Clarity
Techniques are explained simply and in the right order, so they make sense.
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Small classes.Real coaching.
Growth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu opened in Southport in 2024. It was built around one idea: every student deserves to be coached properly, whatever their age, size or experience.
Your coach
Ícaro Nauã Sandes
Founder and head coach. Brazilian black belt.
Ícaro started jiu-jitsu in Brazil in 2010. He moved to Australia in 2018 and taught at UFC Gym Ashmore and The Fight Centre Brisbane, and helped run kids classes on the Southside. In 2023 he went back to Brazil to receive his black belt from the same teacher who gave him his first lesson.
“I want every student to grow at their own pace. That means teaching clearly, building a strong base and keeping a room where people feel comfortable asking questions.”
- 2010First classStarts training jiu-jitsu in Brazil.
- 2018AustraliaMoves to Australia and starts coaching. UFC Gym Ashmore, The Fight Centre Brisbane and a kids program on the Southside.
- 2023Black beltGoes back to Brazil to be promoted to black belt by the same teacher who gave him his first lesson.
- 2024Growth BJJOpens Growth in Southport, with small classes and real coaching for every student.
In his words
Why Growth.
“At Growth, I want every student to find the guidance to grow at their own pace.”
“My job is to teach with clarity, build a strong technical base and keep a room where people feel at ease to learn and to ask questions. I have taught kids taking their very first class, adults starting from zero and students with years of experience. Each of them needs something different, and small classes let me give it to them.”
Ícaro Nauã Sandes, founder and head coach
What we care about
How we run the room.
Patience
Everyone learns at their own pace. Questions are always welcome.
Respect
For coaches, partners and the mat. It keeps everyone safe and improving.
Community
Kids, teens and adults who train, grow and look out for each other.
“This Jiu-Jitsu gym is incredibly professional, skilled coaches, clean facilities, and a respectful, welcoming atmosphere.”
“I was anxious to give this gym a go originally. However I was SO impressed with my first class.”
“I'm a black belt and highly recommend this gym. Icaro is a great Coach.”
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