The Gracie Barra school in Hornsby welcomes everyone and anyone who is looking to get in shape, learn self-defense, and improve the overall quality of their lives. A typical Gracie Barra Hornsby, the student starts with an introductory class, where he or she will learn the overall self-defense strategy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and afterward enroll in the Gracie Barra Fundamentals program. After four (4) months of training and learning all the techniques comprising the Fundamental’s curriculum, the student will be recommended to join the Gracie Barra Advanced Program. During our classes, you will find that the techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are based on leverage and do not require strength or speed. It doesn’t matter if you’ve ever practiced martial arts before. At Gracie Barra Hornsby, you will find a healthy and friendly environment where you will learn and develop, step by step, all the physical skills necessary to perform the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques.