New Zealand Jiu Jitsu Academy

New Zealand Jiu Jitsu Academy

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The New Zealand Jiu Jitsu Academy is a progressive modern style of self defence focused on Community

Jiu Jitsu is known as the 'gentle art' or the 'flexible science'. Originating in Japan from ancient Asian styles of hand-to-hand combat used by Samurai on the battlefield when disarmed, it has developed into a modern system of self-defence. The principles of Jiu Jitsu enables anyone, regardless of physique or stature, to control and release energy to it's full potential. Jiu Jitsu does not rely on

15/06/2026

⛩️Term 2 Gashuku / Grading

Saturday 27th June
8.30am - 3pm
New Zealand Jiu Jitsu Academy
244b Victoria Avenue

All students are invited to attend our Term 2 Gradings and Training Day!

Gradings will happen throughout the day with seminar sessions in-between so all students can level up their Jiu Jitsu together - focusing on key techniques, core principles, and fun team challenges.

$20 for students not grading

Students who are grading must:

- Complete their written thesis (hand written and named)
- Fill out the online registration form
- Bring their grading fee on entry (have all fees up to date)

Students will need to bring a drink bottle and lunch.

Grading Forms:
Colts & Seniors πŸ‘‡
https://forms.gle/zhhU9ej61optZGhx7

Juniors πŸ‘‡
https://forms.gle/wFrhvxaDVhdaz1JQ9

01/06/2026

Reminder: No Monday class due to today's public holiday (Kings Birthday)

30/04/2026

πŸ“’ Reminder Academy Whānau:

Combined Juniors and Intermediates class starts at 5.30pm on Thursdays.

Photos from New Zealand Jiu Jitsu Academy's post 19/04/2026

EMPOWER-HER 🌸πŸ’ͺ

We trialled our first Empow-her program with great success!
It was a pleasure to deliver these sessions to such an enthusiastic group of mums and daughters. We achieved what we set out to do and that was to share Jiu Jitsu in a fun and educational setting while still developing usable self defense skills! All the laughs, confidence building, and bonding was infectious.

Do you think we need to run another one?

13/04/2026

⛩️ All New Term 2 Timetable
With some exciting new additions including Kaizen connect tutoring and open mat Saturdays.

(Please note changes to some classes)

17/02/2026

Kung Hei Fat Choi πŸŽ‰ Happy New Year from all of us at the New Zealand Jiu Jitsu Academy, may your year be full of happiness and endless opportunities for growth. πŸ₯‹πŸ‘Š

11/02/2026

Hey NZJJA whaanau, Sensei Mat will open for juniors tonight at 5:30-6:30 pm, , overlapping into seniors at 6-8pm, βœŒοΈπŸ’œπŸ₯‹

05/02/2026

Kiaora whaanau, very sorry for the short notice, juniors class is not on tonight, will be back on Monday and Thursday next week, a thousand apologies for any inconveniences, we are very grateful for your patience and enthusiasm , kind regards, - NZJJA.

02/02/2026
25/12/2025

A very Merry Christmas from us to you πŸŽ„πŸ₯‹πŸ‘Š

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Whanganui
4500

Opening Hours

Monday 3:45pm - 4:30pm
5pm - 7pm
Tuesday 3:30pm - 4:30pm
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Wednesday 3:45pm - 4:30pm
5pm - 6pm
Thursday 6pm - 7pm
6:30pm - 9pm
Friday 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 1:30pm