Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu · Albion, Brisbane
Lemos
Academy
Kids, beginners and experienced students training on the same mats, from three years old up. Every journey starts somewhere. Everyone belongs.
Where to start
Who is training?
01Parents
Jiu-jitsu for your child
Kids from 3 to 13, in four age groups. See how the kids program works, find a class time and book their first class free.
02Adults & beginners
Starting jiu-jitsu
Never trained before? Most of our students started exactly there. Begin with an Intro class or Fundamentals — the first class is free.
03Experienced
Already training
Coming from another academy, or visiting Brisbane? You are welcome on our mats. Check the adult timetable and sign the visitor pass before you come.
Lemos Academy · Albion, Brisbane
More than a place to train
Lemos Academy is a family-run Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Albion. Since opening seven years ago, we've brought together kids, adults and families with different goals and levels of experience.
We're proud to offer high-quality training led by experienced coaches. We take learning and progress seriously, and we believe a strong academy is built on respect, commitment and support for one another.
Our goal is to create a welcoming community where people feel included, connected and part of the team, while keeping the focus on training.
The Lemos community extends beyond the mats through graduations, kids' events and the friendships built along the way. The people who train here are what make the academy what it is.
Off the mat
Kids' in-house competitions, Halloween parties, graduation BBQs, açaí and Brazilian coffee after class — a lot of Lemos happens off the mat too.
Head coach & founder
Bruno Lemos
Bruno Lemos is a fourth-degree black belt under Alexandre Paiva of Alliance Jiu-Jitsu. He was introduced to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by a friend in 1999, in his hometown in Brazil, and has spent more than 25 years training and teaching the art.
After moving to Australia, Bruno taught at other academies before co-founding Lemos Academy with his wife, Thais, seven years ago. Over the course of his coaching career, he has guided more than 80 students to black belt, many of whom began training with him as white belts.
For Bruno, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is more than a sport or self-defence system; it is a lifelong practice. As a coach, he is committed to helping students keep learning and progressing over time.
80+
Black belts promoted
20+
Years of history
Programs — from 3 years old
Find your mat
- 01Kids3 – 13 · All levels
Little Champs (3–4), Mini Champs (5–6), Junior Champs (6–8) and Youth Champs (9–13). Kids build confidence, discipline and coordination, make friends and learn jiu-jitsu safely — games for the little ones, then technique and controlled sparring as they grow.
How the kids program works - 02Intro to BJJ14+ · Beginner
A relaxed introduction to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the Gi, in our private room. No experience needed — we start from the very beginning. Bookings only.
- 03Fundamentals14+ · Beginner – Intermediate
The core positions, escapes and submissions, taught step by step. It is the class most people start in, and one they keep coming back to.
- 04Intermediate / Advanced14+ · Blue belt +
More detailed techniques, deeper concepts and harder rounds, for students who already have the fundamentals in place.
- 05No Gi14+ · All levels
Submission grappling in a rash guard and shorts. A faster pace and different grips — a good complement to your gi training.
- 06Women Only14+ · All levels
A class just for women — technique, fitness and a friendly group to train with. Beginners and experienced students are both welcome.
- 07Competition14+ · Advanced
Preparation for students who want to represent the team at competitions — strategy, conditioning and hard rounds with our competition team.
- 08Private LessonsAll ages · All levels
Individual lessons built around your goals, in our private room. Available to members and non-members.
Four age groups, from 3 to 13
Little Champs (3–4), Mini Champs (5–6), Junior Champs (6–8) and Youth Champs (9–13). Kids build confidence, discipline and coordination, make friends and learn jiu-jitsu safely — games for the little ones, then technique and controlled sparring as they grow.
How the kids program works
White belt
The journey
Every belt
tells a story.
The first class
A bit nervous, a lot to take in.
Facilities
Our space
Two mats
MAT 01, MAT 02 and a private room, so classes can run side by side.
Strength room
A conditioning space for strength work before or after class.
Recovery zone
Ice bath and sauna for after training.
Parents' lounge
Watch your kids train from the lounge — or join a class yourself.
We take hygiene seriously.
The mats are cleaned regularly.
Weekly schedule
Timetable
Early mornings, lunchtimes, after school and evenings. Pick a day and tap a class to book it.
Morning02
Afternoon03
Evening05
10 classes on Mon · Sunday closed
Google reviews
Word on the mat
★★★★★
“Bruno and the team have created something special with this gym. All the aspects are 10/10 — but the best part is the community and the people. Everyone feels like they belong.”
★★★★★
“Lemos is more than a BJJ academy. It is a welcoming community. The coaches teach more than techniques — they build character. Both my kids love training here.”
★★★★★
“I have been training here for 7 years and am still learning new things every week. Bruno is an amazing coach. Great atmosphere, incredibly technical gym.”
@lemosbjjbrisbane
Drag the strip, tap a photo to open it — the day-to-day on our mats.
Common questions
Before your first roll
Whether you're a beginner to the art, or a seasoned veteran, with a good attitude you will always be welcome.
It's never too late to start training BJJ. Our programs are designed to cater to everyone. All students are encouraged to train at their own pace and within their limits.
You don't need to be super fit to start training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In fact, BJJ is a great way to get fit. At Lemos Jiu-Jitsu Academy, everybody is welcome on the mats regardless of their level of fitness. We focus on technique so you don't have to be highly fit to get started.
Not at all. If you have already trained in a different martial art that's great, but you do not need any previous martial arts experience. Regardless of whether you're just starting out on your BJJ journey, or an experienced practitioner, you will always be welcome.