Get fit. Learn self-defence. Join a community that pushes you further. MMA, BJJ and kickboxing classes for adults of all levels, building strength, confidence and focus in a supportive, high-energy environment.
Chau Kaizen runs three adult programs from one gym in Prospect, 10 minutes from the Adelaide CBD. Classes are for ages 14 and over, run Monday to Thursday from 6:00am through to 8:00pm, and every one of them takes complete beginners. Your first class is free.
Three programs, one membership
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Grappling built on leverage and position rather than size and strength. Trained in the Gi and No Gi, on a structured curriculum with formal gradings, in the Carlson Gracie Senior lineage.
Mixed Martial Arts
The stand-up and clinch game: punches, kicks, knees, elbows and the clinch work that separates MMA from boxing. Pair it with BJJ for the complete picture.
Fitness Kickboxing
Forty five minutes on pads and heavy bags. Strength, co-ordination and a genuine release, with no sparring and no contact between members.
An unlimited membership covers all three, so you are never choosing between them.
Training around work
The timetable is built for adults with jobs. Fitness Kickboxing runs at 6:00am on Tuesday and Thursday and at 9:30am on Monday and Wednesday. BJJ runs at 11:00am on Tuesday and Thursday for anyone whose day has a gap in the middle. Evening classes run from 5:45pm to 8:00pm across the week, and Friday is Open Gym & Competition Training from 5:45pm to 6:45pm for members.
What your first month looks like
The first class is about turning up and finding out that it is less intimidating than it looked from outside. The first few weeks are about learning to move, remembering where to put your hands and feet, and getting used to training with a partner. By the end of a month most people have found the two or three sessions a week that fit their life, and the technique starts to stick.
You do not need a fitness base to start, and you do not need to have done anything like this before. Most people who walk in have not.
What to wear and bring
- Fitness Kickboxing
- Boxing gloves and wraps. We have loan gloves if you do not have your own.
- BJJ Gi
- For your trial class, wear your own Gi or borrow one of ours. Once you join, a Chau Kaizen club Gi is required. A mouth guard and rash guard are recommended.
- BJJ No Gi and MMA grappling
- Shorts or pants with no pockets, plus a rash guard or fitted shirt.
- MMA Striking
- Boxing gloves and shin guards, shorts or pants with no pockets, and a rash guard.
- Every class
- A drink bottle, a towel, short nails, and thongs or slides for walking off the mats.
Comfortable training clothes are fine for your first class. You only need your own gear once you are training regularly.
Memberships and prices
Adult memberships Ages 14 and over
| Membership | Contract | Per week | Minimum total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 classes per week | 52-week contract | $40 | $2,080 |
| 3 classes per week | 52-week contract | $45 | $2,340 |
| 3 classes per week | 26-week contract | $54 | $1,404 |
| Unlimited classes Best value | 52-week contract | $60 | $3,120 |
| Unlimited classes | 26-week contract | $69 | $1,794 |
There is no joining fee, and your rate is locked in for as long as you stay a member, subject to CPI. Full detail sits on the memberships page.
Chau Kaizen takes 25% off all memberships for veterans and emergency services personnel. The discount applies to both adult and kids memberships, and extends to immediate family members only. Proof of service or eligibility is required. Chau Kaizen is trusted by the Australian Army to deliver Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training.
Where to find us
We are in the rear building at 80 Churchill Road, Prospect SA 5082, so walk down the driveway to the building at the back. There is limited parking on site and free on-street parking on Churchill Road and the surrounding streets. Members train with us from Prospect, Nailsworth, Broadview, Sefton Park, Fitzroy, Ovingham, Thorngate, Medindie, Collinswood, Walkerville, North Adelaide, Enfield, Kilburn and Blair Athol.
How it works
- Choose your class: MMA, BJJ or kickboxing, whichever suits your goals.
- Book your free trial class online, at least 12 hours before you attend.
- Decide your plan, and get 10% off your first prepaid membership.
Common questions
Do I need prior martial arts experience?
No. Every class is open to complete beginners and most people who walk in have never trained before.
What should I wear?
Comfortable training clothes are fine for your first class. Once you are training regularly you will need boxing gloves for Fitness Kickboxing, a club Gi for BJJ Gi, and shorts or pants with a rash guard for BJJ No Gi, MMA grappling and MMA.
Is it safe?
Classes are supervised throughout and technique comes before intensity. Tell your coach about any injuries before class starts and they will scale the session for you.