Welcome to NorthlandBJJ
Our team are specialist’s in
•Traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)
•Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
The head of our Academy is Professor Rafael Oliveira, Second Dan Black Belt.
Professor Rafael is also a fully qualified Personal Trainer with over 15years experience.
Professor Rafael Oliveira started his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey in Brazil in 1999 at the age of 20. With a background in traditional ‘Luta Livre’ (Free Style Grappling) and Capoeira, he dedicated himself to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu after relocating to New Zealand in 2005. Professor Rafael has competed both locally and internationally, achieving an MMA fight record of 3 wins and 1 loss. Since moving to Northland in 2017, he has been teaching BJJ and forming champions ever since.
Classes we offer
•Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)
•No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
•Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
Our coaches are experienced to cater to students ages 2yr and up, at competition level or beginner's level.
Youth Class Timetable
MONDAY
Youth Novice - Gi - 4:30pm
Youth Elite - Gi - 5:30pm
TUESDAY
Mini Campeao - 3:45pm
Youth Development - Gi - 4:30pm
Youth Elite - Gi - 5:30pm
WEDNESDAY
Youth Novice - No Gi - 4:30pm
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) - 5:30pm
THURSDAY
Mini Campeao - 3:45pm
Youth Development - No Gi - 4:30pm
Youth Elite - No Gi - 5:30pm
FRIDAY
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) - 5:30pm
Teen/ Adult Class Timetable
MONDAY
BJJ - Gi - 6:30pm
BJJ - Gi - 7:30pm
Open Mat - 8.30pm
TUESDAY
BJJ - Foundations - Gi - 6:30pm
BJJ - Advance - Gi - 7:30pm
Open Mat - 8.30pm
WEDNESDAY
MMA - All Levels - 6:30pm
BJJ - No Gi - 7:30pm
Open Mat - 8.30pm
THURSDAY
MMA - All Levels - 6:30pm
BJJ - No Gi - 7:30pm
Open Mat - 8.30pm
FRIDAY
Open Mat - 6:30pm
SUNDAY
Open Mat - Booking Only - 6:30pm
How to select a class?
Select your age range
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Youth
Mini Champeao - 2yr to 4yr - All Levels
Youth Novice - 5yr + - Beginner Level
Youth Development - Intermediate Level
Youth Elite - Advanced Level
MMA - Youth
MMA Youth - 6yr + / All Levels
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Teen / Adult
Foundations - Beginner Level
Advanced - Intermediate to Advanced Level
MMA - Teen / Adult
MMA Teen / Adult - 13yr + / All Levels