Who we are

Hi, I’m Oli — the founder of BJJ Retreats Australia.

I’m a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enthusiast and yoga teacher with a background in organising retreats and events.

BJJ Retreats Australia started in 2021 after running my first yoga retreats and realising that the same approach could work beautifully for jiu-jitsu — bringing people together in incredible places to train, relax and share the experience.

After attending BJJ camps run by other organisations, it became clear there was an opportunity to create something more carefully curated. My background in retreat organisation means every event is designed with attention to detail, from the training environment to the accommodation and overall experience.

Since then I’ve had the opportunity to work with some exceptional instructors, and the goal remains simple: to organise small group retreats with world-class coaching in remarkable locations.

Oli Francis and Teco Shinzato in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gis smiling and posing together in a martial arts gym, one in a black gi with a blue belt and the other in a white gi with a black belt, both barefoot on black mats.

Nic

The high quality food, yoga and beautiful environment allowed me to recharge both physically and mentally"

Warren

My wife and i went into the experience with open minds and left saying it was one of the best experiences we have had

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