A Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy on Morrin Road in St Johns, Auckland, which says it has been building champions since 2006. It also has a Mount Eden academy at 213 Dominion Road. The academy teaches children from age 5 as well as adults, and it runs a structured curriculum where students progress by belt level. The club describes its competition team as one of the top in New Zealand, and the academy offers a free trial class.
Classes for adults run at all levels, and there are fundamentals, advanced and no-gi sessions, plus rolling and competition training. Children's classes are grouped by age, from Little Cubs at 5 to 6 and Cubs at 7 to 8, through to Lions for ages 9 to 12 and 13 to 15, with a competition class for kids. Weekday classes run from early morning to the evening, and there are Sunday sessions for children and adults. The club says it encourages confidence, discipline and respect in its young students. Book a free trial class online or by phone.