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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.

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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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Steve Oliver
Paeroa Jiu Jitsu
The Squeeze
Paeroa Jiujitsu

AGE:
14+

BRING:

    

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ALL GEAR CAN BE PURCHASED ON SITE. LET US KNOW ABOUT ANY RESTRICTIONS OR INJURIES.

BEFORE J&P: 145kgs hopitalised Mental Health Crisis

9 months at J&P 94KGS 2 SILVER MEDALS 4 GOLD MEDALS NEW FRIENDS CONFIDENT STRONG

$30

Come LEARN SKILLS THAT WILL BUILD CONFIDENCE, protect you, while keeping your body moving 

per week

J&P Can

all HIIT WORKOUTS ✅ 

ALL BJJ CLASSES ✅ 

MORNING CLASSES ✅ 

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BJJ CLASSES

COME LEARN JITS WITH US

BJJ BEGINNER
(14yrs+)

Perfect for beginners. Our friendly Jiu Jitsu classes start with the fundamentals — safe falling, basic positions, escapes, and simple submissions. No experience needed. Build your skills and confidence on the mats.

BJJ AdVANCED
(16yrs+)

Class begins with 1 hour of rolling (including positional sparring) followed by 30 minutes of focused technique work. Monthly in-house competitions allow us to battle test what we have learned in the last month.

BJJ Mornings

Morning classes are open to all members who can make it. These early sessions are flexible — we might roll, drill fundamentals, learn new techniques, or work some striking. Perfect for anyone willing to get up early and train.

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.

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Our coaches

 Steve oliver  5th degree black belt

Coach Josh and Professor Steve

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.

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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.

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 Josh Faraimo  Blue Belt

I’m the coach you’ll see at most training sessions. I'm just 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 haha.

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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.

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This makes it the perfect time to jump in and learn together at Jiu Jitsu and Paeroa.

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