Our Academy
At Jean Jacques Machado BJJ Perth, we believe training should be personalised. We create a plan that suits your individual goals, helping you develop both physically and mentally while equipping you with practical self-defence skills for everyday life.Our academy is proud to house Exclusive Training Studio (ETS) within our premises. This gives our members access to a fully equipped, state-of-the-art gym, enhancing both martial arts and fitness training.Personal Training Clients and Full Membership members enjoy gym access with a qualified Personal Trainer always on hand to provide guidance, support, and expertise-helping you train smarter and achieve your goals faster.Whether you are new to train or experienced, our supportive environment is designed to help you grow, improve, and succeed.
Who We Are
Jean Jacques Machado BJJ Perth is a family-run business dedicated to delivering high-quality training across a range of disciplines. We specialise in Corporate Security Training, Self-Defence Programs, Strength & Conditioning, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo and Personal Training, catering to individuals, professionals, and organisations alike.
We are proud to be the only academy in Western Australia officially affiliated with Jean Jacques Machado, ensuring our members receive authentic instruction, world-class methodology, and training aligned with one of the most respected names in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Head instructor Paolo Gizzarelli is a 3rd degree black belt under Master Jean Jacques Machado, bringing decades of experience to every class.
Together, Paolo and Lora Gizzarelli bring over 25 years experience in designing effective training programs that deliver real, lasting results. Working with a diverse range of clients, including Police, Elite Special Forces, Security professionals, corporate clients, fitness enthusiasts and everyday individuals. Our passion for teaching and continuous learning has taken us around the world exploring all aspects of health, fitness, and performance.
Paolo has completed numerous overseas training excursions, training alongside some of the world's leading fighters and instructors, including the Machado and Gracie families. Through this experience, he identified that "bigger, harder, faster, stronger" alone doesn't produce results, leading him to develop bespoke training strategies that help clients achieve exceptional fitness and performance.
Lora, owner of Exclusive Training Studio, also works as a Security Officer and Trainer at Crown Perth and was previously Training Coordinator with the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers. She specialises in coaching, mentoring, and delivering personalised programs that support individual health, fitness, rehabilitation, and performance goals.
Connecting with people is what sets them apart. Paolo and Lora are deeply committed to helping clients set, pursue, and achieve their personal health and fitness goals, whether that involves injury rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, or elite performance development.
They pride themselves on their expertise, dedication, commitment, and passion, firmly believing that fitness and wellbeing is not just about reaching a destination-it's about the journey. So enjoy the ride.