The month of January is about to complete. We have couple of dates for competitions in February 13th - Mana Championships - Submission King | Queen - Auckland Venue: TBC 7th - NZ Grappler - No-Gi Auckland Regionals Venue - Auckland - Barfoot and Thompson Stadium 203 Kohimarama Road We are also adding an additional competition for the month of March. Sat 6th March - Auckland BJJ Nogi Subs Invitational Competition. Basically. Round Robin, subs only, but using IBJJF submission technical rules. On Sunday, Stu, Laurance and Luiz attended the Black Belt training session with was held by Renato at his gym. There were over 20 BB training rolling together. The event is monthly and will be hosted at different location every months. Also, we are still taking new students, all level welcome. If you have never train before, please come down for a free class. See you on the mats

 2 competition events to start the year with. 13th - Mana Championships - Submission King | Queen - Auckland Venue: TBC The first one is run by Mana Championship on Saturday 13th February Mana Championship is known for its round robin submission only format. It means you get to have a match with everyone in your weight category which will give you lot of experience. However, they allow knee reaping, toe hold and knee bar from blue belt and heel hooks from purple at the advanced division. The location is to be confirmed but it is usually held at City Kick boxing. The entry fee for spectator is $10 but be ready to sit on the mats and stand as no sitting option is available. https://www.manafc.com/rules/ https://www.facebook.com/ManaChampionship/ 27th - NZ Grappler - No-Gi Auckland Regionals Venue - Auckland - Barfoot and Thompson Stadium 203 Kohimarama Road This event is run by NZ grappler and they use SIJJF rules. Regional event usually have a repechage system which means you get one mo

 Kia ora Whanau  I hope you have all had an awesome and restful holidays,  Now that we have all had a chance to refresh during the summer it is time to refocus and start putting in the mahi on the mats.  Training for the Junior team will start back on  Tuesday the 26th of January   at 4:30 PM  Also, we have changed the days for training this year for our junior team. Training for 2021 will be every  Tuesday and Thursday  at 430 pm.  2021 is going to be a big year! Thank you all for your continued support, see you all on the mats real soon.  Nga mihi nui:  AucklandBJJ Coaching team 

This week, we covered the questions and answers topic.   Each class started with 1 step roll where one person does one move at the time and do not offer much resistance.   It is considered as a chess game and the idea is to only use techniques which make the student realise that he is missing some techniques or lack of knowledge in certain position. Instead of tolling with your A game and compensate your lack of techniques with strength and speed, the one step roll is used a learning tool. Some of the techniques covered were: top half guard, bottom half guard, pendulum sweep, side control escapes. Doc Alex also introduced us to some fitness exercise to help strenghening the core and therefore prevents lower back pain, Open mats Saturday was popular.  It is from 10 am to 12. Only available for paying members. The Junior Squad classes should start on the 18/01/20. The inaugural kids classes (5-12) should start at the beginning of February. Please email us if you want to put your child on

  Q: How many classes do you offer and were are you located? A: We have evening classes for adults from 6-8 pm from Mondays to Fridays. Our location is 35 Church Street, Onehunga, Auckland.  Juniors (12-17 years old) is from 4.30 to 5.45 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. The commencing date is to be confirmed. Please email us for starting date and go on our waiting list. email  info@aucklandbjj.com We are looking at starting a kids (5-11 years old) this year. Please email us if you want to your kid to go our waiting list. email  info@aucklandbjj.com We have 150 sqm of mats. Q: Do you give discount for family? A: Yes, we do please enquire at  info@aucklandbjj.com Q: What do I bring? A: Regular work out clothes, no pockets or zips but we also have a loaner uniform available if you choose to attend ghi classes (just need to pay for laundry costs), water bottle and slip on shoes (jandals). Q: Where can I buy the uniforms? A: You can buy your uniforms such as Gh and belt from our stock.  Q: Do