Our Competition Team
Building Champions On and Off the Mats
Push Your Limits. Sharpen Your Skill. Step into the Arena.
At Ortiz Martial Arts Academy, our Competition Team is built on more than just winning, it’s built on excellence, integrity, and legacy.
With over 23 national team trophies earned as a single, independent academy, we’ve proven that you don’t need a large affiliation to produce elite athletes, just world-class coaching, discipline, and heart.
Competition Team Overview
Leading the Way in Australian Jiu-Jitsu
Our competition team has consistently produced some of the top-ranked athletes in Australia, including multiple Junior World Champions, national champions, and reaching the podium internationally. Many of the country’s most accomplished juniors have grown up on our mats, and we’re just getting started.
Highlights:
- Proven success at IBJJF, AJP, AFBJJ, local and regional tournaments
- Custom coaching programs for each athlete
- Emphasis on sportsmanship, respect, and continuous development
What Makes Our Team Different:
Coached by Champions: Led by our Professors Edson and Thiago Ortiz, our athletes train under coaches who have both built champions and been champions at the highest levels.
Technical Precision Grounded in Hard Work We combine modern, competition-tested Jiu-Jitsu systems with the discipline and work ethic that produce results. Every technique is taught with purpose.
Rising Together We train hard, but we train together. Our team culture is built on respect, humility, and accountability. From white belts to seasoned competitors, everyone contributes to the success of the team.
Smart Progression. Long-Term Success. We build competitors the right way, with proper guidance, mindset coaching, and physical preparation, we help athletes grow into resilient, long-lasting competitors, not just short-term winners
Who It’s For
The Ortiz Competition Team is open to students who are ready to reach the next level, not only in their Jiu-Jitsu, but in their personal growth.
Whether you’re aiming to compete at the highest levels or simply want to challenge yourself in a focused, disciplined environment, this competition program is designed to support your goals.
Juniors & Teens who show consistent effort, coachability, and a hunger to improve. These are the kids who are starting to see Jiu-Jitsu as more than just an after-school activity, it’s becoming their passion and possibly their future.
Dedicated Adults who want to test themselves in competition and sharpen their technical and mental game in a structured setting. You don’t need to be a pro, just willing to work, stay accountable, and push your limits.
Aspiring Champions: Students who dream of standing on national or international podiums and are ready to embrace the training, discipline, and mindset it takes to get there.
Families who believe in commitment, structure, and growth: Those who are looking for a team that offer more than “just results”, but mentorship and values.
Train Like a Champion — From First Step to Black Belt
Training For Competitors
Our competition-focused classes go beyond regular training, offering the edge needed to succeed on the mat or in the cage.
What We Offer
Advanced
Sparring
Advanced sparring sessions for real-world intensity
Strength & Conditioning
Strength and conditioning targeted at explosive performance
Game Plan
Strategy
Game plan strategy, match analysis, and situational drills
Mindset
Coaching
Pathway to Competition
Our self-defense classes are structured to accommodate different age groups and experience levels:
Build Your Foundation
Reach Eligibility Milestones
Request a
Trial
Train, grow & compete
Upcoming Events & Results
Stay in the loop with the latest events, registration deadlines, and match results. Whether you’re a parent, teammate, or fan, come cheer on Team Ortiz!
Why Compete?
Competition brings out the best in us—it builds character, reveals hidden strength, and teaches resilience like nothing else.
Boosted Confidence
Precision & Discipline
Camaraderie & Goal-setting
Customer Testimonials
“This is an amazing gym – been here around 3 years now and haven’t looked back. I train mostly Brazillian Jiu Jitsu but their Self Defence and MMA classes are amazing as well. The culture is great – everyone is super welcoming and friendly! Eddie, Thiago and Rafa are amazing teachers and ensures safety and community comes first; haven’t seen a single injury during the time I’ve been here. ”
Could not recommend this family run Jiu-jitsu enough.
My son has been attending now 3-6 days a week for a year and he absolutely loves it. He truly looks up to the teachers and has gained a great deal of confidence and education. The Ortiz family are the Best in the business.
There are plenty of Jiu Jitsu schools on the beaches, but only one has Edson Ortiz. A great instructor and role model who has not only produced world champions, but changed the lives of many of his students, including me. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, and the Jiu Jitsu is world class.
Free Trial Classes, Free Uniform, Free Private Lesson with No enrolment fee when you sign up with us.
Enjoy the Benefits of Martial Arts
- Improve physical fitness and coordination
- Learn how to Defend yourself
- Build confidence and discipline
- Join a supportive and welcoming community