Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a highly effective ground-based martial art that focuses on leverage, technique, and strategy to control and submit opponents — regardless of size or strength. Often called “human chess with contact,” it teaches you to fight smart from every position: standing, clinching, or on the ground.
At Jiu Jitsu and Paeroa we make BJJ accessible and fun for everyone. You’ll build serious fitness, self-defence skills, confidence, discipline, and mental toughness while training in a welcoming, no-ego environment. Whether you’re a complete beginner or experienced, come learn how to squeeze life’s lemons on the mats!
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BJJ KIDS (10-14)
Fun, safe Jiu-Jitsu for 10–14 year olds. Build confidence, fitness, discipline and self-defence skills while making friends. Perfect for boys and girls ready to squeeze lemons and start their limitless journey at Jiu Jitsu and Paeroa.
BJJ TEENS (14-18)
High-energy training for 14–18 year olds. Develop strength, skills, resilience and confidence in a supportive crew. Whether new or experienced, come turn life’s lemons into powerful submissions at Jiu Jitsu and Paeroa.
BJJ ADULTS
All-levels training for adults. Improve fitness, strength, self-defence and mental toughness in a welcoming no-ego environment. Come squeeze the lemons and get stronger at Jiu Jitsu and Paeroa.
BJJ WOMEN
Although women are welcome to join any of our classes. It's nice to provide a safe place for women who want to build real self-defence skills, fitness and confidence. All levels of skill, age or size to grow and learn together.
$30
Come LEARN SKILLS THAT WILL BUILD CONFIDENCE, protect you, while keeping your body moving
per week
Our coaches
Steve oliver 5th degree black belt
Steve Oliver is the owner of Oliver MMA and the Head Coach at Jiu Jitsu and Paeroa. One of New Zealand’s pioneering BJJ black belts and a 5th degree black belt under Ricardo Libório, Steve has been a cornerstone of the sport in this country for over 25 years. He founded the NZ Grappler tournament circuit and is best known as the long-time head grappling coach for UFC and PRIDE legend Mark Hunt, playing a key role during Hunt’s prime MMA career.
A highly respected coach in both striking and grappling, Steve brings elite-level technical knowledge, fight strategy, and genuine passion to our gym. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, training with Steve will accelerate your growth in skill, fitness, and confidence.
Josh Faraimo Blue Belt
I’m the coach you’ll see at most training sessions. A husband and father who got hooked on Jiu-Jitsu years ago, I now spend my time trying to convince the good people of Paeroa to come choke me out in my garage.
When my family moved to Paeroa, I faced a simple choice: give up rolling or drive long distances to train. Instead, I decided to build something right here. What started as a way for locals in the same situation to roll together has grown quickly — and most of our members this year are brand new to the sport.
This makes it the perfect time to jump in and learn together at Jiu Jitsu and Paeroa.
