Welcome to Gracie Jiu Jitsu!

Gracie Jiu Jitsu also known as Brazilan Jiu Jitsu is universally regarded as one of the most effective methods of self defence, which can be enjoyed by all ages and skill levels.

Gracie Jiu Jitsu offers you:

• Proven, effective self defence - The same simple and proven effective methods used by the Gracie family to win countless no rules challenge matches. The same techniques that are now taught to the U.S. Army, FBI, DEA, Secret Service and many more elite military and law enforcement agencies around the world.

  Law Enforcement statistics show that 95% of all streetfights end up on the ground. Gracie Jiu Jitsu is the only Martial Art that effectively addresses ground grappling making it the ultimate martial art for realistic self defence.

• Fitness - Training in the methods of Gracie Jiu Jitsu will boost your conditioning, endurance, flexibility and general health to levels you never thought possible.

• Competition - Competition is completely optional for any student, but for those looking to test themselves we train competitors in Grappling Tournaments and Mixed Martial Arts events. Our student base includes many Jiu Jitsu Champions and Professional Mixed Martial Arts fighters.

• Fun! - With a relaxed, safe, enjoyable and ego-free training environment and team atmosphere you'll always look forward to the next session.

Adult Program

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is the official hand-to-hand combat system of the United States Military and law enforcement agencies all around the world. Founded on easy and instinctive movements, this reality-based method is intended to transmit practical self-defence in the shortest doable time. For more information on our Adult Program please click here.

Kids Program

Our Kids program integrates physical education and self-defence techniques with conditioning and fun, skill oriented games. For more information on our Kids Program please click here.

Here is what the experts are saying about our academy...

TESTIMONIAL: I highly recommend training Gracie Jiu Jitsu with Luke Beston to anyone who is in the Newcastle or Central Coast areas. Every time I come to Australia it is my pleasure to visit and teach at Beston Gracie Central. Royce Gracie - UFC Champion & Martial Arts Legend

TESTIMONIAL: A student of my Black Belt representative Bruno Panno, I recommend and invite you to train with Luke, and I look forward to meeting and sharing my Jiu Jitsu with you next time I'm in Australia. Royler Gracie - Mundial, ADCC, and Pride Champion

TESTIMONIAL: As a operational member of the Australian Armed Forces I am constantly on the look out for quality instruction in close quarters fighting. I am very impressed by the passion, commitment and professional nature with which you teach Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Your practical approach is a credit to the style and your students and I look forward to having the opportunity to train with you in the future. < Name Withheld > - Australian Special Air Service Regiment (SAS)

TESTIMONIAL: I first met Luke when I was teaching in Australia 10 years ago. Since then Luke has travelled to Brasil a number of times to train with some of my Black Belt students. He is a very nice guy and I recommend his academy to anyone in the Newcastle or Central Coast. Carlos Gracie Jr. - Founder of Gracie Barra - International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation President

TESTIMONIAL: What i can say about Luke? He is a very dedicated guy, he tries to learn as much as possible and also has come several times to Brasil to train with my guys at my academy. Honest and really loyal, I have many good things to say about him and he's a good example for sportsman. Marcelo "Yogui" - Gracie Barra Black Belt - Instructor of Ipanema Jiu Jitsu Club