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I’m really glad I got the chance to train at Tauranga BJJ. Everyone made me feel welcome, and it didn’t take long to feel like part of the family. I learned so much during my time there, and what made it even better was the people I got to share the mats with.
A big thank you to Ryosei and everyone at the club for being so kind and making me feel at home. I honestly couldn’t be more grateful for the experience, and I’ll always remember the time I spent training with you guys.
If you’re in Tauranga and looking for a BJJ club, I couldn’t recommend these guys enough. Thanks for everything! 🤙🏽
Was in Tauranga for work, so dropped into a Thurs session. Ryosei & the team are so welcoming and like the other reviewers said: Ryosei's teaching is absolutely top notch. Really enjoyed the session and got a lot out of it.
Highly, highly recommend!!
Ryosei is a great coach, definitely knows his stuff and I'm a huge fan of how things are taught. There are multiple situations you are in with clear winning conditions for both, and then he'll break down some good things or help troubleshoot after the different periods. Plus there were times where he'd field questions and give tips on just how to get better. All in all the community was welcoming, incredibly nice, yet monsters on the mat. Great gym, remember to bring your A game when you come here.
Visited whilst passing through. Amazing club, super friendly guys to roll with. The coach is teaching jiu jitsu in a much more modern, progressive way. More time practising the sport than watching technique and repeating. Sad I could only spend one night here. Thank you for having me.
If you really want to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at a high level with quality teaching this is the place to be. I’m a 3 stripe purple belt from LA that visited Tauranga BJJ on my vacation and I was absolutely caught off guard when I found this gem of a place. I came through with my brother who has been a blue belt for 4 years now and honestly we were not expecting a whole lot maybe just a few light rolls but we what we found in the small humble gym located in Bethlehem was a team of high caliber beginner athletes. It’s odd to even put those two words together “high caliber” and “beginner”. But that’s what we found. We were invited to come back for a class and that’s when we got to see just how black belt instructor and owner Ryosei teaches and was able to build up such a strong team. The way he teaches is definitely unique and helps athletes to start thinking like a black belt even though they are just starting their BJJ journey. It’s hard to put everything into words, all I can say is come check out the school. Forget about the glitz and glam of a big school. Get better at BJJ here.
Just dropped by for a class while visiting from the states and wow, I was just blown away by the level of teaching, attention to detail, and the welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Coach was so intentional about teaching not just technique but also giving opportunities for students to drill starting from compromised positions to get practical experience escaping and using critical thinkings to apply their knowledge in various positions. Even though I was the only woman, I felt that the instructor was intentional in who he had me drill and roll with and I felt safe and comfortable even as a beginner (white belt). I would highly recommend to any level of person interested in beginning or continuing their jiu jitsu journey under such excellent and attentive level of instruction. The facilities are tidy, spacious and even have free parking and shower / changing areas. Pluses all around!
Ryosei has created a fantastic team environment where students can feel comfortable learning this complex martial art in a safe, friendly, welcoming environment.
Extremely pleased with the depth of knowledge shown and demonstrated by the instructor. Overall the attention to detail is fantastic and will no doubt ultimately make the world of difference to the students in time.
Thanks again for your time, effort and energy.
