Whangarei Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Whangarei Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts Academy What is BJJ? BJJ permits a wide variety of techniques to take the fight to the ground after taking a grip.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu emphasizes taking an opponent to the ground and utilizing ground fighting techniques and submission holds involving joint-locks and chokeholds also found in numerous other arts with or without ground fighting emphasis. The premise is that most of the advantage of a larger, stronger opponent comes from superior reach and more powerful strikes, both of which are somewhat negated

when grappling on the ground. Once the opponent is on the ground, a number of maneuvers (and counter-maneuvers) are available to manipulate the opponent into a suitable position for the application of a submission technique. Achieving a dominant position on the ground is one of the hallmarks of the BJJ style, and includes effective use of the guard position to defend oneself from bottom, and passing the guard to dominate from top position with side control, mount, and back mount positions. This system of maneuvering and manipulation can be likened to a form of kinetic chess when utilized by two experienced practitioners. A submission hold is the equivalent of checkmate in the sport, reflecting a disadvantage which would be extremely difficult to overcome in a fight (such as a dislocated joint or unconsciousness).
- see Wikipedia for more

16/06/2026

Little peek into our teaching method for the mixed age kids group. Thanks to Gabriel for being a good sport and Mark for filming.
I don't often get the chance to film my teaching.

"It's cold.""The baby kept waking up.""I woke up before the alarm went off.""I had a busy weekend.""I have work after."T...
07/06/2026

"It's cold."
"The baby kept waking up."
"I woke up before the alarm went off."
"I had a busy weekend."
"I have work after."
These are excuses from people who SHOWED UP.
Doing hard things is hard.
We get it.
But we do it anyway.

6am Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

King's Birthday Weekend 👑Respect to the King, but we'll be celebrating the way we know how - on the mats.Regular hours ...
28/05/2026

King's Birthday Weekend 👑
Respect to the King, but we'll be celebrating the way we know how - on the mats.
Regular hours all weekend.
No changes, no days off.
See you there.

Coldest morning of the year so far.We still showed up.Cold doesn’t decide the standard.You do.6am No Gi at Whangarei BJJ...
26/05/2026

Coldest morning of the year so far.
We still showed up.
Cold doesn’t decide the standard.
You do.
6am No Gi at Whangarei BJJ.

22/05/2026

We believe that all training partners should be treated with respect and dignity.
Trainings should follow an imaginary code of samurai ethics at all times. 🥋🥋🥋
Except during competition training. 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿
Whatever happens happens.
We train hard and we have a laugh doing it.
Double buggy chokes shouldn't happen and should be roasted accordingly.😂

It’s getting colder.The mornings are darker.Training doesn’t get easier.6am No Gi at Whangarei BJJ.
19/05/2026

It’s getting colder.
The mornings are darker.
Training doesn’t get easier.

6am No Gi at Whangarei BJJ.

6am again.Monday again.How many promises did you make to yourself last week and still put off?Fitness slipping?Standards...
17/05/2026

6am again.
Monday again.
How many promises did you make to yourself last week and still put off?
Fitness slipping?
Standards slipping?
It’s cold.
It’s dark.
Training is hard.
Still negotiating?
6am at Whangarei BJJ.
Step up.

Quiz night!We have an awesome night of entertainment and fun on the 6th of June. Find your smartest friends. Book your t...
14/05/2026

Quiz night!
We have an awesome night of entertainment and fun on the 6th of June.
Find your smartest friends.
Book your table quick as places are limited.

07/05/2026

Something ain't right about this Osoto Gari.

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16 Porowini Avenue
Whangarei
0110

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Monday 6am - 7:30am
4:45pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday 4:15pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday 6am - 7:30am
4:45pm - 7:30pm
Thursday 4:15pm - 7:30pm
Friday 4:45pm - 7:30pm
Saturday 9am - 12:30pm

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