ADULT PROGRAMS
Boxing
Kickboxing
Gracie Jiu Jitsu
Grappling
MMA
Boxing
This is a fun filled fitness and boxing based class for all levels.You will do core work, bag and pad work, medicine ball and weights training, skipping foot work and so much more.
This class offers you the ultimate form of fitness, self defense and boxing techniques. This is a semi-contact class!
Women's Boxing
This is a great class to meet people and learn the ultimate form of stand up fighting and self defence, while you get fit at the same time. You will do skipping, core work and bag work, but more importantly learn blocking and striking techniques under the This is a semi-contact class.
tutelage of the only Licensed Female Boxing Coach in Otago.
Aiba Boxing
This Boxing Class is a full contact class which allows students to pair up and focus on blocking, counter punching, in fighting and other important techniques required to become a skilled boxer. This class is for any students who are interested in Boxing Competitively one day.
Ryan Henry and Eldon Clifton are the Boxing Coaches in this class. They have been awarded not only the Otago Coaches Of The Year Award but also the South Islands Most Successful Trainers Award at the SI Golden Gloves in 2011. Eldon has competed in over 200 competitive boxing matches and has more than 40 years boxing experience and knowledge. He has trained many Top Fighters and Title Holders, as has Ryan.
To be the best you must train with the best, join the Academy today.
This class is an additional cost to attend this class. Enquire at the Academy about these sessions.
Sparring This class is designed for those interested in competitive boxing, improving their hands to add to their current martial art form and for those interested in testing their skills without the pressure of stepping in the ring.
This is a Boxing Sparring Class only; there is no kicking, knees, elbows or take downs. For that fight style come to our MMA Classes. This class is a definite must for anyone who wants to fight competitively in the ring. Kickboxing This class is for all levels. Nick Taylor is the current NZ ISKA Kickboxing Champ and we are lucky enough to have him as our Academy Kick Boxing Coach. He still fights competitively and is always advancing his training to better his teaching ability.
Learn boxing and kicking techniques, blocking, footwork, bag work as well as eye hand co-ordination drills and partnered skill work. You will do skipping, weights, core routines and so much more.
This is a great mixed class that everyone will enjoy. Kickboxing Sparring This class is a full fight class, which is based around partnering up and doing technical Boxing and Kicking drills as well as a lot of sparring. If you are interested in competing or just love to have a good spar, then this class is for you. Gracie Jiu Jitsu Basics Learn the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under the Academy's Head Coach - Ryan Henry who is under the legend Royler Gracie.
This is a specialized form of ground as well as stand up martial arts, which was designed for the smaller opponent to defeat a much larger one. This is why it is now the ultimate form of Self Defence and used in most other Martial Arts.
This class is designed to introduce you to the most effective form of ground fighting. It has been tested worldwide and found to work for the smaller, weaker person every time. You will get fit, toned, improve your flexibility while learning a skill.
Bring a friend and try a class today! Gracie Jiu Jitsu This class covers everything taught in the Gracie Jiu Jitsu Intro class but at a more advanced level. This class includes core and fitness training, improving muscle tone and flexibility, as well as technical training in ground and stand up.
There are many reasons to learn Gracie Jiu Jitsu. Some do it for self discipline and fitness, others for Self Defence reasons but many have the dream to get into competitive fighting. If you are interested in MMA then you must learn the art of ground fighting and Gracie Jiu Jitsu is the best.
So what are you waiting for, do it and join today! Open Mats Put everything you have learned In Gracie Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) to the test and roll other Academy members. This is the closest thing to actual competitive fighting without the injuries or nerves.
This is a lot of fun and a great way to practice all your techniques in a controlled environment.
If you do Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Open Mats is a must to advance your learning and skills. You will be surprised how much you enjoy this when you give it a go! No Gi Gracie Jiu Jitsu (Grappling) Peter Clinch is the current South Island ISKA MMA Champ and we are lucky to have him as our Grappling coach. He still fights competitively and has a lot of skills to offer his students, he is always learning and that is why he is a fantastic teacher.
Grappling is a ground and stand up form of wrestling and Gracie Jiu Jitsu combined. You will do a lot of take downs and submission tactics. The best way to think of it is as Gracie Jiu Jitsu without a Gi (Kimono.)
You will get fit, stronger, faster and more agile in this class. It has all the benefits of Gracie Jiu Jitsu and is effective as a form of Self Defence.
This is a pure fight class; this is not for the faint hearted. If you want to get into fighting at a competitive level then MMA Fight Class is perfect for you.
MMA is the most popular martial art and fighting style around the world today. With shows like UFC increasing the popularity of the sport, this gives everyone the opportunity to have a definite career in the fighting game, which is if you are taught the most effective fight style, and at the Academy you will be. Our competitive fighters are proving that at every fight night the Academy enters.
With several different martial art styles available in the one facility, our MMA Fight Class is superior to many around, with our coaches constantly learning and evolving to teach you the latest techniques available today.
If you are an eager, experienced fighter, who wants to improve their skills for competitive fighting and become the best that you can be, then this is for you. For Class Prices contact the Academy!
