed for athletes committed to reaching the highest levels of Jiu-Jitsu. Over the years, this program has produced numerous champions and played a pioneering role in spreading Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu across Melbourne — especially throughout the northern suburbs. It stands today as one of the most influential and respected BJJ programs in Melbourne, known for its high standards, structured training systems, and proven competitive success.
The program continues to attract dedicated students from around the nation — athletes driven to compete, evolve, and pursue their goals with discipline, intent, and purpose.
What the Class Includes
Advanced Techniques
- High-level guard passing systems
- Modern guard variations (DLR, X-Guard, Reverse DLR, etc.)
- Submission chains, sequences, and attack combinations
- Refined transitions and advanced positional concepts
Strategy & Positional Mastery
- Competition strategy and tactical decision-making
- Pressure, angles, grip mastery, and movement efficiency
- Counter-attacks, reactions, and positional problem-solving
- Building a complete structured game plan
Situational Sparring
- Position-specific rounds
- High-intensity live training
- Controlled pressure scenarios
- Competition-style pacing
Competition Preparation
- Systems used by high-level competitors
- Mental preparation and performance focus
- Drills designed for tournament success
- Advanced conditioning and pacing strategy
Wrestling & MMA Integration
- Grip fighting and wrestling entries
- Top control strategies for Jiu-Jitsu and MMA
- Transition awareness between grappling ranges
- Dominance and control under pressure
Who This Class Is For
- Experienced students ready for advanced training
- Competitors preparing for tournaments
- Athletes committed to long-term mastery
- Students seeking deeper strategy and refinement
- Practitioners looking to train at an elite standard
At Nexus, the Advanced Program sets the benchmark for high-level training — sharpening technique, mindset, and discipline to shape the next generation of elite practitioners and champions.
Build the Full
Skillset.
MMA is a dynamic, full-spectrum combat discipline that blends the most effective techniques from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Boxing, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai. It is the fastest-growing combat sport in the world — and for good reason. MMA develops real athletic ability, sharp decision-making, and the confidence to perform under pressure.
At Nexus, our MMA program is built on structure, safety, and world-class coaching. Whether you’re training for fitness, skill development, or competitive goals, our classes provide a complete, well-rounded training experience.
What the Class Includes
Striking
- Fundamental and advanced boxing & kickboxing combinations
- Footwork, balance, timing, and defensive movement
- Muay Thai-inspired knees, elbows, and clinch positioning
Wrestling
- Takedowns and takedown defence
- Cage control and pressure
- Scrambles, transitions, and body-lock entries
Grappling
- Jiu-Jitsu positional strategy for MMA
- Ground-and-pound concepts
- Escapes, sweeps, and dominant control positions
Conditioning
- High-intensity drills
- Fight-specific movement patterns
- Strength, explosiveness, and endurance
Strategy & Awareness
- How to blend striking with wrestling and grappling
- Situational drills and controlled contact rounds
- Developing real fight IQ in a safe, structured setting
Who This Class Is For
- Beginners wanting a clear, safe introduction to MMA
- Jiu-Jitsu students wanting to learn the striking and wrestling components
- Strikers wanting to add grappling to their game
- Competitors preparing for MMA fights
- Anyone who wants high-level fitness, confidence, and skill
Sharpen Your
Strikes.
What the Class Includes
Technical Foundations
- Proper stance, guard, and footwork
- Jabs, crosses, hooks, uppercuts
- Angles, pivots, and movement patterns
- Defensive skills: slips, rolls, parries, blocks
Combinations & Pad Work
- Structured striking combinations
- Focus mitt drills and timing work
- Distance control and accuracy training
Conditioning
- High-intensity bag rounds
- Cardio and core development
- Fight-specific strength and explosiveness
Ring IQ & Strategy
- Reading an opponent
- Setting traps and controlling distance
- Understanding rhythm, tempo, and timing
Partner Drills (Controlled)
- Technical sparring progressions
- Situational reaction drills
- Safe, supervised striking exchanges
What the Class Includes
Striking Technique
- Proper stance, guard, and footwork
- Muay Thai kicks, knees, elbows, and punch combinations
- Clinch control, sweeps, and off-balancing
- Defensive skills including checks, parries, blocks, and counters
Pad Work & Drilling
- Thai pad rounds and partner combinations
- Kicking drills and power development
- Timing, distance, and rhythm training
Conditioning
- High-intensity rounds
- Core strength and balance training
- Fight-specific conditioning that builds endurance and explosiveness
Clinch & Fight IQ
- Clinch positioning and dominance
- Knee attacks, posture control, and sweeps
- Understanding range, tempo, and efficient striking
Partner Drills (Controlled)
- Technical strike exchange
The foundation of all grappling arts.
At Nexus, our wrestling program focuses on clear technique, safe drilling, and high-level fundamentals. Students learn how to move with purpose, control positions, and apply powerful takedowns in a structured, professional training environment.
What the Class Includes:
Takedowns & Entries
- Singles, doubles, body-locks, and throws
- Chain wrestling and combination attacks
- Level changes, penetration steps, and footwork
Defense & Scrambles
- Sprawls, counters, and re-shots
- Hip position, base, and balance
- Reacting under pressure and recovering position
Top Control & Transitions
- Riding, breakdowns, and pressure
- Pinning concepts and positional dominance
- MMA and Jiu-Jitsu crossover applications
Clinch & Hand Fighting
- Ties, pummeling, and grip control
- Inside position, head control, and cage awareness
- Off-balancing and creating openings
Conditioning
- Explosive power and speed development
- Functional strength & mobility
- Wrestling-specific endurance
Who This Class Is For?
- Jiu-Jitsu athletes wanting stronger takedowns
- MMA students needing control and pressure skills
- Beginners learning foundational grappling
- Competitors preparing for tournaments or fights
- Anyone wanting to build toughness, strength, and discipline
