1
Higher Jiu Jitsu
from 388 Google reviews.
Riley St &, Cathedral St, Sydney NSW 2011
Local businesses, no chains · Updated October 2026
The martial arts schools of Australia
As of October 2026, the three most fairly rated local martial arts schools in Australia on Not a Chain, with chains left out, are Higher Jiu Jitsu (5.0 from 388 Google reviews), BJJ - Southside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gold Coast (5.0 from 364 Google reviews) and Goshukan Karate Academy (5.0 from 329 Google reviews).
- Martial Arts Schools compared
- 1,669
- Google reviews
- 50,321
- Median rating
- 5.0
The martial arts schools of Australia: the top 50
2
BJJ - Southside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gold Coast
from 364 Google reviews.
3
Goshukan Karate Academy
from 329 Google reviews.
4
Martial Arts Spirit | Prestons
from 327 Google reviews.
5
Kaizen Lab Jiujitsu
from 259 Google reviews.
185 Claisebrook Rd, Perth WA 6000
6
M1FC Mixed Martial Arts
from 223 Google reviews.
7
Equinox Martial Arts Academy
from 214 Google reviews.
390 Eastern Valley Way, Sydney NSW 2069
8
Galeb Brothers BJJ Helensvale
from 213 Google reviews.
46 Siganto Dr, Gold Coast QLD 4212
9
Arte Suave BJJ Brisbane
from 203 Google reviews.
28 Wellington Rd, Brisbane QLD 4169
10
Platinum Jiu Jitsu Gold Coast
from 198 Google reviews.
25 Leo Graham Way, Gold Coast QLD 4210
11
The M A Connection
from 195 Google reviews.
12 Magazine St, Cairns QLD 4870
12
Black Belt Plus Martial Arts Centre Gold Coast
from 188 Google reviews.
13
Behan Jiu Jitsu
from 182 Google reviews.
70 Water St S, Toowoomba QLD 4350
14
Krav Maga Australia
from 181 Google reviews.
15
The Grappling Lab
from 179 Google reviews.
9 Lyn Pde, Sydney NSW 2170
16
Wing Chun Bing Fa Kung Fu Academy
from 175 Google reviews.
17
Martial Fitness Australia
from 165 Google reviews.
18
LVL-UP Fitness - BJJ Gold Coast - Jiu Jitsu Gold Coast
from 163 Google reviews.
19
Gracie Barra Caringbah
from 154 Google reviews.
20
T Jiu Jitsu
from 154 Google reviews.
21
Capoeira Australis
from 153 Google reviews.
301 Selby St N, Perth WA 6017
22
Temple Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
from 153 Google reviews.
115 Brisbane Rd, Sunshine Coast QLD 4557
23
DCA MMA
from 151 Google reviews.
6/35 Ocean Keys Boulevard, Clarkson WA 6030
24
Maneema Muay Thai
from 150 Google reviews.
25
Kazoku Jiu Jitsu Academy
from 149 Google reviews.
26
Integrated MMA
from 146 Google reviews.
27
Gracie Barra Charlestown
from 141 Google reviews.
45 Pearson St, Newcastle NSW 2290
28
Apex BJJ
from 140 Google reviews.
21 Fox St, Sydney NSW 2142
29
Shobukan Martial Arts
from 137 Google reviews.
30
Bravos Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
from 131 Google reviews.
31
Parramatta Jiu Jitsu Academy
from 128 Google reviews.
24-28 River Rd, Sydney NSW 2150
32
Guardians Gym
from 127 Google reviews.
72 Brown St, Perth WA 6004
33
Modern Combat Academy - Mixed Martial Arts
from 127 Google reviews.
131 Alexander St, Sydney NSW 2065
34
Journey Jiu-Jitsu
from 126 Google reviews.
184 Scarborough St, Gold Coast QLD 4215
35
Vanguard Jiu Jitsu - Mandurah
from 125 Google reviews.
68 Reserve Dr, Mandurah WA 6210
36
Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Melbourne
from 123 Google reviews.
37
Karate Academy Sydney
from 123 Google reviews.
38
Premier Martial Arts and Fitness Academy
from 123 Google reviews.
39
Arakan Martial Art Self Defence
from 122 Google reviews.
175 Varsity Pde, Gold Coast QLD 4227
40
Lemos Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
from 121 Google reviews.
41
The Academy Martial Arts Byron Bay
from 115 Google reviews.
74 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay NSW 2481
42
Five Rings Jiu Jitsu Academy
from 113 Google reviews.
43
Guy's Karate School
from 112 Google reviews.
321 New England Hwy, Maitland NSW 2320
44
Wyllie Martial Arts
from 110 Google reviews.
94 Penshurst St, Sydney NSW 2068
45
KYODO SHUHO Karate
from 109 Google reviews.
25 Townsville St, Canberra ACT 2609
46
SJJA Jiu Jitsu Academy Coolangatta
from 107 Google reviews.
47
Giant Martial Arts - Bexley
from 105 Google reviews.
170 Stoney Creek Rd, Sydney NSW 2207
48
Martial Arts Spirit | Mount Annan
from 104 Google reviews.
49
Smooth Jiu Jitsu Academy Southern Highlands
from 104 Google reviews.
17 Old Dairy Rd, Moss Vale NSW 2577
50
Emerald Dragon Martial Arts
from 103 Google reviews.
53-55 Regentville Rd, Sydney NSW 2750
Not a Chain compared 1,669 martial arts schools in Australia, with 50,321 Google reviews between them. Of these, 1,119 meet this list's method. The median rating is 5.0 from a median of 13 reviews.
Of the martial arts schools compared, the most reviewed is GKR Karate, with 518 Google reviews at 5.0.
How this list is ranked
Businesses are ranked as in the fairly rated method, but only those whose name and website each appear in no more than two places in Australia are listed, so chains and franchises are left out. Each needs at least five Google reviews.
A business that shares its name with unrelated businesses elsewhere can be left out by mistake, and being part of a chain says nothing about quality.
Questions
- Which local martial arts schools in Australia, not chains, are the most fairly rated?
- As of October 2026, the three most fairly rated local martial arts schools in Australia on Not a Chain, with chains left out, are Higher Jiu Jitsu (5.0 from 388 Google reviews), BJJ - Southside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gold Coast (5.0 from 364 Google reviews) and Goshukan Karate Academy (5.0 from 329 Google reviews).
- How does Not a Chain rank martial arts schools in Australia?
- Businesses are ranked as in the fairly rated method, but only those whose name and website each appear in no more than two places in Australia are listed, so chains and franchises are left out. Each needs at least five Google reviews. A business that shares its name with unrelated businesses elsewhere can be left out by mistake, and being part of a chain says nothing about quality.
- How many martial arts schools in Australia did Not a Chain compare?
- Not a Chain compared 1,669 martial arts schools in Australia, with 50,321 Google reviews between them. Of these, 1,119 meet this list's method. The median rating is 5.0 from a median of 13 reviews.
- Can a business pay to be listed or to rank higher?
- No. Every business is ranked by the same published method, and no business can pay to be listed or to move up.
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