Journey BJJ Gold Coast

Welcome to Journey BJJ, Qld’s premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in the Gold Coast’s centre! Under the expert leadership of Head Coach Diego Queiroz, an accomplished and dynamic BJJ athlete, is your pathway to improving your health, fitness and athleticism with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of instruction and fostering a supportive community of like-minded individuals. Experience BJJ’s transformative fitness and agility by taking advantage of our exclusive offer: a one-week free trial. Join us at Journey BJJ Southport today and discover why Journey BJJ ranks among the top BJJ academies in Queensland, winning multiple Qld State Champion Team titles. Unlock your full potential with us today!

25 classes weekly so you can pick the best option for you! 

Adults and Kids BJJ Classes.

Our Southport Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym offers a FREE open mat on Saturdays. All gyms are welcome!

We’re a proud direct affiliate and partner of Southside BJJ.

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Journey BJJ Gold Coast in Southport
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Our Coaches at Journey BJJ Gold Coast

Head Coach Diego

Professor Diego has been training BJJ since 2010. Since then he has been an active athlete competing in many tournaments in all belts. Diego has also been coaching at Southside Burleigh for 4 years, and now he will be the head coach of the new Southport gym. Awarded black belt under Southside Founder Vicente Cavalcanti (Instagram @vicentecavalcanti_) in 2020.
  • 2021 Abu Dhabi Continetal Pro – 2nd Place – Black Belt 88Kg.
  • 2022 Classic pro champ
  • 2021 trillogy champ
  • 2021 Queensland States – 2nd Place – Black Belt 88Kg.
  • 2021 South East QLD – 1st Place – Black Belt 88KG and Open Weight.
  • 2020 Abu Dhabi Continetal Pro – 1st Place – Brown Belt 88Kg.
  • 2019 IBJJF Pan Pacifics – 1st Place – Brown Belt 88Kg.
  • 2019 New Zealand Nationals – 1st Place – Brown Belt 88Kg.
  • 2019 AFBJJ Australian Nationals – 2nd Place – Brown Belt 88Kg and 2nd Place on the Open weight.
  • 2019 Queensland States – 1st Place – Brown Belt 88Kg and 1st Place on the Open Weight.
  • 2011 IBJJF South American – 1st place – Blue belt 82KG and 3rd in the Open Weight.

Coach Sergio

Sergio has been training for 9 years and coaching at Southside Burleigh under Vicente Cavalcanti for 3 years.

He will be one of the coaches, coaching children through adults.

Coach Paul

Started training in UK in 2004 after doing other disciplines like Judo and Japanese Jiu-Jitsu for multiple years

  • Started coaching 2007
  • Moved to Australia 2008
  • Resumed regular coaching in 2010
  • Southside member since 2014
  • Blackbelt 2016
  • Master Worlds Champion in 2016

Paul Slym classes every Fr