Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a grappling martial art using the science of body mechanic’s & leverage to control or subdue an opponent.A comprehensive structure & syllabus’ are used as teaching guides for White,Blue & Purple belts.
Beginners class is designed to introduce the student to grappling (both standing & on the ground).Allowing them to get used to sharing their personal space with another person.Control in the top position is the main focus of this class.No Takedowns are taught in this class & submission is kept to a minimum.
Fundamentals class is where the student begins learning the white belt Syllabus & structure.Varied sweeps,submissions,controls & positions are taught that will set up a great platform to expand upon later.Takedowns are introduced in this class as is rolling/sparring.
Advanced class is where the journey to Black belt begins.A wider array of techniques is taught including leglocks,neck cranks & throws.The student is taught that subtle movements can have the greatest impact.They also learn that Gracie Jiu-Jitsu controls the whole person from head to toe.
Self defense is taught in all classes. Gi is compulsory in the fundamental & advanced classes.
Kids Classes
Our kids BJJ class has been going for 6 years now.Family involvement is encouraged.The starting age is 5 & goes through to high school.We teach through games & drills with fun being the emphasis.No submissions are taught in the kid’s fundamentals but their focus is on control.This class has proved very successful in anti-bullying.An extra 30 min class is held for the Intermediate aged children & it is here where submission is introduced.The programme only runs during the school terms with the highlight being our in-house competition at the end of each term.
MMA
Cardio is the biggest focus of the MMA classes.This includes Stand up,clinch,wrestling & ground cardio.Specific pad work,bag work,partner training & circuits are used to achieve a higher base level of cardio.Class always finishes with an Ab workout.The fundamentals class is open to anyone at any level of experience.
The advanced class is by invite only & here the student is introduced to a more intense level of training.Sparring,rolling,stretching,fight game planning,strength & conditioning are all part of this class.A full MMA Kit is essential for the advanced students.
Submission Grappling
This No-Gi class is held all year long & compliments both BJJ & MMA.A minimum level of experience is required.All aspects of Submission Grappling are taught.
Whatoto
Our Maori grappling class.This is by invite only.It is a tribute to our Tupuna.A mixture of Haka,Mau Rakau,Wrestling,BJJ & Sub Grappling skills & drills.Submissions are very deadly & quick.The focus is on being a Taua (War Party) & moving as one.A structure is in the making to help teach Whatoto but for now it just for the Elite & dedicated.
