Be a Renegade

Julian Montebello

I was on the hunt for a place to train BJJ at, and there were so many places to choose from. I had been recommended to many schools across Melbourne and after a few trials at some, I carefully picked Renegade even though it was a little bit further away for me. But with heaps of classes, a fun and friendly culture, plus the genuine care and dedication shown by Jamie, John and the rest of the instructors makes Renegade a fantastic place to call home.

Trent Bassetto

Jamie and the team at Renegade are amazing. Super nice and helpful, always up for a chat and has a really solid BJJ program being ran with a lot of support from other higher belts.

Paul Ziola

Starting BJJ after a long break and joining Renegade has been one of the best decisions I have made in a very long time. Jamie, Cal, John and the rest of the Instructors run amazing classes and are such top guys to talk to. The moment I walked in and EVERY time I walk in I feel nothing but love and acceptance. They have on offer their own custom made Hyperfly GI's but have always encouraged getting your own Gi if you want to. +++18 Month Update+++ One of the main reasons I decided to do BJJ was due to my ongoing back pain from lack of stretching. I knew BJJ requiring flexibility would force me to do my stretches before class. That combined with warm up drills/stretches and the nature of rolling on the mat I have had no back pain for over 12 months. Me being the stubborn mule that I am, there is nothing like the competitive nature of BJJ and the wanting to improve to force one to do what's right for their body.... I'm ecstatic!! +++ 6.5 Year Update+++ Now a 2 stripe purple belt. What a journey. People think that BJJ is hard and in some ways it is, but it's one of the few rare things in life that just by turning up, you just keep getting better at. There's ups... and downs..... and more downs.... and then there's ups again just like in life. Jamie... such a great coach. Always welcoming and always excited to see you turn up. Then there's the other members. Sometimes you get to do the smashing but most days you end up getting smooshed by people who have become your good friends some of them your best friends Almost like a second family. They all care about you and how you're doing not just in BJJ but in life. This place has truly been a savior. I'm just going to keep turning up. You should too.

Ollie W

I've been training at Renegade for almost a year now. I cannot say enough about how BJJ and the experience at Renegade has impacted my life in a positive way. The dedication, commitment, loyalty and care that Jamie, Carla & John have for students is unmatched in any sports or fitness environment I've ever seen in my life. There are many human beings that come and go through the doors of Renegade BJJ every day - each dealing with different life challenges and moments, and I know for a fact that for some, Renegade and being on the mats and training is everything to them. It is becoming that for me. I'm grateful I have BJJ and Renegade as a huge anchor in my life, letting me be the best I can be every single day. The sport of Jiu Jitsu and the experience at Renegade has had a profound impact on my life, and I recommend doing a trial class and seeing for yourself what it can do for you.