El Matador Martial Arts and Fitness

El matador is one of the best gyms that I have been too. The coaching staff and people who train there are very welcoming.

Great gym for all ages and abilities. Tony, the head coach, is a life long martial artist and is highly knowledgeable and charismatic. He has coached everyone from pure beginners to professional fighters.

There are no egos at el Matador- the students take their training seriously, but not themselves. Classes are run 6 days a week and include Muay Thai, BJJ, MMA and strength and conditioning.

I cannot recommend el Matador enough. Whether you are looking to fight or get in shape the gym has something to offer at a very reasonable price point. So come in and give a class a go!

Great place to train and stay fit. Friendly atmosphere with a very knowledgeable and experienced coach.

I have been training with Antonio (Tony) at El Matador on and off since 2012. I've tried other 'dojos', and whether i'm taking a break due to traveling, or caught up doing other things, i, without fail, ALWAYS return to El Matador. Perhaps it's Tony's sheer determination to witness real progress and help his students achieve great results, or maybe it's his wisdom and extensive knowledge about a broad range of Martial Arts, or that i'm fortunate enough to train alongside some very friendly and welcoming, yet, an extremely hard working team. Something keeps bringing me back, making me feel like i belong there more than ever. El Matador Martial Arts Academy is not just a place to train; it's a place to call home. If it's quality you're looking for then El Matador Martial Arts Academy is the answer. It's a lifestyle, not just a gym.

Great atmosphere, legit instructors and friendly people on the mats. Can't ask for much more!

Very inclusive and non-intimidating for new comers:)

By far the best gym in Brisbane, best atmosphere and coaches! The gym mix perfectly the family, competition and fitness training! I highly recommend!

This gym is has a great vibe, blending a friendly supportive environment with a real passion for martial arts. Lineu is a superb BJJ coach and world class competitor with unrivalled teaching skills. His classes are awesome - loads of fun and legit skills. Can’t rate it highly enough.

By far the best BJJ school in Queensland. Fun friendly environment. Lee is full of life and an unbelievable professor. What started as my two boys learning BJJ for self defense has turned into a family obsession. Myself, my wife and two kids all train under professor Lee and it’s the best thing we have ever done. If you want to learn from an expert that can effectively pass his knowledge into you, El matador is the place to be.

I came to El Matador on the recommendation of a friend. I was looking for a change from weights and rugby that I previously enjoyed but I needed some variation and I needed a new challenge - and El Matador provided. After my first Brazilian Jujitsu (BJJ) class I signed up and haven't looked back since. Lin the instructor is highly professional and every class is as tough as it is enjoyable. Tony the owner is full of life and it's hard to be tired with his energy around. He provides a comfortable environment to train in and everyone quickly becomes family. It's very common after a hard training session to sit around and chat or joke with everyone or go out for breakfast as a team. Definitely one of the most elite and enjoyable sporting environments I've been involved in. My family and I are now part of the El Matador family.

The atmosphere of this club is amazing with experienced, professional coaches and dedicated students.

Great club with experienced and very high level coaches. Awesome environment to train and members are super friendly but at the same time train hard to achieve their personal goals. I train BJJ under Lee, and if you want to go through some detailed and technical BJJ, he is the one that you must see. I've went to different BJJ gyms across Brisbane and hands down, this is the best one I've ever been to.

I have been training at El Matador for 2 years now, in both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai. Tony's knowledge of martial arts and self defence is one of the best out there and our BJJ coach, Li, is top notch. I am constantly being challenged, encouraged, inspired and motivated by the team. Having started with very little athleticism and technical ability, training at El Matador has built my confidence, skills and awareness and I always look forward to learning more and hanging out with a great group of people. I could not recommend this gym enough to anyone thinking of giving it a go.

I have been training at El Matador for 3 years now, it is an awesome Dojo/Gym with an amazing coach who actually cares about his students progression and evolving, constantly going out of his way to help his students.i have been to a lot of Dojos/Gyms around the world now and this is definitely one of the best!