Van Roon Martial Arts | Auckland Taekwondo – Kickboxing – MMA

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  Jacqueline Lowe

  Committed coaches, no nonsense teaching. My children are very happy here.

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  Posted 1 month ago
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  Flynn Grey

  I've been training at Van Roon MA for about a year now. I came in with a grappling background and wanted to learn to strike and round out my MMA game. I honestly can't recommend this Gym enough. The people and coaches there are extremely friendly with a wealth of knowledge. Carl Van Roon himself is incredibly knowledgeable and brings a sports science background into his coaching. He applies that understanding directly to his martial arts and teaching, which makes a huge difference. He has a great ability to break techniques down in a way that’s clear, practical, and easy to understand. I also think it's amazing how Carl finds time for every individual and treats everyone equal no matter your age, skill level, or background. Although VRMA are a striking gym at heart - It's great that they still offer Brazilian Jujitsu classes and MMA wrestling classes, so I was able to maintain & improve my grappling skills while learning the striking. Theres no gym hero's, everyone is very humble, great atmosphere, and everyone is always keen to help each other grow. Also top facility's that are always looked after and kept clean.

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  Posted 8 months ago
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  Tobias Merz

  My family and I have been training at Van Roon Martial Arts for several years now, and we couldn’t be happier. I started at age 54 and am now 56, training alongside my three children — it has been one of the most rewarding experiences we've had together. The environment is incredibly supportive and encouraging, yet the standards of training and achievement are always kept high. It’s the perfect balance that motivates both kids and adults to grow and improve. My children love their classes so much they’ve asked to add more, and it’s been amazing to see them develop not only physical skills but resilience, confidence, and discipline. For me personally, training has significantly improved my balance, flexibility, and strength — and starting at my age, that’s no small thing! Carl is a fantastic mentor, always supportive, and every coach we’ve encountered has been excellent: professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in each student's progress. Van Roon Martial Arts is a top-notch school that I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone — whether you're looking to get your kids into something meaningful or starting your own journey, even later in life.

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  Posted 1 year ago
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  Xi Lin

  The coaching team at VRMA are some of the brightest and best role models that the students, particularly the younger ones, could have. They are inclusive, deeply compassionate, and adored by the community. VRMA is a truly great influence on the development of the character and attitude of the next generation.

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  Cushla Howie

  My pre-teen son has been attending Van Roon Martial Arts for over three years for Taekwon-Do, and it truly is an amazing gym. It provides strong role models, both male and female, from a diverse range of ethnic backgrounds and age groups. His older sister recently joined too, inspired by the welcoming and inclusive atmosphere created by the team. The coaches are capable and genuinely committed to helping every student reach their full potential, regardless of experience, ability or background. I’d highly recommend going along for a trial session, you’ll quickly see just how supportive and inspiring the environment is.

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  Posted 1 year ago
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  Andrew Jayasuria

  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Transformative Coaching and True Excellence — Van Roon Martial Arts I’ve had the privilege of training under Mr. Carl Van Roon for several years on and off, and every time I return, I’m reminded why his academy is truly world-class. Carl is not only a multiple -discipline world champion who has dominated international martial arts for over a decade, but also a mentor, coach, and sports-science expert with an academic background and a Prime Minister’s Scholarship to his name. What sets Carl apart is his depth of knowledge, humility, and holistic approach. He combines elite-level technical coaching in Taekwondo, Kickboxing, MMA as well as other disciplines with an understanding of fitness, sports science, and mental discipline that few possess. Training with him has profoundly improved my mental, physical, emotional, financial, and spiritual wellbeing, and has genuinely helped me become a better man and a better person — inside and outside the gym. Despite having an extremely busy and high-stressful career, I always try make time to train with Carl multiple times a week because of the immense value, clarity, and balance it brings to my life. His sessions are not only cost-effective but also deeply individualised— he knows every member by name and by story, which is remarkable given how many students he coaches. His cultural competence and compassion, refined through years of international travel and competition, make his gym a uniquely welcoming and respectful environment. Carl is more than a coach — he’s a mentor, role model, and genuine leader who truly cares about the personal growth of every student who walks through his doors. Training at Van Roon Martial Arts has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Dr. Andrew Jayasuria, MBChB

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  Posted 1 year ago
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  Finn Kilmartin

  Vanroon martial arts is a premium martial arts gym which uniquely offers a range of both contemporary and traditional martial arts under one roof. The coaches and staff at VRMA are welcoming with extensive experience in making your training as worth while as possible. VRMAs team culture also allows for people of all ages, backgrounds and martial arts experience levels to train together and connect so that they can get the most out of their training or work towards reaching their goals whether that be recreational or at a competitive level. Carl, Marni and the team at VRMA have been nothing but helpful and supportive in helping me reach my martial arts goals and I couldn’t recommend another place more for building necessary skills on and off the mats no matter the age or background.

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  Posted 1 year ago
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  Monica W

  My son attended a free trial lesson, but he was not welcomed at all. The instructor completely ignored him and went ahead with the lesson as if he wasn’t there. I have never experienced anything like this elsewhere. On top of that, no one seemed to understand what Taekwondo really is or the respect that is meant to be shown towards it. What was happening there felt like a completely different sport. What shocked me the most was that, as we were leaving, a racially discriminatory remark was made towards us. This was extremely unpleasant and deeply upsetting. ────── If you leave a low rating, your personal information may be posted online along with completely false statements about you. If this is how they treat people who can only give honest negative feedback, it’s best to avoid getting involved with them altogether. I was told to delete my review if I wanted them to stop exposing my personal information and harassing me. However, the fact that such behaviour is happening shows that a public warning is necessary. If anyone else has experienced similar harm, please report it to the following organisations: • Privacy Commissioner • Netsafe • NZ Police • CAB (Citizens Advice Bureau)

  Read more Posted 1 year ago