I visited Higher Jiu Jitsu on a business trip to Sydney. It's a friendly gym and a great place to…read moretrain. It was nice to see the camaraderie of with a fellow Pedro Sauer gym. John does a good job teaching the mechanics of each technique to a range of experience levels and make sure that everyone is getting what they need to improve.

Greg as a great teacher and that's the first and foremost thing to consider when looking for…read moremartial arts instruction. I've been going to Wyllie for 4 years and in that time have made some amazing friends, the other students are the second thing you should consider and these guys are all just fantastic. The dojang itself is relatively well appointed, it's is a permanent training space so has more niceties then a converted hall. Tournament padded floors, plenty of kick bags, crash mats, kick shields and various other hurty looking things are all in easy reach. They've also recently started branching out a little, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on Saturday afternoon is highly recommended!

School of Fighters, run by Jason is a martial arts school focused teaching only Krav Maga self…read moredefence and offering competition training for taekwondo athletes. Jason is an excellent teacher with a very easy communication style that ensures comprehension of even the most complex techniques. His energy is infectious which is great because I have never once finished a class with an ounce left to give. I'm not sure how someone who seems so nice is able to push people to their limits like that, but there you go. Classes are usually small meaning you get lots of personal attention and also easily make some new friends! I'd highly recommend anyone interested in personal fitness and self defence to check it out!

I requested personal training. I went in, filled out a form, spoke to the manager and organised my…read morefirst training date. Over the course of three weeks, I had four cancellations. I would receive an SMS between the times of 6PM the night before to 1AM on the morning of my first training day with excuses like leaving the club keys with the cleaners; trying to get my son in a sleep pattern; Im at a fight and I am just leaving Wollongong now; and my newborn has an infection so I have to stay home with my daughter. When I was asked if I wanted to book for the fifth time for which would still be my first lesson, I replied saying no, I wanted someone reliable and who actually wanted to train me. I then received a nasty and sarcastic reply. I do NOT recommend anyone to try this club based on my experiences alone. I have no idea why I was treated this way. I really believe this staff member (who is also the club manager) had absolutely no intentions of training me and this was his way of pushing me away. I am left feeling like I have been discriminated against. An incredibly disappointing experience, I was looking forward to learning a new skill and self-defence. ********* In response to Liam's comment: The business I approached was VT1. I spoke to the manager at your Martial Arts Academy requesting private lessons for kick boxing.

VT1 is a modern professional martial arts academy where you can train a range of different martial…read morearts and fitness classes. I have found the coaches there to be very welcoming and personable, and they make you feel very welcome right from the beginning. The instruction is fantastic! Not only is the quality amazing, but the way they teach makes you want to come back day after day. Definitely worth checking out if you are interested in learning martial arts or just want to get fit!

A great place in Sydney to train traditional Muay Thai. I have trained here for 5 years and in this…read moretime it has grown significantly. Headed by Head Trainer and professional fighter Luis Regis, and other staff, SRG teaches the skills of traditional muay thai. Each class has similarities but also differences. We start with skipping, then warm up exercises, then shadow boxing. You then find a partner and do partner drills that the teacher shows you how to do. Trainers are all really helpful and excellent at what they do. SRG also has trainers from Thailand that come out and teach. They are all so nice and helpful, no big egos and everyone in SRG is treated like part of a family. They have kids classes, beginner, all levels and advanced classes. You can also purchase membership, ten pass sessions or pay for private classes. They hold events and we go and watch fighters compete. There's seminars and Bbqs and I've made heaps of friends. They sell gear by yakkao. Feel comfortable to come at any level, get fit, learn something new and enjoy!

Great trainers, very knowledgable and friendly. This muay thai/ boxing gym has a good set up. No…read moreego's in this gym.

Friendly staff. Great programs for all ages even from 18 mths old. Lots of classes to choose from…read morethroughout the week, giving you flexibility. Voted as the best martial arts school in the world. Our whole family trains here and would highly recommend it to everyone.

This is the former Roots club, now affiliated under Luiz Tannuri in Brazil…read more A great place to train, with partners at all belts, active participation in comps and plenty of live rolling. Ben has done a lot of "BJJ tourism", and brings insights from many different instructors he has trained with overseas. The kids programme is also really strong, with heaps of enthusiasm from the kids and their parents, several of whom train too. Awesome location and definitely recommend it!