Grappling-Lab BJJ

18/10/2026

First International Stage, First Medals! 🥋🔥

Well done to Ward and Curt 'Tiger' for representing Grappling Lab BJJ Aotearoa at the IBJJF Pan Pacific Championship in Melbourne.

Their first time competing on the international stage, and they’re coming back with Silver and Bronze. A great achievement and an even greater experience to build from. 💪🏼

Proud of you boys, keep learning, keep growing, and keep pushing forward. Oss! 🥋👊

SID JACINTHO JIU-JITSU ASSOCIATION Hasan Chahoud

17/10/2026

Join Grappling Lab BJJ Aotearoa in Howick and finish the year strong on the mats. 💪🏼🥋

Whether you’re starting fresh or continuing your BJJ journey, we’d love to have you training with us. See you on the mats. Oss!

11/10/2026

🥋 Just a reminder, Term 4 kicks off next Monday, 12 October!

Enrolments are now open for Kids & Teens.

Looking forward to seeing everyone back on the mats and finishing the year strong! 💪🏼🥋

At Grappling Lab BJJ Aotearoa, we offer:

- Adult classes
- Kids classes
- Teens classes
- Women-Only classes

See you on the mats. Oss!

11/10/2026

TOP 3 ACADEMY, NATIONAL KIDS & YOUTH LEAGUE 2026! 🥋🔥

A proud achievement for Grappling-Lab BJJ Aotearoa, finishing among the Top 3 academies in New Zealand.

A special thank you to Coach Ward for his dedication to teaching and guiding our kids, Coach James for always stepping in to support, and all our other coaches and senior team members who continue to help our young athletes grow.

Huge credit to our students and families for the hard work, commitment, and support throughout the season.

Proud of the whole team. Oss! 🥋👊🏼

SID JACINTHO JIU-JITSU ASSOCIATION Hasan Chahoud

07/10/2026

Great training and seminar today Jiujitsu Academy in Saigon 🥋 A big thank you to Professor Patricio 👊🏻 for the warm welcome, the hospitality, and the opportunity to share the mats with him and his team.

Really appreciated the knowledge, the rounds, and the good energy throughout the session. Experiences like this are what make the BJJ community so special. Looking forward to welcoming you in Auckland and sharing the mats again soon.

Oss! 👊🏻🥋

07/10/2026

Great no-gi training 10th Planet Saigon Jiu Jitsu . A big thank you to Professor Damon and his team for the warm welcome, great rounds, and the opportunity to share knowledge on the mats. Oss! 👊🏻🥋

05/10/2026

🚩 TERM 4 STARTS NEXT MONDAY! 🥋🔥

We’re kicking off Term 4 on Monday, 12 October, and enrolments are now open!

For our Kids & Teens, now is the perfect time to secure your place and get ready to finish the year strong, building confidence, discipline, fitness, and skills on the mats. 💪

We also have classes for:
Adults BJJ: Gi & No-Gi, all levels welcome
Women-Only BJJ & Self-Defence: supportive, beginner-friendly training in a comfortable environment

Whether you’re returning or thinking about trying BJJ for the first time, we’d love to have you join us.

📍 Howick
📩 Message us to enrol or book a trial.

See you on the mats! Oss! 🥋👊🏻

GL BJJ covers an area of 90 square meters and includes two toilets, a kitchen, and a seating area where you can relax and watch or enjoy your children’s performances. Our gym area also offers plenty of parking, so you’ll never have to worry about finding a spot.

29/08/2026

🔥 North Island Championship Results

Proud of our fighters today. We had 6 participants step onto the mats, and the team came back with:

🥇 3 Gold
🥈 3 Silver
🥉 3 Bronze

A great result، 3 fighters of them were brand new to competition and still managed to push through, and make it all the way to gold.

Proud of every single one of you. We keep building.
We keep improving. We keep creating champions.

Oss 🥋💪🏼🔥

SID JACINTHO JIU-JITSU ASSOCIATION

04/08/2026

🥋 Dojo Etiquette. Jiu-Jitsu is not only about techniques, submissions, and competition.

It is also about discipline, respect, humility, and learning how to carry yourself on and off the mats.

These small habits build strong students, strong teams, and better people.

Respect the mats. Respect the art. Respect each other. Oss 🥋🙏

21/07/2026

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is more than a sport, it is discipline, respect, self-defence, confidence, and a way of life.

Grateful for the knowledge, guidance, and foundation passed down through the generations. The lessons we learn on the mats stay with us for life.

Respect to Master Sid Jacintho and the Jiu-Jitsu legacy since 1994.

Oss 🥋🙏