Choice Jiu Jitsu Academy

11/3 Workspace Drive, Hobsonville, Auckland 0618, New Zealand

5.0 (25 reviews)

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Jiu Jitsu and self-defense for everyone. At Choice Jiu Jitsu, we are passionate about empowering individuals through the art of Jiu Jitsu. Find out Why Jiu Jitsu.

http://www.choicebjj.co.nz/

027 284 5402

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Samantha Carey-Brown

My daughter loves coming to Choice Jujitsu. The Staff here are amazing with the kids! Would absolutely recommend if your looking for somewhere to send your kids to learn amazing skills and discipline 👌

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Posted 3 months ago
Chathurika Muhandiram

I highly recommend Choice Jiu-Jitsu to anyone looking for high-quality Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training, especially for children. Both of my boys currently train there, and our experience has been outstanding. BJJ has been an excellent sport for building their self-confidence, resilience, and discipline. Head Coach Renato Silva is highly skilled, professional, and exceptional with kids. He creates a positive, structured, and safe learning environment while maintaining strong discipline and mutual respect. Since joining Choice Jiu-Jitsu, I’ve seen significant improvements in my boys’ technique, confidence, and overall attitude. The Choice Jiu-Jitsu family, including Coaches Tom, Everton, Eli, D, Lucy and Matt, also deserve special mention for guiding the kids so smoothly and professionally. Their support and dedication truly make a difference. We are very fortunate to have the Choice BJJ gym in the Hobsonville area. I would confidently recommend Choice Jiu-Jitsu to any family looking for a high-quality, supportive, and well-run BJJ academy.

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Posted 3 months ago
Dayne Van Stee

A great BJJ academy, led by head coach Renato. The right mix of welcoming atmosphere and fun vibes, combined with challenging training sessions.

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Posted 5 months ago
Darryl Steel

My son and I have been training at Choice Jiu Jitsu for the past two years, and it has been an outstanding experience. Coach Renato has created a positive, welcoming environment where everyone feels supported and encouraged to grow. The coaching is excellent, and the culture of the gym is second to none. It's been amazing watching my son build confidence, discipline, and resilience while learning Jiu-Jitsu. We're proud to be part of this community and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to train.

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Posted 5 months ago
Victoria Franchi

Highly recommend Choice Jiu Jitsu! The coaches are professional, supportive, and great with kids. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the classes help build confidence, discipline, and fitness while making learning fun. A fantastic place to train!

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Posted 5 months ago
Phil Swanson

Awesome Academy for children and Adults to learn BJJ, Renato and his coaches are very good with the children's classes, In a well structured, encouraging and positive atmosphere. Highly recommend.

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Posted 5 months ago
Karla Watts

Our children have thrived since joining Choice Jiu Jitsu (approximately 2 years ago). Since joining, we've seen a significant increase in their confidence, resilience, and willingness to challenge themselves. The benefits go far beyond the physical skills they learn on the mats. The programme does an incredible job of developing important life skills, including discipline, respect, focus, and quiet confidence. A special shout-out to Coach Matt who has been a significant factor in the growth of confidence we've seen in our youngest. The supportive and encouraging environment the team create gives kids the opportunity to learn, develop new skills, and feel proud of their progress. We highly recommend Choice Jiu Jitsu to any family looking for a positive, welcoming environment where children can grow both physically and mentally.

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Posted 5 months ago
Tuyana Dowler

I started learning BJJ at this gym when it first opened. From day one, I always felt welcome and safe. The culture fostered at this gym is one of mutual respect. Everyone has space to learn at their own pace in a fun and friendly environment. Renato is fully invested in his students' progress; he tries different approaches to teaching to make it a positive experience for everyone. Each class is a fun game!
Posted 2 years ago
Víctor Arriaza

Renato is an amazing coach and a great guy, the gym has a nice friendly atmosphere, great place to learn bjj!
Posted 2 years ago
Dan Munro

I've tried a few BJJ gyms before finding this one. Excellent teaching style, good range of class times to suit different schedules, and generally warm friendly attitude from the other students. I went from useless to getting submissions within 2 months. Highly recommend trying it out whether you're a nervous beginner or seasoned pro - there's some top fighters here
Posted 2 years ago
josh larking

My wife and kids have trained with Renato for over 2 years he is a great teacher and especially good with kids which can be hard to find. The facility is nice and is welcoming to all levels, goals and abilities. Age is not a factor either. BJJ is great for your mind and body all you need to do is start and at Choice its a fun environment which is good to learn in.
Posted 3 years ago
Andrew McCool

Great gym, great coach and great people. I've been attending the gym with my two boys for a few months now and we all love it. It's a great place to learn and Renato has created a great atmosphere. Highly recommended for both kids and adults.
Posted 3 years ago
Deepika N Singh

Unfortunately, our experience with Choice Jiu Jitsu ended very differently from how it began. Initial experience My 8-year-old son initially enjoyed jiu-jitsu and was proud of his progress. Over time, however, he lost confidence and no longer wanted to attend. Progression concerns Our main concern was the handling of his stripe progression. The information provided stated that children in his age group would receive a stripe after 15 classes. After he completed the required number of classes, we were told that he had been accidentally missed and would receive his stripe at the next session. However, he was overlooked again. We were later told that attendance was only a benchmark and that behaviour, discipline, listening and technique were also considered. We have no objection to those factors being part of the progression process. However, the change in explanation was disappointing, and the situation affected our son’s confidence. Safety incidents We also witnessed incidents that raised safety concerns. On one occasion, another child punched our son. On a separate occasion, a different child deliberately twisted his hand, causing him significant pain. Based on what we personally observed, we were concerned that these incidents were not handled consistently. Cancellation and billing We eventually decided to cancel his membership. After submitting the required cancellation form, we received no acknowledgement. We were later told that the form had not been received and were asked to submit it again. We completed and submitted it a second time, but approximately two weeks later we still had not received confirmation, and membership payments continued to be taken. Final assessment Our son initially had positive experiences and genuinely enjoyed jiu-jitsu. However, based on our overall experience, we were disappointed with the communication, handling of the incidents and cancellation process. For these reasons, I cannot give the academy a five-star recommendation.

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