Dates: 22nd and 23rd of October

The Academy Byron Bay
12/74 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay NSW 2481
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The Academy Byron Bay has built a reputation as one of Australia’s standout Jiu-Jitsu destinations. Known for bringing some of the best athletes in the world to its mats, the academy reflects a deep commitment to quality, culture, and progression. Its standard of training is matched by a high-class facility designed to support both beginners and advanced competitors.

Located in the heart of Byron Bay, the academy benefits from one of the most inspiring settings in the country. Surrounded by pristine beaches, a thriving community, and the relaxed coastal lifestyle the region is known for, The Academy Byron Bay offers a unique balance of elite-level training and natural beauty. It is a place where visitors feel welcome, athletes thrive, and world-class talent regularly comes together.

Featured Black Belts

Marcelo Garcia

Marcelo Garcia is one of the most accomplished and influential Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes of all time. A 5-time IBJJF World Champion, 4-time ADCC World Champion, and member of both the IBJJF Hall of Fame and ADCC Hall of Fame, Marcelo is renowned for his innovative techniques, technical brilliance, and humble approach to teaching. Widely regarded as one of the greatest grapplers in history, this is a rare opportunity to learn directly from a true legend of the sport.

Tainan Dalpra

Tainan Dalpra is one of the most dominant Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors of his generation. Representing Art of Jiu-Jitsu (AOJ), he is a 4-time IBJJF Black Belt World Champion, most recently capturing his fourth world title in May 2026. Renowned for his technical precision, relentless pressure, and innovative guard passing, Tainan is widely regarded as one of the sport’s top pound-for-pound athletes. His dynamic teaching style and elite competition experience make this a rare opportunity to learn from one of the world’s best.

Thalison Soares
Renowned for his exceptional technical precision and dominance in the lighter weight divisions, Thalison is one of the most respected modern competitors. A world champion with a detail-oriented teaching style, he specializes in guard work, transitions, and efficient, high-percentage movement.

UNIFORM

– White Gis only and Rash guard worn underneath, No Gi Uniform is to be rashguard, training shorts and full length spats ( No T shirts) gym patches are fine. ( we have uniform available at The Academy if needed)

THURSDAY 22ND OF OCTOBER

4:30PM TO 6PM THALISON SOARES KIDS SEMINAR GI

FRIDAY 23RD OF OCTOBER

8AM TO 9:30AM MARCELO GARCIA KIDS SEMINAR NOGI

4:30PM TO 6PM TAINAN DALPRA KIDS SEMINAR GI