Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art, combat sport, and a self-defense system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu draws its initial roots from Kodokan Judo ground fighting fundamentals. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu eventually came to be its own art through the experimentations, practice, and adaptation from the teachings of Japanese master Mitsuyo Maeda to Carlos and Hélio Gracie, who then passed these skills and knowledge to successive generations.
Muay Thai, sometimes referred to as Thai boxing,
is a combat sport that uses stand-up striking along
with various clinching techniques. This discipline is known
as the “Art of Eight Limbs”, as it is characterized by the combined use of fists, elbow, knees and shins.
Ready to challenge yourself and learn the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)?
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, our September 24 enrollment is your chance to start a transformative journey!
What You’ll Learn:
At Wanaka, we are passionate about the art of Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai. Our experienced instructors are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced practitioner. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment for all ages and fitness levels.
Welcoming and inclusive community. Flexible class schedules to suit your lifestyle. Join a community of positive, fun, and caring individuals all working towards a similar goal.
Your objectives are our top priority. We design our programs to assist you or your child in achieving those goals. We can help you with confidence, focus, fitness, and weight loss.
Maintain a high level of professionalism, continually seeking to enhance their knowledge and teaching skills, while fostering a positive, supportive, and safe learning environment for all members.
Well-maintained, secure, and organized space designed to accommodate different forms of martial arts training. The facility encourages a culture of respect and safety.
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Steven Fordan2024-02-22Ich habe mit Bjj wieder angefangen und bin auf Durchreise gewesen. Die Trainer sind super nett und das rollen mit den Mitgliedern macht wirklich Spaß!Tyrone Moo22023-10-23Highly recommend, was only able to attend one session, really welcoming crowd and positive atmosphere 👍Tom Hague2023-03-09Friendly and welcoming place to train - was only able to drop into one open mat but the facilities were good and everyone I met was nice and accommodating!James Bees2021-03-18Great team, great club!L P2021-01-28I had the pleasure of training here for 6 months as a traveler, and could not recommend this gym and team enough. As soon as I arrived I felt welcome and the team went out of their way to accommodate me and push me to improve my game. There is some amazing talent here and Professor Jose brings a positive energy that is infectious and gets everyone excited to train. I will miss this gym and team and would recommend it to anyone passing through, or thinking of making Wanaka their home.