ABOUT
ORIGEM JIU JITSU
ORIGEM JIU JITSU
Origem Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was founded in Brazil in 1998 by Grand Master Guilherme Machado. But the story began decades earlier, on the mats of Rio de Janeiro, through a lineage connected to the generations that helped shape Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Grand Masters Álvaro Barreto and João Alberto Barreto belonged to that foundational era, passing their knowledge through the generations to Guilherme Machado. Guilherme dedicated approximately 66 years of his life to Jiu-Jitsu before passing that knowledge to his son, Leonardo Machado.
Leonardo eventually carried Origem from Brazil to Australia, continuing a philosophy, culture and tradition built through generations. Today, Origem BJJ Bondi Junction continues that journey, welcoming students looking for authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training in Sydney while preserving the essence of the art.
At Origem Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, our values shape who we are and how we train. Our BJJ academy in Bondi Junction is built around respect, discipline, community and continuous improvement. These values guide us both on and off the mats.
Respect is at the heart of our training. We respect ourselves, our training partners, instructors and the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This helps create a safe, positive and supportive environment where everyone can learn and grow.
Community is an important part of our BJJ gym in Bondi Junction. We believe our academy is more than just a place to train-it is a community where people support each other's development and build meaningful connections.
We are proud to welcome students of all backgrounds, ages and fitness levels, creating a friendly and inclusive environment for BJJ training in Sydney.
Origem
Origem Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu began in 1998. Leonardo Machado started teaching in 2004.
He has continued to fly the flag for Origem running the academy with his father in Rio de Janeiro Brazil and now in Sydney Australia.
The Master
Leonardo is a 4th dan black belt graduated by his father and master Coral Belt Grandmaster Guilherme Doria Machado. Guilherme received his black belt from the hands of the Legend Grandmaster Helio Gracie, creator with his older brother Carlos Gracie of brazilian jiu-Jitsu dynasty.
Essence
Leonardo came from Brazil with a mission to continue teaching the old school jiu jitsu, bringing back the essence of the art.
"Be so strong that nothing can disturb the peace of your mind"
- CARLOS GRACIE SR., Grand Master."Always assume that your opponent is going to be bigger, stronger and faster than you so that you learn to rely on technique, timing and leverage rather than brute strength"
- HELIO GRACIE, Grand Master."There is no losing in Jiu Jitsu. You either win or you learn"
- CARLOS GRACIE SR., Grand Master."Jiu Jitsu is for everyone. Anyone can learn: men or women. It enhances physical potential, so if you want to increase your physical potential learn jiu-jitsu"
- HELIO GRACIE, Grand Master.
Our schools are clean, state-of-the-art facilities where you can learn and practice BJJ in a safe and comfortable environment.