Welcome to
Alpha Jiu Jitsu Academy St Marys
Alpha Jiu Jitsu Academy St Marys is proud to be different. We specialise in making you feel supported and valued, so you can train hard and accomplish your health and fitness goals, whatever they may be.
Alpha Jiu Jitsu Academy St Marys specialises in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a martial art and combat sport system that focuses on grappling and ground fighting.
Our Classes
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Our Instructors
Chris Sales
Academy Chief Instructor
Don’t be intimidated by Chris’s long list of achievements (National Black Belt Champion – no biggie!), our Head Instructor is actually the ‘Zen’ one of the group.
Gentle by nature, but a massive practical joker, Chris is passionate about developing meaningful relationships with his students both on and off the mat.
Chris Sales
Academy Chief Instructor
Don’t be intimidated by Chris’s long list of achievements (National Black Belt Champion – no biggie!), our Head Instructor is actually the ‘Zen’ one of the group.
Gentle by nature, but a massive practical joker, Chris is passionate about developing meaningful relationships with his students both on and off the mat.
Chris Sales
Academy Chief Instructor
Don’t be intimidated by Chris’s long list of achievements (National Black Belt Champion – no biggie!), our Head Instructor is actually the ‘Zen’ one of the group.
Gentle by nature, but a massive practical joker, Chris is passionate about developing meaningful relationships with his students both on and off the mat.
Professor Chris Sales
Head Instructor | Rank: 2nd Degree Black Belt
Professor Chris, a Jean Jacques Machado 2nd degree black belt is an outstanding coach, a true leader and a perfect example to all of his students. He is also known amongst his peers as a very technical competitor. Apart from all of his characteristics, he is also one of the most sought out Coaches for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as he aims to bring out a person’s full potential both in sport and in life itself. He is still an active competitor and has won numerous BJJ titles in Australia and overseas. Many State and National Champions have been guided by Coach Chris and he believes that the success of Alpha Jiu Jitsu Academy and its students is a result from hard work, dedication, proper guidance and mentorship.
Coach Gladwin Fedilies
Head Instructor
"Coach Gladwin has been training Jiu JItsu for 4 years and is currently at the rank of Purple Belt. He believes Jiu Jitsu allows him to learn and improve, think strategically, build confidence, stay sharp and stay in shape. Coach Gladwin is always open to testing his skills in various Jiu Jitsu competitions and very open to feedback. Jiu Jitsu's sense of accountability is what attracted Coach Gladwin into the sport. He is dedicated and is always finding ways to progress his training though understanding body mechanics and also studying the technical aspects of Jiu Jitsu. Coach Gladwin's love for Jiu JItsu is shown through his teaching. Coach Gladwin believes that Jiu Jitsu is both a physical and congnitive therapy that everyone from all walks of life can benefit from and grow along with.