What Our Members Say
Rated 5 stars by 40 members on Google. Real people from Eveleigh, Redfern, Alexandria and across Inner Sydney train here. Read what they have to say below.
Learn Jiu Jitsu from a Black Belt World Champion
Kapincho Jiu-Jitsu is led by Head Coach Antonio “Kapincho”, a black belt with over 20 years on the mats, CBJJE Black Belt World Champion (2016) and Pan Pacific Champion (2024). Beyond his titles and unquestionable technical skills, Antonio’s strength as a coach is his connection with people. He has a unique way of making each student feel seen, supported, and genuinely capable of changing their life forever.
He started Kapincho Jiu Jitsu in 2003 and has since coached students to their own black belts and their own academies. In 2025 he opened the Sydney academy in Eveleigh with co-founder Renato Seixas, an IBJJF Vice World Champion and AFBJJ Australian Champion.
What that means for you: whether it is your first class or your thousandth, the technique you learn here comes from people who have tested it at the highest level.
Jiu-Jitsu Benefits
CONFIDENCE
Anti-bullying skills to handle conflict
MINDFULNESS
Reduces stress and anxiety
SELF-DEFENCE
Full-body functional training
Jiu-jitsu gives kids more than self-defence. It builds the confidence to handle conflict without throwing a punch, the focus to sit still and listen, and the discipline that shows up at school and at home.
Our kids program is led by Bibiana "Bibi", a competitor since 2014 and a 2x AJP Continental Champion who runs every class with care, structure and proper technique.
Kids BJJ in Eveleigh
from 3 to 15
3 to 5y
Toddlers
Fun games, basic coordination drills and self-defence movements. The goal is listening, following instructions and building confidence.
6 to 11y
Kids
Technique, drilling and controlled sparring to build real skills, discipline and focus. The goal is building discipline through Jiu-Jitsu.
12 to 15y
Teens
A progressive program that sharpens technique, builds fitness and introduces strategy during key formative years.
Kids Program
Give your child the opportunity to start Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and develop confidence, discipline, respect, concentration, athleticism, and practical self-defence skills, all within a safe and encouraging setting.
Through Jiu-Jitsu training, kids gain life skills and personal growth that many traditional sports do not typically provide.
Adult BJJ classes, from your first day to a life-changing journey
You do not need to be fit, flexible, or know a single technique to start. Most of our adult members walked in exactly where you are now.
Nervous about your first class? That is normal.
Walking into a BJJ academy for the first time is intimidating. We get it. That is exactly why your first class is on us, with no pressure to sign up afterwards.
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No experience needed. Most of our members started exactly where you are.
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Safety first. We train technical control in a disciplined environment, not a fight club.
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Zero pressure. Use your free trial to meet the team and feel the vibe of the academy.
Tuesday
Foundation
11:00 – 11:45 am
All Levels
12:00 – 01:00 pm
Toddlers
03:30 – 04:00 pm
Kids B
04:00 – 04:45 pm
Teens
04:45 – 05:30 pm
Foundation
05:30 – 06:15 pm
All Levels
06:15 – 07:30 pm
Monday
All Levels
06:30 – 07:30 am
Kids A
04:00 – 04:45 pm
Open Mat
07:30 – 08:00 am
Foundation
05:30 – 06:30 pm
All Levels
12:00 – 01:00 pm
All Levels
06:15 – 07:30 pm
Timetable
Wednesday
All Levels
06:30 – 07:30 am
Open Mat
07:30 – 08:00 am
Kids A
04:00 – 04:45 pm
Advanced
06:15 – 07:30 pm
Friday
All Levels
06:30 – 07:30 am
Open Mat
07:30 – 08:00 am
Foundation
05:30 – 06:15 pm
Open Mat
06:15 – 07:30 pm
Saturday
Toddlers
08:30 – 09:00 am
Kids A, B & Teens
09:00 – 09:45 am
Open Mat
09:45 – 11:00 am
Thursday
Foundation
11:00 – 11:45 am
All Levels
12:00 – 01:00 pm
Toddlers
03:30 – 04:00 pm
Kids B
04:00 – 04:45 pm
Teens
04:45 – 05:30 pm
Foundation
05:30 – 06:15 pm
All Levels
06:15 – 07:30 pm
Meet the coaches
Antonio ‘Kapincho’
Black Belt World Champion with over 20 years of experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Among his main achievements are the Pan Pacific Championship title in 2024, the CBJJE Black Belt World Championship title in 2016, and the CBJJE Black Belt Vice-World Championship title in 2017.
Renato Seixas
Coach and full-time athlete, Renato brings together years of experience in Sports Marketing and High-performance with real results on the mats. He’s not just teaching it, he lives it! A standout competitor, Renato is a 2025 IBJJF Vice World Champion and 2024 AFBJJ Australian Champion, backed by multiple State Titles across NSW, QLD, and ACT.
Bibiana ‘Bibi’
Bibi has been training since 2014 and leads the Kids Program and the Female team with a mix of care, discipline, love and proper technique. She’s got that rare ability to connect with each one while still pushing them to improve. Main achievements are 2x AJP Continental Champion and 2x Pan Pacific Silver Medalist.
Matheus ‘Barney’
“Barney” has earned his Black Belt in 2018 and has built international coaching experience leading classes in both Brazil and France. Main achievements: State Championship in NSW and Brazil, IBJJF Paris Open Silver Medalist.
What Set Us Apart
FACILITIES
Clean and modern mat space with convenient access to 2 hours of free indoor parking
TEAM
World-class service backed by care, expertise, qualifications, experience, and tradition
CULTURE
Coaches and students together create a welcoming, values-driven community that supports every beginner.
About Us
Kapincho Jiu-Jitsu was founded in 2003 from Antonio’s mission to share the Gentle Art that transformed his life on and off the mats with his community.
After years living and teaching across the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, Antonio returned to Brazil with a clear purpose: to build something meaningful through Jiu-Jitsu. What started as a passion quickly evolved into a thriving movement. Through consistent dedication to coaching, competing, and developing people, his students progressed through the ranks, many earning black belts and going on to open their own academies under the Kapinch’s Flag!
Alongside this growth, Antonio established himself at the highest level of the sport, culminating in becoming a Black Belt World Champion in 2016. Today, Kapincho Jiu-Jitsu stands as a respected and proven association, with eight successful schools and a strong, values-driven community behind it.
In 2025, the vision expanded globally. Kapincho Jiu-Jitsu Sydney was born in the Eveleigh precinct, the first international chapter of the association. Founded by Antonio and Renato, long-time friends and accomplished athletes, the Sydney HQ brings world-class Jiu-Jitsu to a new audience.
Whether your goal is confidence, fitness, competition, or personal growth, Kapincho Jiu-Jitsu offers a structured and welcoming environment for both kids and adults.
Association
Sydney/NSW Santa Maria / RS São Sepe / RS Bage / RS Dom Pedrito / RS Itaqui / RS Uruguaiana / RS Macambara / RS São Borja / RS Camobi / RS.
Where to find us in Eveleigh
Kapincho Jiu Jitsu is at 2 Davy Road, Eveleigh NSW 2015, in the South Eveleigh precinct next to the Australian Technology Park.
It is a short walk from Redfern station and an easy trip from Alexandria, Erskineville, Newtown, Redfern and Waterloo.
FAQ
Come and try a class
Your first class is free, and there is no pressure to sign up. Book a time that suits you and come see what training at Kapincho Jiu Jitsu in Eveleigh is actually like.