The MatLab Grappling Academy

The MatLab Grappling Academy is a grappling and jiu-jitsu training academy based at 290A North East Road, Klemzig, South Australia. Dedicated to progression and evolution in grappling, it combines conditioning, technical skill development, and mindset training for people pursuing fitness, self-defense, or competition. Classes cater to different experience levels and interests, with offerings that include no-gi grappling, wrestling fundamentals, technique workshops, guard-focused training, leg-lock sessions, and competition preparation.

The academy also runs children’s no-gi classes and open mat sessions, with Saturday open mat listed as having no mat fee. Its weekly schedule provides training opportunities from Monday through Saturday. Head coach Nick Hughes and women’s coach Jackie Hughes lead a team described as passionate and experienced in grappling.

The academy emphasizes consistency, discipline, confidence, and a supportive training community, where teammates encourage one another to improve. In addition to group classes, private coaching is available. Prospective members can contact the academy by email or phone to ask about classes, memberships, and getting started