A Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym at 250 Taniwha Street in Glen Innes, Auckland. The gym calls itself the GC Team NZ, and it teaches classes for children, teenagers and adults, from beginners to competitors.
Classes include a children's class that teaches the basics of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, a fundamentals class for teenagers and adults that prepares people for live rolling, a class for experienced grapplers that focuses on rolling drills, and competition training. The gym also teaches Muay Thai, with classes hosted by a former K-1 kickboxer who is a GC Team purple belt. Students have said the coaching is patient and encouraging, that children are given a fun and positive experience, and that the gym feels like a supportive family. One student who joined with self-defence in mind said they had gained confidence and a supportive community as well. The gym says it welcomes newcomers and is friendly to people who are nervous about a fighting gym.