GSW Martial Arts

26 years ago.
August 2000
Before anyone knew what BJJ was.
This was the GSW origin.

After years of hiding in a school hall, doing BJJ as a side quest to our Zen Do kai training.

I’d finally had enough of putting down the mats and packing them up after every session.

Hired a small space close to home and started a lifetime of teaching people..

Friyay
High Noon
Gi Rolls

Thursday
6pm Beginners BJJ fundamentals
7pm Drills with Darren

Hours of fun

Our awesome, powerful, unique Courtney is starting a new chapter.
Wishing her nothing but strength and love for the future!

Te Papa chief executive Courtney Johnston announces resignation The chief executive of national museum Te Papa in Wellington has resigned after six-and-a-half years in the job.

New profile alert!

Tola's profile is up.. Check out his unique journey form way back in the day..

Tola Newbery - Black Belt Profile Name: Tola NewberyAge: 38Started training: May 2010How did you first get interested in BJJ?I was studying at drama school. A friend and a few other artsy, film and music people I knew were training BJJ. I figured if they were doing it, there had to be something to it. At drama school, we spent a lot...

Wednedensday
6pm Le Z gward
7pm Aggressive Cuddles ™️

Huzzah

Tuesday
6pm Beginners BJJ
7pm Advanced No Gi

Monday
6pm
Something new

Here’s a profile for our latest GSW Black Belt. Some encouraging words and insights into our quiet achiever.

Reece

Reece Hawkins - Black Belt Profile Name: Reece HawkinsAge: 37When you started: trial class June 2016How did you first get interested in BJJ?Watching the UFC. I wanted to know what the hell the commentators were talking about?Darce. Half guard. Kneebar. Twister. Huh!?And what led you to start training at GSW.I googled nearby MMA/BJJ g...