Brazilian Jiu Jitsu · Thomastown, Melbourne
The Gentle Art,
Mastered.
All levels welcome. Ages 4+. Your first class is free.
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Est. 2017
Born from competition, built for community
3rd-Degree
Black belt lineage under Peter de Been
Medallists
State · National · Pan-Pacific
Ages 4+
Kids, teens & adults — every level
The Academy
Train hard. Learn fast. Belong.
Besnek Jiu Jitsu began in 2017 with founder Murat Besnek training a few friends for competition. Today it's a thriving academy built on a balanced lifestyle — competition when you want it, fitness and community always.
Whether you're chasing medals, getting fit, or giving your kids a head start, you'll learn practical, technical Jiu Jitsu in a friendly, supportive environment. Beginners are looked after from day one.
Technique
Detailed, position-based Jiu Jitsu — leverage over strength, the gentle art done right.
Fitness
A full-body workout that never feels like the gym. Get strong, mobile and conditioned.
Community
A welcoming team that trains hard together. Make friends, build confidence, belong.
Train with us
Find your class
When we train
Weekly timetable
- Kids (All ages)5:00pm – 6:30pmKids
- Technical NoGi6:30pm – 7:30pm
- Muay Thai7:30pm – 8:15pm
- Gi Competition6:30pm – 8:00pm
- Kids (All ages)5:00pm – 6:30pmKids
- Technical Gi6:30pm – 7:30pm
- Muay Thai6:00pm – 7:00pm
- Technical NoGi7:00pm – 8:00pm
- Kids Wrestling6:30pm – 7:30pmKids
- Kids (All ages)9:00am – 10:30amKids
- Technical Gi10:30am – 11:45am
- Open Mat9:00am – 9:00pm
Live schedule from our booking system · book classes in the member portal
Your coaches
Led by champions
Membership
Simple, honest pricing
- Unlimited classes across the weekly timetable
- No signup fee — start whenever you're ready
- Casual drop-in option — $15 a class, pay as you go
- Your first class is a free trial
- Gi, No-Gi, Competition, Kids, Wrestling & Muay Thai
No signup fee on any plan — start whenever you're ready. Got a discount code? You can apply it at signup.
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Good to know
Questions
Do I need any experience?
None at all. Beginners start in the fundamentals and are looked after from day one — you'll never be thrown in the deep end.
What should I wear?
For your free trial just bring comfortable gym clothes and water. We'll sort you out with a gi later if you decide to keep training.
Is the first class really free?
Yes — your first class is a free trial. Just book in and come down. No pressure, no commitment.
How young can kids start?
From age 4. The kids program builds fitness, focus, confidence and self-defence in a fun, friendly setting.
Where are you located?
Inside Viva Fitness Club at 244 Settlement Road, Thomastown VIC 3074 — in Melbourne's north.
Find us
Train in Thomastown
Viva Fitness Club, 244 Settlement Road, Thomastown VIC 3074
Inside Viva Fitness Club, in Melbourne's north.