Midcoast Jiu Jitsu Academy is a family-owned Forster school where you come as you are, and give your best. No matter where you’ve come from or what experience you have - everybody is welcome. We leave our shoes and our ego at the door.

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WELCOME TO MJJA

At Midcoast Jiu Jitsu Academy, we’re more than just a gym—we’re a community dedicated to building confidence, discipline, and strength through the art of Jiu-Jitsu. Our programs are designed for kids and adults of all skill levels, helping students develop resilience, focus, and self-defense skills in a supportive and fun environment. Whether you’re looking to boost your child’s confidence, improve fitness, or master the art of JJ, our passionate coaches are here to guide you every step of the way.

Join us and experience the power of Jiu-Jitsu—on and off the mat!

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WHY CHOOSE US?

  • We are one big family and support system. You will never feel like an outsider and always welcomed in with love and open arms. Everyone is here to learn and have fun!

  • Learn some of the best self-defence and discipline from our industry leaders.

  • We have some of the best facilities in the area, restrooms, huge mat space, along with free parking. We have everything you need to feel comfortable!

FAQ’S

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  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art focused on grappling and ground techniques. Unlike other martial arts that depend on speed and strength, BJJ emphasizes leverage and precise technique to achieve dominant positions. From there, practitioners can apply strikes or submission holds, like chokes and joint locks, when needed. Often referred to as the “Gentle Martial Art”, Jiu Jitsu us well renowned for being the martial art accessible to everyone!

  • The MEXA family is on of the most inviting and loving gym’s you can walk into - guaranteed. We are all willing to help beginners and add any extra support.

    Come in with an open mind and be willing to learn and remember that getting started will feel difficult but hugely rewarding once you commit and embrace the BJJ lifestyle, not only form a practical self-defence perspective but also for your physical and mental health.

    We are all striving to be 1% better every day.

  • Jiu Jitsu is a martial art - and one thing martial arts teaches us is respect and discipline. We love to have fun however we must show respect to our school, our instructors and our training partners.

    • BE QUIET - when the class is on - same goes for if you’re on the mats or watching

    • BE ON TIME TO CLASS - always 10 minutes early. If your late wait for your instructor to permit you on the mats

    • MAINTAIN CORRECT POSTURE - when sitting on the mats. Legs crossed and back straight

    • PHONE ON SILENT - and taking a break for water, doesn’t mean checking your phone

    • NO FOUL LANGUAGE or swearing while in class

    • Gi and training clothes CLEAN AND DRY

    • ALL NAILS KEPT SHORT - and cut BEFORE coming into the school

    • NO JEWELLERY - for safety purposes

    • NO SHOES ON THE MATS

    • USE FOOTWEAR whenever leaving the mats (bathroom, water bottles etc)

    • Any cuts or abrasion to be covered before training

    • KEEP THE MATS CLEAN - we have our faces all over them, keep your feet clean!

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WE’RE NOT YOUR TYPICAL BJJ GYM.

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A martial artist demonstrating a technique in a dojo, surrounded by spectators and cones on the floor.
A young boy receiving an award or certificate from a martial arts instructor, with four other martial artists smiling and standing in the background.
A black and white photo of two people practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with one person on top in a grappling position, wearing a gi with patches.
A man in a white Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gi with a black belt walking on a black mat, smiling, with children and adults in similar gis standing behind him in a gymnasium.
Children in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu uniforms lined up against a wall in a martial arts training facility.
Two young boys practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu during training, with one boy on top of the other in a grappling position, in a martial arts gym.
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Children and adults practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a martial arts gym with tatami mats, some children are grappling and others are waiting or observing.
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Two young girls in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu uniforms engaging in a class, with other children and adults sitting on the floor in the background in a martial arts dojo.