YOUR FIRST CLASS IS ON US
World-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Mooloolaba for kids, teens and adults. Come in for a free semi-private introductory class.
Training That
Speaks For Itself.
“Remy has been coming to Temple Jiu Jitsu for over a year now and we honestly couldn't be happier. The coaches are amazing, patient, supportive, disciplined and they really care about the kids. Remy has grown so much in confidence, respect and skills since starting here. Such a welcoming and positive environment. Highly recommend for any family looking for the best place for kids to learn Jiu Jitsu”
“Transferred my son from another gym to Temple and we both love here!! Lucas is very knowledgeable and passionate about jujitsu. Best of all, he knows how to train kids from young age, and the my boy has improved so much since he started at Temple. Highly recommended!!”
“Omg LOVE this studio! I'm a female white belt with no combat sports experience. All the Temple teachers are thoughtful with whom I'm paired, patient in their instruction, and I have the BEST feeling every time I go. It's such an encouraging, friendly environment and I'm learning so much. It's also an ultra clean and respectful space.”
“My daughter is loving temple! The coaches are amazing and so patient. There is such a wonderful community vibe with both the kids and the parents too!”
“All three of my children attend Temple. Every week I spend three to four afternoons here and it's very much our second home. The coaches are warm, fair and caring. Amy is always helpful and goes above and beyond to help. We are happy to be a part of this wonderful community.”
“My husband and I did a free intro class and had so much fun ! Lucas was kind and patient, I'm an absolute beginner so it was really great. We will be back ! Highly recommend everyone give it a try”
“Fantastic kids BJJ class! Great coaches, supportive environment, both our son's confidence and discipline have grown so much. They love every session!”
“Absolutely the best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu around! From the moment you walk in, you feel welcomed. The environment is super friendly, respectful, and supportive. Osss 🥷”
“Such a great place to train! The coaches are awesome and really know what they're doing. Everyone is friendly and supportive, so you never feel out of place. Training here is challenging but fun at the same time. Highly recommend”
“My nearly 11 year old neurodivergent son has just started at Temple BJJ and it's been a great experience so far. Lucas and all the coaches have been so patient and encouraging. What's great is my son is actually excited about exercise and coming back each week!”
“Lucas is an amazing teacher. Every time I train there I walk away with something I can implement into my jiu-jitsu immediately. He's able to communicate complex ideas and make them feel simple. If you're on the fence about trying jiu-jitsu, book a trial class here.”
“All the teachers are incredibly patient and kind with all the kids in the class. So lovely to see.”
“Great gym, the coaches are great and the atmosphere they've cultivated is very friendly and welcoming. Great gym to start BJJ as a total beginner!”
“Lucas is the head coach. He is very friendly and knowledgeable. He creates a great environment to learn BJJ.”
“While travelling I popped into Temple BJJ for a class and had an absolute blast. Every single student and coach was super friendly and the overall atmosphere was great. Highly recommended for locals to train here.”
“My kids just started and the guys at Temple BJJ are so great with them. I really feel this class will benefit them in so many ways, and I can't wait to see how they progress.”
“I highly recommend Temple Jiu Jitsu. My son does the kids classes and he absolutely loves it. I also do the beginners classes and really enjoy it — they make you feel welcome and confident. I'm so happy we joined Temple.”
“Temple Jiu Jitsu is a unique hidden gem in Mooloolaba. The Jiu Jitsu is always fun, inspiring, technical and evolving under our head coach Lucas Meleep. No doubt you'll meet like minded, welcoming people from day one. See you on the mats.”
“I started training here recently and I love it. The coaches are super helpful and the atmosphere is really friendly. Great for beginners and all levels. Highly recommended!”
“A great place to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, with classes for all levels. Head coach Lucas is an amazing teacher and person, an active competitor who still has the best interests of his students at heart. The training is of a high standard.”
“Remy has been coming to Temple Jiu Jitsu for over a year now and we honestly couldn't be happier. The coaches are amazing, patient, supportive, disciplined and they really care about the kids. Remy has grown so much in confidence, respect and skills since starting here. Such a welcoming and positive environment. Highly recommend for any family looking for the best place for kids to learn Jiu Jitsu”
“Transferred my son from another gym to Temple and we both love here!! Lucas is very knowledgeable and passionate about jujitsu. Best of all, he knows how to train kids from young age, and the my boy has improved so much since he started at Temple. Highly recommended!!”
“Omg LOVE this studio! I'm a female white belt with no combat sports experience. All the Temple teachers are thoughtful with whom I'm paired, patient in their instruction, and I have the BEST feeling every time I go. It's such an encouraging, friendly environment and I'm learning so much. It's also an ultra clean and respectful space.”
“My daughter is loving temple! The coaches are amazing and so patient. There is such a wonderful community vibe with both the kids and the parents too!”
“All three of my children attend Temple. Every week I spend three to four afternoons here and it's very much our second home. The coaches are warm, fair and caring. Amy is always helpful and goes above and beyond to help. We are happy to be a part of this wonderful community.”
“My husband and I did a free intro class and had so much fun ! Lucas was kind and patient, I'm an absolute beginner so it was really great. We will be back ! Highly recommend everyone give it a try”
“Fantastic kids BJJ class! Great coaches, supportive environment, both our son's confidence and discipline have grown so much. They love every session!”
“Absolutely the best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu around! From the moment you walk in, you feel welcomed. The environment is super friendly, respectful, and supportive. Osss 🥷”
“Such a great place to train! The coaches are awesome and really know what they're doing. Everyone is friendly and supportive, so you never feel out of place. Training here is challenging but fun at the same time. Highly recommend”
“My nearly 11 year old neurodivergent son has just started at Temple BJJ and it's been a great experience so far. Lucas and all the coaches have been so patient and encouraging. What's great is my son is actually excited about exercise and coming back each week!”
“Lucas is an amazing teacher. Every time I train there I walk away with something I can implement into my jiu-jitsu immediately. He's able to communicate complex ideas and make them feel simple. If you're on the fence about trying jiu-jitsu, book a trial class here.”
“All the teachers are incredibly patient and kind with all the kids in the class. So lovely to see.”
“Great gym, the coaches are great and the atmosphere they've cultivated is very friendly and welcoming. Great gym to start BJJ as a total beginner!”
“Lucas is the head coach. He is very friendly and knowledgeable. He creates a great environment to learn BJJ.”
“While travelling I popped into Temple BJJ for a class and had an absolute blast. Every single student and coach was super friendly and the overall atmosphere was great. Highly recommended for locals to train here.”
“My kids just started and the guys at Temple BJJ are so great with them. I really feel this class will benefit them in so many ways, and I can't wait to see how they progress.”
“I highly recommend Temple Jiu Jitsu. My son does the kids classes and he absolutely loves it. I also do the beginners classes and really enjoy it — they make you feel welcome and confident. I'm so happy we joined Temple.”
“Temple Jiu Jitsu is a unique hidden gem in Mooloolaba. The Jiu Jitsu is always fun, inspiring, technical and evolving under our head coach Lucas Meleep. No doubt you'll meet like minded, welcoming people from day one. See you on the mats.”
“I started training here recently and I love it. The coaches are super helpful and the atmosphere is really friendly. Great for beginners and all levels. Highly recommended!”
“A great place to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, with classes for all levels. Head coach Lucas is an amazing teacher and person, an active competitor who still has the best interests of his students at heart. The training is of a high standard.”
“Remy has been coming to Temple Jiu Jitsu for over a year now and we honestly couldn't be happier. The coaches are amazing, patient, supportive, disciplined and they really care about the kids. Remy has grown so much in confidence, respect and skills since starting here. Such a welcoming and positive environment. Highly recommend for any family looking for the best place for kids to learn Jiu Jitsu”
“Transferred my son from another gym to Temple and we both love here!! Lucas is very knowledgeable and passionate about jujitsu. Best of all, he knows how to train kids from young age, and the my boy has improved so much since he started at Temple. Highly recommended!!”
“Omg LOVE this studio! I'm a female white belt with no combat sports experience. All the Temple teachers are thoughtful with whom I'm paired, patient in their instruction, and I have the BEST feeling every time I go. It's such an encouraging, friendly environment and I'm learning so much. It's also an ultra clean and respectful space.”
“My daughter is loving temple! The coaches are amazing and so patient. There is such a wonderful community vibe with both the kids and the parents too!”
“All three of my children attend Temple. Every week I spend three to four afternoons here and it's very much our second home. The coaches are warm, fair and caring. Amy is always helpful and goes above and beyond to help. We are happy to be a part of this wonderful community.”
“My husband and I did a free intro class and had so much fun ! Lucas was kind and patient, I'm an absolute beginner so it was really great. We will be back ! Highly recommend everyone give it a try”
“Fantastic kids BJJ class! Great coaches, supportive environment, both our son's confidence and discipline have grown so much. They love every session!”
“Absolutely the best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu around! From the moment you walk in, you feel welcomed. The environment is super friendly, respectful, and supportive. Osss 🥷”
“Such a great place to train! The coaches are awesome and really know what they're doing. Everyone is friendly and supportive, so you never feel out of place. Training here is challenging but fun at the same time. Highly recommend”
“My nearly 11 year old neurodivergent son has just started at Temple BJJ and it's been a great experience so far. Lucas and all the coaches have been so patient and encouraging. What's great is my son is actually excited about exercise and coming back each week!”
“Lucas is an amazing teacher. Every time I train there I walk away with something I can implement into my jiu-jitsu immediately. He's able to communicate complex ideas and make them feel simple. If you're on the fence about trying jiu-jitsu, book a trial class here.”
“All the teachers are incredibly patient and kind with all the kids in the class. So lovely to see.”
“Great gym, the coaches are great and the atmosphere they've cultivated is very friendly and welcoming. Great gym to start BJJ as a total beginner!”
“Lucas is the head coach. He is very friendly and knowledgeable. He creates a great environment to learn BJJ.”
“While travelling I popped into Temple BJJ for a class and had an absolute blast. Every single student and coach was super friendly and the overall atmosphere was great. Highly recommended for locals to train here.”
“My kids just started and the guys at Temple BJJ are so great with them. I really feel this class will benefit them in so many ways, and I can't wait to see how they progress.”
“I highly recommend Temple Jiu Jitsu. My son does the kids classes and he absolutely loves it. I also do the beginners classes and really enjoy it — they make you feel welcome and confident. I'm so happy we joined Temple.”
“Temple Jiu Jitsu is a unique hidden gem in Mooloolaba. The Jiu Jitsu is always fun, inspiring, technical and evolving under our head coach Lucas Meleep. No doubt you'll meet like minded, welcoming people from day one. See you on the mats.”
“I started training here recently and I love it. The coaches are super helpful and the atmosphere is really friendly. Great for beginners and all levels. Highly recommended!”
“A great place to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, with classes for all levels. Head coach Lucas is an amazing teacher and person, an active competitor who still has the best interests of his students at heart. The training is of a high standard.”
Lucas Meleep
Professor Lucas Meleep founded Temple Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in January 2020. He began training in Rio de Janeiro at age 14 under Flavius Virginio — one of Ricardo De La Riva’s first black belts.
After earning his black belt in 2013, he moved to Australia in 2016 to teach full-time. He coached in Brisbane and Sydney, including at Garage Jiu-Jitsu, and ranked #2 among adult black belts in Australia in 2019.
Today Lucas is the founder and head coach at Temple, building a legacy rooted in discipline, humility and high-quality Jiu-Jitsu.
MORE THAN JUST TRAINING.
Temple Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was founded in January 2020 by Professor Lucas Meleep. Our mission is to provide world-class teaching and inspire people to be the best version of themselves.
We focus solely on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, so our students receive the highest quality instruction in one art.
Whether your aim is to reduce stress, improve fitness, learn self-defence or compete at a high level, there's a place for you here.
BJJ builds strength, resilience and confidence, helping students achieve their goals both on and off the mats.
We are committed to fostering a family-friendly environment that welcomes anyone with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
A Mat For Everyone
From four-year-olds taking their first steps to adults chasing their next belt — every class is grouped by age and stage so you're always in the right room. Private lessons are also available for members and visitors, by appointment.
A shared first step onto the mats. Parents and kids train together in a structured, family-friendly class where we are all equal — building connection, coordination and respect while learning real Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals side by side.
Children learn discipline in BJJ. Through games-based classes they practise dedication, attention and respect — coming to class every time, being quiet when the instructor is talking, and being humble around training partners. They also build vital problem-solving skills by connecting new moves to what they already know.
Structured technique, live drilling and a full-body workout that builds muscles, increases flexibility and promotes mental strength. Big Kids learn a practical self-defence system and develop the calm, collected confidence to handle bullying and prevent altercations — all while forming strong bonds with training partners.
Created so every new student starts their Jiu-Jitsu journey with a strong foundation. Introductory techniques from every position plus mobility and agility drills — building coordination, learning the movements and living the Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle.
Why Jiu-Jitsu? It's A Lifestyle.
There is no cheating in BJJ. The only way to get better is to train more and show up. There are no shortcuts and no privileges. On the mats we are all the same, regardless of your social position, skin colour, faith and beliefs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Step On The Mat
Our mission is to offer world-class instruction and encourage people to be the best version of themselves through the Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle.