


Carrara is the Gold Coast's premier sports precinct, home to the Carrara Stadium (Heritage Bank Stadium), Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre, and numerous sporting clubs. It is a suburb that values fitness, discipline, and community — values that align perfectly with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. For Carrara residents, BJJ Lotus Club offers the next step in your fitness journey. Carrara is also famous for the Carrara Markets, one of the Gold Coast's most popular weekend destinations, and is well-connected via the Pacific Motorway (M1), Birmingham Road, and Nerang-Broadbeach Road. The suburb has a strong sporting culture — from AFL at Heritage Bank Stadium to swimming, athletics, and basketball at the Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre. Many Carrara residents are already active in sports and fitness, and BJJ offers a unique cross-training opportunity that complements other athletic pursuits. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu improves body awareness, core strength, cardiovascular fitness, and mental toughness — benefits that translate directly to better performance in other sports. For Carrara families, our BJJ Kids program provides a structured, character-building activity that teaches children discipline, respect, and confidence in a fun, safe environment.
Our Ashmore academy is just a 6-minute drive from Carrara via the Pacific Motorway or Birmingham Road. We offer a full range of programs including BJJ Adults, BJJ Kids, BJJ Women, and our popular Saturday morning Family Session. Weekend open mats are a hit with the Carrara community, providing a relaxed environment to practice and socialise with fellow martial artists. The short commute from Carrara means you can easily fit training into your routine — whether it is an early morning session before work, a lunchtime class, or an evening session after the school run. Our Saturday morning Family Session at 8:00 AM is especially popular with Carrara families, offering a fun, inclusive environment where parents and children train together. For athletes from Carrara looking to cross-train, BJJ provides a low-impact but high-intensity workout that builds functional strength, flexibility, and endurance without the joint stress of high-impact sports. We also welcome Carrara residents who are new to martial arts — our beginner-friendly classes and supportive community make it easy to start your BJJ journey regardless of age, fitness level, or experience. With free on-site parking, flexible membership options, and a free trial class, BJJ Lotus Club is the natural choice for Carrara residents seeking quality martial arts training on the Gold Coast.
Daily: Early Mornings, Lunchtime and Evening BJJ sessions at our Ashmore academy — no excuses about lack of time, plus weekly open mats and workshops.
From Casual to Yearly payments, we offer several Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu membership options to make sure that the fees become a minor issue.
We are a community/family first — transparent BJJ Gold Coast membership with no unpleasant surprises.
Our main mindset is to be the best between the bests. Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on the Gold Coast means helping each other to grow together.
“Just 6 minutes from Carrara, BJJ Lotus Club Ashmore is perfectly located for residents of this sports-centric Gold Coast suburb. Weekend open mats, family sessions, and programs for all ages.”
Join the BJJ Lotus Club community and start training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu today. Our Ashmore academy is just 6 minutes from Carrara.
Our Ashmore academy is approximately 6 minutes drive from Carrara, via the Pacific Motorway or Birmingham Road.
Yes! We run weekend open mats that are very popular with the Carrara community. Check our timetable for current open mat schedules.
Absolutely! Many of our members from Carrara use BJJ as cross-training for other sports. It improves body awareness, core strength, and cardiovascular fitness.
Yes, we offer family membership packages with discounted rates. The Saturday morning Family Session at 8:00 AM is especially popular with Carrara families.