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$270.00

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$120.00

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WELCOME TO COMBAT ROOM - BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU

WELLINGTON ACADEMY VIRTUAL TOUR

"I love that while it's an individual sport, everyone helps each other to be the best they can."

Daniel, 25, Purple Belt.
"The support and encouragement from my training partners have been crucial in my growth and development, both on and off the mats. It’s pretty cool chucking people around too."

Dani, 28, Purple Belt.
"BJJ has shown me to be humble because there's always someone better. BJJ has shown me to stay active and look after the body so that I can train and stay mentally focused for everyday life."

Dale, 60, Black Belt.
"BJJ was the first time I experienced any empowerment for myself and felt like I had the grace and permission to make mistakes and not be perfect. That alone was pretty cathartic for me."

Natalie, 34, Blue Belt.
"My work is very high octane and demanding, I've seen peers around me fall victim to burning out and spiralling down dark paths, i was not immune either. BJJ became my safe haven."

Aaron, 40, White Belt.
"What I discovered walking into Combat Room was an accepting, caring, safe supportive place – I realised that’s what I’d been missing. It’s also the right martial art for me."

Mariane, 57, Blue Belt.
"Jiu jitsu has made me stronger, healthier, happier, and has helped me take life less seriously. If you’re thinking about giving it a try, please do! It’s not as scary as it seems, and there’s nothing else quite like it."

Jacob, 25, Purple Belt.
"It surprised me that in my 40s I still had a lot to learn about myself. BJJ has been a humbling tutor at times but it has also made me stronger as a person. Every day I can make it to training is a day to be thankful for."

Adam, 49, Purple Belt.
"I’ve achieved more than I ever could have hoped for from this goal. My confidence has skyrocketed, and my awareness both of myself (mentally and physically), and of my surroundings has increased in such a way that I feel like a video game character who’s levelled up perception."

Emma, White Belt.
"I am currently only two months in and it's by far one of the most challenging things I have done in awhile. It was very intimidating to start my first class but my friends Hugh and Kadin gave me the encouragement that I needed to show up."

Bobby, 30, White Belt.
"For most of my life, I have been involved in swordsmanship and armor combat. Studying in related fields allows you to continue developing skills. I came to the combat room to gain new knowledge and expand a variety of movements."

Eduard, 35, White Belt.
"The buzz I got from getting out there and being on the mats was just fantastic though. From that moment, I knew that jiu-jitsu would be a big part of my life forever."

Jason, 36, White Belt.
"Combat room has welcomed me into the community with open arms literally. All I can say is I’m glad that I decided to give it a go. Everything is earned, not given!"

Mikaere, 28, White Belt.
"At my first class I was immediately humbled but that inspired me to get better, work harder and stop being lazy. It's exactly what I was looking for. More than just a work out, it's the comradery around the gym that keeps me coming back."

Robert, 39, White Belt.
"There's always a different facet to explore, be it self-defense, competition, community, sport, creativity, self-improvement, or a temporary escape from the everyday."

Jon, 42, Black Belt.
"I always want to learn and improve and there are plenty of people at our club happy to show me just how much I still have to learn, which makes me love our community all the more."

Will, 31, Blue Belt.
"Despite the nerves of showing up to class knowing that my lack of technique and fitness would be exposed, the joy of learning, understanding and practicing Jiu Jitsu shone through. It is the most satisfying athletic activity I’ve ever done."

Seth, 25, Blue Belt.
"My favourite aspect of training is that I don't feel like there's a right or wrong way to solve a problem. At training we’re encouraged to bring our own perspectives and solutions to situations/positions."

Ben, 33, Brown Belt.
"Jiu Jitsu adds so much to my life, whether it’s the relationships you build, the problems you solve, or the challenges you face. The euphoria you experience after a cluster of rounds is a therapy I never knew existed."

Calvin, 30, Blue Belt.
"This BJJ thing is a crazy rollercoaster, some days it works and then others it doesn't. There isn't a quick path to success, it just requires turning up and giving it a go. I'm looking forward to the day when I become a hammer, not just the nail."

Ben, 46, White Belt.
"No matter how many times I've had to take time off the mats, I'd still be constantly thinking about jiu jitsu, and would come shrimping back to class as soon as I was able."

Aidan, 27, White Belt.
"I wanted to grow up and learn how to do ki blasts and fireball punches. Unfortunately, that never came true. Thanks to jujitsu I’ve been able to experience the other (equally awesome) aspects that I loved from old martial arts movies."

Nick, 38, White Belt.
"I'm very grateful I can still engage in a martial art. The added bonus is that Combat Room BJJ is a great place to train with awesome people and leadership from the senior belts that I am very happy to have my son and myself associate with."

John, 56, Blue Belt.
"From the amazing community that I've been introduced to, to the crazy amount of personal growth that I've achieved, to the countless hours of work I've put in to get a tiny piece of white tape at the end of my blue belt, I love everything that this sport has given me. Oss!"

Antony, 30, Blue Belt.
"After witnessing Royce Gracie's awe-inspiring performance in the first UFC, I was captivated by the way a small individual could control larger opponents using incredible techniques. This left a profound impact on me, serving as an important source of inspiration."

Vanderson, 43, 4th Degree Black Belt.
"Seeing the growth and development of the Combat Room as a whole has been more fulfilling than I could have thought when I started. So much of this is driven by Vanderson's unrelenting hunger to always be improving. In the end, I'm just grateful to be a part of something meaningful."

Bobby, 41, Black Belt.
"BJJ is a worldwide society – wherever I go, I know I’ll be able to find a place to roll and meet like minded people. I’ve gotten to train at clubs around the world, and I’ve forged friendships from too many countries to count."

Ben, 40, Purple Belt.
"Combat room BJJ for me is a place where I can challenge myself, be part of a community, set an example for my kids, learn an invaluable skill set of self defence and get that endorphin rush that only comes with combat sports."

Tymon, 31, White Belt.
"Upon arriving in Wellington, I met the Combat Room family, and had the opportunity to intensify my training. Today I'm a purple belt and I don't intend to stop there. Oss!"

Yuri, 32, Purple Belt.
"As weeks passed by, anxiety turned into excitement. BJJ teaches me self discipline, courage, determination and humility. I always try to be the best version of myself in and out of the mat."

Nathaniel, 34, White Belt.
"You cannot buy, steal or cheat experience for this sport. The Combat Room has become a sense of family to me over the past two years and I have loved every minute of it, the highs and lows."

John, 32, Blue Belt.
"BJJ has had a significantly profound impact on all aspects of my life. None of this could be possible without the world-class coaching, outstanding club culture, a safe and respectful place to learn, and the great people that keep turning up."

Paul, 53, Brown Belt.
"The understanding that there’s a responsibility we have to each other to always go that little bit further: that’s the way forward. I think, the moments that reflect this are some of the best times I have had at Combat Room and are why I train."

Kadin, 27, Black Belt.
"I always leave class having learnt something new or have improved some part of my game - even if I’ve only been able make half a class."

Michael, 29, Brown Belt.
"Put yourself out there and be your own superhero. You may be in the darkest place possible. It's time to rise and grow! Thank you Vanderson and my Combat Room family."

Shaun, Purple Belt.
"I am thriving in all aspects of life. I'm a stronger person for my family, friends and community. Many of whom have seen my growth and also started jiu-jitsu themselves. I enjoy competing and the personal challenges, mentally and physically that BJJ brings. "

Hugh, White Belt.
"I love the combination of humility and self confidence that it has given me. The Combat Room has been such a welcoming and friendly environment. Such a great group of people to get strangled by each week. Oss!"

Caleb, 35, White Belt.

Welcome to Combat Room BJJ Strength & Conditioning Academy

FLEXIBLE TRAINING OPTIONS

$70.00

$70.00

$60.00

$30.00

$270.00

$120.00

WELCOME TO COMBAT ROOM - BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU

WELLINGTON ACADEMY VIRTUAL TOUR

"I love that while it's an individual sport, everyone helps each other to be the best they can."

"The support and encouragement from my training partners have been crucial in my growth and development, both on and off the mats. It’s pretty cool chucking people around too."

"BJJ has shown me to be humble because there's always someone better. BJJ has shown me to stay active and look after the body so that I can train and stay mentally focused for everyday life."

"BJJ was the first time I experienced any empowerment for myself and felt like I had the grace and permission to make mistakes and not be perfect. That alone was pretty cathartic for me."

"My work is very high octane and demanding, I've seen peers around me fall victim to burning out and spiralling down dark paths, i was not immune either. BJJ became my safe haven."

"What I discovered walking into Combat Room was an accepting, caring, safe supportive place – I realised that’s what I’d been missing. It’s also the right martial art for me."

"Jiu jitsu has made me stronger, healthier, happier, and has helped me take life less seriously. If you’re thinking about giving it a try, please do! It’s not as scary as it seems, and there’s nothing else quite like it."

"It surprised me that in my 40s I still had a lot to learn about myself. BJJ has been a humbling tutor at times but it has also made me stronger as a person. Every day I can make it to training is a day to be thankful for."

"I’ve achieved more than I ever could have hoped for from this goal. My confidence has skyrocketed, and my awareness both of myself (mentally and physically), and of my surroundings has increased in such a way that I feel like a video game character who’s levelled up perception."

"I am currently only two months in and it's by far one of the most challenging things I have done in awhile. It was very intimidating to start my first class but my friends Hugh and Kadin gave me the encouragement that I needed to show up."

"For most of my life, I have been involved in swordsmanship and armor combat. Studying in related fields allows you to continue developing skills. I came to the combat room to gain new knowledge and expand a variety of movements."

"The buzz I got from getting out there and being on the mats was just fantastic though. From that moment, I knew that jiu-jitsu would be a big part of my life forever."

"Combat room has welcomed me into the community with open arms literally. All I can say is I’m glad that I decided to give it a go. Everything is earned, not given!"

"At my first class I was immediately humbled but that inspired me to get better, work harder and stop being lazy. It's exactly what I was looking for. More than just a work out, it's the comradery around the gym that keeps me coming back."

"There's always a different facet to explore, be it self-defense, competition, community, sport, creativity, self-improvement, or a temporary escape from the everyday."

"I always want to learn and improve and there are plenty of people at our club happy to show me just how much I still have to learn, which makes me love our community all the more."

"Despite the nerves of showing up to class knowing that my lack of technique and fitness would be exposed, the joy of learning, understanding and practicing Jiu Jitsu shone through. It is the most satisfying athletic activity I’ve ever done."

"My favourite aspect of training is that I don't feel like there's a right or wrong way to solve a problem. At training we’re encouraged to bring our own perspectives and solutions to situations/positions."

"Jiu Jitsu adds so much to my life, whether it’s the relationships you build, the problems you solve, or the challenges you face. The euphoria you experience after a cluster of rounds is a therapy I never knew existed."

"This BJJ thing is a crazy rollercoaster, some days it works and then others it doesn't. There isn't a quick path to success, it just requires turning up and giving it a go. I'm looking forward to the day when I become a hammer, not just the nail."

"No matter how many times I've had to take time off the mats, I'd still be constantly thinking about jiu jitsu, and would come shrimping back to class as soon as I was able."

"I wanted to grow up and learn how to do ki blasts and fireball punches. Unfortunately, that never came true. Thanks to jujitsu I’ve been able to experience the other (equally awesome) aspects that I loved from old martial arts movies."

"I'm very grateful I can still engage in a martial art. The added bonus is that Combat Room BJJ is a great place to train with awesome people and leadership from the senior belts that I am very happy to have my son and myself associate with."

"From the amazing community that I've been introduced to, to the crazy amount of personal growth that I've achieved, to the countless hours of work I've put in to get a tiny piece of white tape at the end of my blue belt, I love everything that this sport has given me. Oss!"

"After witnessing Royce Gracie's awe-inspiring performance in the first UFC, I was captivated by the way a small individual could control larger opponents using incredible techniques. This left a profound impact on me, serving as an important source of inspiration."

"Seeing the growth and development of the Combat Room as a whole has been more fulfilling than I could have thought when I started. So much of this is driven by Vanderson's unrelenting hunger to always be improving. In the end, I'm just grateful to be a part of something meaningful."

"BJJ is a worldwide society – wherever I go, I know I’ll be able to find a place to roll and meet like minded people. I’ve gotten to train at clubs around the world, and I’ve forged friendships from too many countries to count."

"Combat room BJJ for me is a place where I can challenge myself, be part of a community, set an example for my kids, learn an invaluable skill set of self defence and get that endorphin rush that only comes with combat sports."

"Upon arriving in Wellington, I met the Combat Room family, and had the opportunity to intensify my training. Today I'm a purple belt and I don't intend to stop there. Oss!"

"As weeks passed by, anxiety turned into excitement. BJJ teaches me self discipline, courage, determination and humility. I always try to be the best version of myself in and out of the mat."

"You cannot buy, steal or cheat experience for this sport. The Combat Room has become a sense of family to me over the past two years and I have loved every minute of it, the highs and lows."

"BJJ has had a significantly profound impact on all aspects of my life. None of this could be possible without the world-class coaching, outstanding club culture, a safe and respectful place to learn, and the great people that keep turning up."

"The understanding that there’s a responsibility we have to each other to always go that little bit further: that’s the way forward. I think, the moments that reflect this are some of the best times I have had at Combat Room and are why I train."

"I always leave class having learnt something new or have improved some part of my game - even if I’ve only been able make half a class."

"Put yourself out there and be your own superhero. You may be in the darkest place possible. It's time to rise and grow! Thank you Vanderson and my Combat Room family."

"I am thriving in all aspects of life. I'm a stronger person for my family, friends and community. Many of whom have seen my growth and also started jiu-jitsu themselves. I enjoy competing and the personal challenges, mentally and physically that BJJ brings. "

"I love the combination of humility and self confidence that it has given me. The Combat Room has been such a welcoming and friendly environment. Such a great group of people to get strangled by each week. Oss!"