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17 Years
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Your Trusted Martial Arts Academy in Warriewood, Sydney
Ortiz Martial Arts was founded on August 3, 2009, as the first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) academy in the Northern Beaches of Sydney. Our mission is to empower individuals through discipline, strength, and skill development while fostering a supportive environment for personal growth. We offer structured programs for all ages and skill levels, emphasizing safety, confidence, and technical excellence. Our team of experienced instructors, including internationally recognized BJJ practitioners, has trained multiple world champions and prioritizes personalized guidance.We combine traditional martial arts principles with modern techniques to create a dynamic learning environment that promotes resilience, respect, and lifelong success. With a focus on community building, we cater to diverse goals including competition, self-defense, and lifestyle improvement.
Services
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
MMA Training
Self-Defense Classes
No-Gi BJJ
Kids Martial Arts
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We pioneered BJJ training in Northern Beaches since 2009
- Our instructors have trained multiple world champion athletes
- Specialized programs for kids, teens, and adults with age-appropriate techniques
- Safe, inclusive environment with proven confidence-building outcomes
- Balanced curriculum covering competition, self-defense, and lifestyle goals
What people say
World class BJJ
Supportive community
Safe environment
Confidence building
Expert instructors
Services
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu focuses on grappling and ground fighting techniques using leverage and strategy to control opponents. Our structured programs develop technical proficiency, physical conditioning, and mental resilience for competitive and recreational practitioners. Students progress through belt rankings while learning practical self-defense applications and competition strategies in a supportive environment.
MMA Training
Mixed Martial Arts combines striking, grappling, and combat techniques from multiple disciplines. Our MMA classes teach integrated self-defense systems and competitive fight strategies while emphasizing safety and technical precision. Students train in realistic scenarios to develop comprehensive combat skills applicable to both sport and real-world situations under expert supervision.
Self-Defense Classes
Self-defense programs teach practical techniques for real-world threat scenarios. Our curriculum focuses on situational awareness, de-escalation tactics, and physical defense mechanisms. Classes cater to all experience levels, providing confidence-building training that empowers individuals to protect themselves while maintaining legal and ethical boundaries in defensive actions.
No-Gi BJJ
No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu emphasizes fast-paced grappling without traditional uniforms. This style develops grip strength, body control, and transitional techniques through live sparring and technical drills. Our program accommodates all skill levels, focusing on practical applications for competition and real-world scenarios while maintaining technical excellence and safety standards.
Kids Martial Arts
Our youth martial arts programs combine physical development with character building for children aged 3-14. Structured classes improve coordination, discipline, and confidence through age-appropriate techniques and games. The curriculum balances fun activities with technical instruction in BJJ and self-defense, fostering respect, focus, and resilience in a safe, supportive environment.
People
Edson Ortiz
Founder & Head Instructor
Edson Ortiz, a 3rd-degree BJJ black belt, founded the academy in 2009. With over 25 years of martial arts experience, he has trained multiple world champion athletes while developing the academy's unique teaching system that combines traditional techniques with modern methodologies.
Thiago Ortiz
Professor
Thiago Ortiz, a black belt instructor, plays a key role in delivering the academy's structured programs. He specializes in BJJ and self-defense instruction, maintaining the academy's high standards while mentoring students of all ages and skill levels.
Questions
What martial arts styles do you teach?
We offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), No-Gi BJJ, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), and Self-Defense classes for all ages and skill levels.
Is there a free trial available?
Yes, we provide a free trial class with uniform and private lesson, no enrolment fee required to start your martial arts journey.
Are your instructors qualified?
Our instructors are internationally recognized BJJ practitioners with extensive competition experience and proven teaching credentials across all programs.
Do you offer kids' classes?
Yes, we have structured programs for children aged 3-14 focusing on technical development, discipline, and confidence-building in a safe environment.
What are your class schedules?
Classes run Monday-Saturday with sessions for kids, teens, and adults. Detailed timetables are available on our website for all programs.
Do you compete in martial arts tournaments?
Yes, we have a strong competition team with multiple NSW championship titles and three world champion athletes in our academy's history.
Reviews (3)
Michel Sulzbach
Nov 26, 2017
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Amazing staff, amazing support and dedication from all teachers. Feels like a big family! Keep it up the good work guys!
Connor Godfrey
Aug 11, 2015
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Ortiz martial arts is a great academy, and if you're old enough there's a great sense of community. I've been there for 2 and a half years now, no regrets.
Kate Lusk
Oct 22, 2014
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Ortiz Martial Arts Academy is excellent. The brazilian jiu jitsu instructor has a sound understanding of how to relate brazilian jiu jitsu to every day defence situations, as well as offering Muay Thai and Mixed Martial arts to accompany this.
Classes are offered every day, and based in Mona Vale, Sydney northern beaches, the location for me was ideal. I found everyone at the gym to be very helpful, and I have made a lot of new friends. The company is family run so you aren't treated like just another number coming through the door. I recommend anyone to come and try the brazilian jiu jitsu classes
Classes are offered every day, and based in Mona Vale, Sydney northern beaches, the location for me was ideal. I found everyone at the gym to be very helpful, and I have made a lot of new friends. The company is family run so you aren't treated like just another number coming through the door. I recommend anyone to come and try the brazilian jiu jitsu classes
