Sowilo students have proved themselves to be very competitive in State and National competitions over the years. Students have won over 60 medals between them since 2010.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has been part of our school culture and curriculum since 2010.
Starting with one white and one purple belt instructor and eight students the program has now grown, in 2024, to two black belt instructors, 3 blue belt instructors and thirty students. Over this time, we have seen twenty-three students compete on a local, State and National level, winning 12 gold, 33 silver and 12 bronze.
In 2024, we have now 7 Sowilo students who have achieved their adult blue belt level in BJJ which is a great achievement.
BJJ serves many purposes for our community on a micro and macro level.
On a micro level:
- Increasing the link between sport and higher academic achievement through more sporting options
- Teaching morals and ethics associated with BJJ philosophy
- Using BJJ as a conduit to our counselling process
- Developing a healthy subculture
- Linking food and nutrition to enhanced sporting and health achievements
- Assisting students with identity and ownership
On a macro level:
- Expanding the students’ exposure to other communities outside of school through involvement with BJJ clubs
- Students gain the understanding of what’s involved in competition teams and the guidelines that are associated with competing on local and state levels.
- Providing employment and training options
- Involvement in interstate and international clubs
Legion 13 Cannington
Professor Grayson West of Legion 13 Cannington has assisted Sowilo Mob BJJ form it’s very early days. Grayson is a World Champion black belt and offers much expertise when it comes to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Legion 13 has also donated many gi uniforms to Sowilo for our students to wear when training. Thank you Legion!
Legion 13 offers Martial Arts training in BJJ, submission wrestling, kickboxing, MMA and wrestling and a special kids BJJ program. – Check them out at the link!
David Marshall - Head Instructor
I have loved BJJ for a very long time!
I have been training for about 10 years and have been a Black Belt since December 2017.
I’m not a big competition guy…. the nerves get me but I’m sure Kyle may one day talk me into it.
I think BJJ is an amazing martial art form and so important for self development and discipline. One day I might get close to beating Kyle, but for now I’ll let him 🙂 be ahead and beat me every time!
Legion 13 Sowilo Mob proud !!
Kyle - Assistant Instructor
I have been doing Jiu-jitsu for 10 plus years have instructed at the top class facility, Legion 13 Cannington.
I have travelled to Rio, Brazil,Sydney, United States and Melbourne to train.
Achievements:
- 2 x silver medalist and bronze medalist at the Pan Pacific Australian Jiu-jitsu Titles (2008, 2010)
- 2 x state Jiu-jitsu championships gold
- bronze local competition
- 2 x silver medalist local competition
- Gold medal Fremantle FILA grappling competition
Individualised Programs
Sowilo is a leading school in terms of pioneering integrated cross-curricular programs.
We aim to create fun and exciting subjects such as Life Skills, Protective Behaviours and Community Service that engage students and deliever a variety of English, Maths, Science, History, Geography and Art skills.