Art Of Combat

Hey team!

We’re excited to introduce our new Women’s Only Fitness Classes at Art of Combat, starting Tuesday 15th September at 10:00am!

Our women’s classes will alternate between HIIT workouts on Tuesdays and strength training on Thursdays, giving you two different ways to train, build strength, improve your fitness, and feel good while doing it. 💪

Whether you’re new to training or already have some experience, these hour long classes are designed to be suitable for all fitness levels. Come along, train with like-minded women, and enjoy a fun, supportive, and encouraging environment. It’s a great way to stay motivated, meet new people, and become part of our gym community! 🤍

📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays | ⏰ 10:00am

$7 for Art of Combat members | $15 per class for non-members:
📍 First class: Tuesday 15th September at 10:00am

Payment will be at the front desk upon arrival. Please arrive 10 minutes early so we can get you sorted before class.

Bring along your drink bottle and towel, and come ready to have a good workout!

If you have any questions, feel free to send us a message.

Yesterday we held our White Belt Grading for BJJ! 🥋

A huge well done to everyone who participated and showed off their hard work. Congratulations to everyone who earned a new stripe or belt - well deserved!

🥋 Will & Tom — 1st stripe on their white belts
🥋 Jack — 4th stripe on his white belt
🥋 Kofi — 3rd stripe on his blue belt
🥋 Karl — promoted to blue belt!

Awesome work team! 👏

Congrats to everyone who competed in the Ashhurst Winter Open this past weekend!

🥈Nathan - Silver
🥈Billy - Silver
🥈Kofi- Silver
🥇Izak - Gold
🥇Mikey - Gold
🥈Will - Silver

It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge the passing of Professor Damian Smith.

Damian has a been a constant supporter of our team from the beginning. Always keen for a cruise down to Palmy to support an event, teach a seminar, or hype up a grading. The first to jump in and corner one of our team if needed.

His passion for jiu jitsu and people was infectious, with his energy remaining on the mat long after he'd stepped off it. After a visit you'd often hear comments along the lines of "I have no idea what he said, but those techniques were sick".

There are not many who would get down on a restaurant floor at 11 PM on a week night in Palmy, after a steak, to teach the biggest guy in the room some of the finer details of the wrestlers craddle, but even the staff trying to close up couldn't stop Damian.

He always set a high standard, lifting everyone up and encouraging them to dream huge. If you were graded by Damian, know that you earned it and wear it with pride.

Our love goes out to the Smith family and the Gracie Allegiance Team New Zealand family. Know that we stand beside you now and always.