The Forge Grappling

The work continues for our crew!

More fantastic snaps from 📸

Our Alta crew are nearing the half way mark of their journey and have been working hard under the guidance of coaches and

Keep your eyes peeled for fight news when this crew make their MMA debut!

Thanks to for calling in and capturing some awesome snaps 📸

Introducing the newest addition to our timetable!

Our Little Rollers sessions run 9-9:45am Sundays during term time (pause for the school holidays). First session for the term is Sunday 26th of April.

Little Rollers sessions are where tiny humans burn energy, build confidence, and learn the basics of movement… with you right there beside them.

Our Little Rollers sessions are all about fun, connection, and controlled chaos (the good kind). Think climbing, rolling, balancing, and a whole lot of giggles— all while learning body awareness, coordination, and early grappling skills.

No experience needed. Just bring your little person, a sense of humour, and be ready to get involved.

Because it’s never too early to start forging strong, capable little rollers.

We are running a special this term: $100 for the full term. Other payment methods also available - Send us a DM for more info. Link for sign ups in our bio! 💛

Fantastic day out at the Wanaka Open yesterday!

We are all incredibly proud of everyone who stepped onto the mats and represented the Forge! Extra special to see many of our team members putting on the pyjamas and giving the gi a whirl with some great success too!

4th Academy Overall - 20 Competitors

13 🥇 9 🥈 3 🥉

📸 cred to

Good news… we’ve updated the timetable.

Better news… there’s something on there for just about everyone.

Beginners figuring out which way is up, women wanting a supportive crew to train with, kids learning confidence and body awareness, and the seasoned grapplers chasing those hard rounds.

Oh… and yes 👀
the gi class is still permanent🥋

If you’ve been thinking about giving grappling a go, grab our 7-day free trial and come see what all the Forge is all about.

** Key changes: a new start time for adults wrestling and our additional youth class **

Recent Snaps 📸

The Forge 2nd Birthday Quintet Blue/Purple Belt

The Forge Grappling VS

Boys always providing the entertainment!

Thinking about trying Jiu Jitsu but not sure where you’d fit in?

Right here.

Our March Beginners Block is built for people who’ve never stepped on the mats before. No ego. No pressure. Just good humans learning together.

You’ll learn the foundations — essential techniques, escapes, submissions — while building confidence and skill in a supportive environment.

2 sessions per week
Thursdays 6–7pm
Saturdays 9:30–10:30am
$60 for the month of March

Everyone you see on our mats started as a beginner once.
This is just your turn.

Head to the link in our bio to sign up or send us a DM for more info. We look forward to seeing you on the mats!

Uni Students 🎓- Lock in 20% OFF your whole contract when you sign up before March 8th

Stronger Body
Clearer Head
Solid Crew

Come try a class!

Level 1
72 Bond Street
Dunedin

1 Semester or 2 semester contracts available. Send us a DM or check out our website for more info.

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Two Years 🥰🥳

We’re incredibly proud to hit this milestone and even more excited for what’s ahead.

A massive thank you to everyone who makes up Team Forge — our members, our coaches, the parents working quietly behind the scenes, our wider supporters, and the incredible gyms we share competition and camaraderie with. You all push us to grow, to improve, and to better ourselves.

We truly couldn’t do this without you.

Thank you to all those who joined us today for our celebrations, it was a pleasure to share many rolls, yarns and laughs with you all. Extra special shout out to for making the trip and joining us for another quintet!

Cheers to two years — and to many more.

Big osss 🤙🏼🥋
Much love,
Jonas, Taylor & Sarah 🩷