WāhiBJJ

WāhiBJJ Our school brings to Manawatu Region the roots of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu: Self-defense, sport & philosophy.

28/08/2026

As a father, there are moments that make you incredibly proud, and this day was one of those moments.

My little Joshua is only 6 years old. He knew the boy in front of him was bigger and stronger, but that didn’t stop him. He fought with courage until the very end, showing heart, determination, and some beautiful Jiu-Jitsu.

Watching him defending submissions, escape difficult positions against a bigger opponent, and keep fighting without giving up made me so proud, not only as his coach, but especially as his dad.

Joshua, winning or losing will never be the most important thing to me. What makes me proud is seeing your courage, your effort, and the way you keep going when things are difficult.

Well done, my boy. Keep working hard, keep believing in yourself, and keep that big heart you have.

Dad is very proud of you.

26/08/2026

Kia Ora NZ! That’s me arriving at WāhiBJJ

22/08/2026

Kia ora, NZ!

This is a piece of history I’ve been researching for some time, and I’ve finally explained it in a short video. I hope you enjoy it.

For those who asked me where I found these information, here where I did some of my research. OSS

sources:
https://www.asjj.com.au/about-us
https://teara.govt.nz/en/martial-arts/page-2
https://judo.forumotion.com/t718-ryugoro-fukushima
https://teara.govt.nz/en/martial-arts/print
fil:///Users/wahibsalha/Downloads/symp_023_181.pdf
https://nzjjf.org.nz/NZJJF/jujitsu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/NZJuJitsuHistory.pdf

With Lucas Maziero quiroprata – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉
17/08/2026

With Lucas Maziero quiroprata – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

16/08/2026

Joshua’s fights

Kia Ora NZ! Competition is a great way to learn. Every fight teaches you something and helps you improve.Very proud of e...
16/08/2026

Kia Ora NZ! Competition is a great way to learn. Every fight teaches you something and helps you improve.

Very proud of everyone who stepped on the mats and represented WāhiBJJ today.

A big thank you to Ashhurst Martial Arts Club for putting on a great event. I wish you guys all the best of luck and success!

OSS!
Wahib

Kia Ora NZ! THE BJJ BELT JOURNEY⚪ White Belt — SurvivalLearn to move, defend, breathe, and stay calm.🔵 Blue Belt — Funda...
14/08/2026

Kia Ora NZ!

THE BJJ BELT JOURNEY

⚪ White Belt — Survival
Learn to move, defend, breathe, and stay calm.

🔵 Blue Belt — Fundamentals
Build a strong base and understand the core positions.

🟣 Purple Belt — Combinations
Connect techniques, create reactions, and develop your own game.

🟤 Brown Belt — Pressure
Improve timing, control, details, and efficiency.

⚫ Black Belt — Efficiency
Less wasted movement. Better timing. Better decisions.

Every belt is a new stage of learning.

Respect the process. Stay humble. Keep learning. Enjoy the journey.

Kia Ora NZ! The New Zealand Jiu-Jitsu community is in mourning.Professor Damian Smith, 3rd Degree Black Belt and founder...
24/07/2026

Kia Ora NZ! The New Zealand Jiu-Jitsu community is in mourning.

Professor Damian Smith, 3rd Degree Black Belt and founder and leader of GracieAllegianceNZ , has sadly passed away.

On the few occasions I had the privilege of meeting Damian, he always showed himself to be a true enthusiast of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a passion he clearly passed on to his children.

I remember once apologising to Damian because I did not have enough athletes available to provide suitable matches for his children at competitions. He simply replied: “No problem, brother, this is all just training for their black belts. You can put anyone against them.”

Those words stayed with me forever. Since that day, I have used the same phrase with my own children and friends. It perfectly reflected his mindset, his confidence in the journey, and his understanding that Jiu-Jitsu is about much more than winning medals.

Damian was more than a Jiu-Jitsu professor. He was a husband, a father, a mentor, and an important part of our community.

Today, we send our deepest condolences, love, and positive thoughts to his family, students, friends, and everyone at Gracie Allegiance New Zealand.

May God comfort your hearts during this incredibly difficult time.

May Professor Damian now rest in peace and join the great names in Jiu-Jitsu history who have gone before us.

Rest in peace, Professor Damian Smith.

OSS.
WāhiBJJ Team

Kia Ora NZ! Some journeys begin in our academy, but their impact reaches far beyond it.A huge congratulations to our Pro...
19/07/2026

Kia Ora NZ! Some journeys begin in our academy, but their impact reaches far beyond it.

A huge congratulations to our Professor Matt Ball on an outstanding performance at the Welsh Pro Grappling Championship! 🇬🇧

After five tough 5-minute matches, he brought home:
🥇 Gold in his age & weight division
🥉 Bronze in the Absolute Black Belt division

Results like these aren’t just about medals, they’re built on years of discipline, consistency, and the willingness to test yourself against the best.

We’re incredibly proud to have you representing WahiBJJ on the international stage.

Congratulations, Matt! OSS!

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