Akau BJJ is a Māori-owned Brazilian jiu-jitsu and MMA gym at 6 Forfar Street in Edgeware, Christchurch. It teaches Whātōtō/Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, fitness and strength and conditioning, with personal training. It also teaches Te Reo Māori and tikanga Māori. It is affiliated with Loyalty Jiu Jitsu Aotearoa NZ.
Classes run for children and young people aged 5 to 17, and for adults at all levels. Parents and children can train together. Strength and conditioning classes are open to all ages. The gym offers a free trial, drop-in sessions for visitors, and flexible weekly training with no long-term membership. A six-month commitment is offered for a saving. Customers quoted on the website say it feels like whānau, and that coaches treat children well.