New Plymouth MMA Studio

Information about New Plymouth MMA Studio

74 Powderham Street
4310, New Plymouth
+64 27 766 4647

The New Plymouth MMA Studio has been a cornerstone of the New Plymouth martial arts community since 2019.


Our diverse range of classes — including Fitness, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, Kids' & youth programs — cater to individuals of all ages & skill levels.


We are dedicated to fostering personal growth, resilience & a sense of community through martial arts.​
Members consistently praise our welcoming atmosphere & the expertise of our coaching staff. One member shared, "Coaches with tons of knowledge and experience. Extremely welcoming and great atmosphere." ​


Whether you're aiming to enhance fitness, build confidence, or pursue competitive training, we offer a supportive environment tailored to your martial arts journey.

Our comment from FitFit New Zealand about New Plymouth MMA Studio:

Welcome to New Plymouth MMA Studio, a premier martial arts center located in New Plymouth, New Zealand. Whether you're visiting the area or looking for a long-term training home, this studio offers a dynamic and supportive environment for everyone, from beginners to experienced practitioners.

Key Highlights:

  • Highly knowledgeable and experienced instructors providing top-notch martial arts education.
  • A wide range of classes including Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, and MMA.
  • Outstanding facilities that are clean and well-maintained.
  • A welcoming atmosphere that feels like family, making it perfect for both kids and adults.
  • Focus on personal safety and confidence-building, particularly evident in classes like women's self-defense.

Members appreciate the community spirit, with many describing it as a 'life-changing gym' where friendships are formed, and confidence is built. The supportive teaching approach, especially from coaches like Rhys and Lee-Anne, ensures that everyone feels at ease, whether they're stepping onto the mats for the first time or looking to hone their skills.

While most experiences at NPMMA are overwhelmingly positive, a few members noted that it might be intimidating for those new to martial arts. However, the supportive team goes above and beyond to make everyone feel comfortable.

Overall, New Plymouth MMA Studio is a fantastic place to train, learn, and grow within a vibrant community. We highly recommend giving it a try!

Prices

Adults Prices

Adults Trial Membership – $10 (1 week trial – access to all adult classes).

Adults Full Membership – $35/week (10 week minimum contract – access to all adult classes).

Adults Concession – $200 (Valid for 6 months – access to 10 calendar days of adult classes).

Adults Week Pass – $50 (access to 1 calendar week of adult classes). 

Adults Casual Fee – $25 (access to 1 calendar day of adult classes).


Kids/Youth/Cadets Prices

Kids/Youth/Cadets Trial Membership – $10 (2 week trial – access to 2 sessions of selected class over 2 week period).

Kids/Youth/Cadets Membership – $16/week (10 week minimum contract – access to 1 selected class per week).

New Plymouth MMA Studio: Opinions

5/5 (45 Opinions)
Amber Reynolds 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: Our three children attended bjj for a few terms Hazel, Cash, & Dallas, youth class. Under Rhys and Nan The hole family absolutely loved Nan‘s energy! Rhys as-well, both amazing people! & coaches, A Very knowledgeable & friendly community

Mr Dell 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Get your Kids to the gym! Jesse and the team are phenomenal coaches and role models for our youth. Give your kids confidence and skills for life. Thank me later.

Shannley Maia 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Super awesome environment to be apart of. Coaches are knowledgeable, friendly and wanting the best out of you. Highly recommend to anyone thinking about giving it a go.

Scott Mathews 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing gym with amazing coaches, took me and my daughter in like family, not only do the trainings benefit your fitness but your mental health as well 100% recommend

Tony Xia 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic team, great learning experience, learnt alot from Rhys, the jiu-jitsu black belt.

Ryan Patterson 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: I have been training with NP MMA for about 4 months. I am 46 years old, have very little prior martial arts experience, and my level of fitness could definitely be better. From my very first training session I have always been made feel welcome, wanted, understood and safe at NP MMA. The coaches are all extraordinary. Their level of proficiency is remarkable, and their ability to coach is outstanding. The coaches push you to push yourself, I feel I achieve progress from every session. Training with NP MMA has benefitted my fitness, my mental health, my martial arts skills and my friendships. If you have even the slightest interest in checking out the gym, having a go, or training in any of the classes, I strongly encourage you to come in and try out a class. At the very least, you'll meet some cool people, and potentially it could be an incredibly positive life changing step. Do it. See you on the mat. Ryan.

Luke Fraser 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Family friendly environment & great coaches. All three of my children train here, I highly recommend

James Jury 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Came here for just a short period of time during my travels gym is great very clean good facility in general but most importantly it’s a very welcoming gym everyone is friendly and the coach Reese is a great guy would reccomend if your in new Plymouth

Max Imus 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing group of people, a great environment for kids and adults to build confidence and make life long friends.

Well Trained 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome friendly crew, nice clean nf welcoming gym. Thanks so much, definitely recommend to others and will be back :)

kirstie oconnell 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Just started going 3 weeks ag, really positive people good vibes. Defnitely returning

John Kirk 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: New Plymouth MMA Studio - so much more than just an awesome gym - all the instructors are highly knowledgeable and experienced, there are a range of martial arts classes including Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, wrestling and MMA. Facilities are outstanding, clothing and equipment is available to purchase. In addition, the culture of this gym is absolutely outstanding - it's like a family. Never experienced such a good vibe! If you want to learn a martial art and get super fit in the process then give these guys a call!!!!

Luke Agius 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: NPMMA know what’s up! Super friendly and chill as environment; but equally important they are super knowledgeable when it comes to all things Jiu-Jitsu/MMA. Highly recommended if you live in the area or just visiting.

Jimo Rangi 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: A space that is well ahead of it’s time and Jesse and his team of instructors/teachers have some of the greatest knowledge to be shared with it’s students. A fun, energising safe and friendly environment, there aren’t enough superlatives to describe how good this place is in taranaki. Keep it up team!!!

Des-paul Briggs 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome time with the crew today

Jenna Brown 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Today I attended a women’s self defence class at New Plymouth MMA. I was pretty uncertain about coming along to this as I was worried it would be a bit too “hands on” (and I am very protective of my personal space) but our head coach, Rhys, made me feel super comfortable and safe. I learned a LOT and had a great time. Rhys’s way of explaining things was very clear and relatable to real life which I found super insightful and useful. I feel like this could help a lot of women gain more confidence while moving through the word. If you’re thinking about trying it out but an MMA gym sounds a little scary. It’s not. Give it a try. Assistant coach Lee-Anne will also make you feel right at home. What a great place for women to learn self defence and build confidence. 5 stars from me. Will certainly be back again next time

Brendan Lister 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Everyone should join! These guys are legends

Joshua Paurini 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality , Value

Esafe Havea 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Dropped in to no gi class and open mat while passing through town. Awesome class lead by Rhys, patient and technical. Really welcoming group with some good fun rolls in the open mat too. Super clean facilities

Dee Chapman 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Really good environment to train in, constantly learning and growing ✨

Jesse Puata 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Love this place! Top notch instructors. Top level Martial Arts education

greg ross 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Quality facilities, recognized high level coaches with a warm encouraging atmosphere. Anyone would feel safe walking in to NPMMA studio regardless of their experience level or lack there of. First class!

Heps FX 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Went a long for the trial and the crew were amazing. Being completely out of my comfort zone they were attentive and helped ease me into an introduction to MMA. Would 10/5 recommend

Robyn Fraser 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great environment with Experienced Coaches. Highly recommend! Core skills classes are suitable for everyone. Great way to get fit while having a great time with cool people.

Nick Daly 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome place to train! Great vibe. The Coaches have heaps of knowledge and experience to share.

stuart langslow 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great vibe with awesome talented people. Awesome coaching with a lot of experience among them

Terri Pates 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome coaches, fun and inclusive training. Highly recommended.

Heidi Stockman 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing welcoming environment Highly recommend getting down there to meet the knowledgeable crew get on the matt and give it a go. You won't regret it

TheGriff7628 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing people, Life changing gym! Get down there and see what its all about.

Josh Smith 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I love this place. It has changed my life

Cam Batten 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing facilities and even better coaches. To be able to go to a studio that is run by people who truly understand and love martial arts and welcome everyone with open arms is a blessing.

ShapeShift 754 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome people and coaches very welcoming friendly environment also high level of fight knowledge in many disciplines!

BEEZCUTZ 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome place, cool and positive vibe, super supportive team at this gym! All round amazing!!

Louis Duffels des forges 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awersome place. Very knowledgeable instructors in various areas of mixed martial arts areas Not only a great place to train but to meet like minded driven people.

Jessie Kost 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: My daughter trains mixed martial arts here and LOVES it! The instructors are amazing.

IG: Tewheromma 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend if you’re interested in learning about martial arts or if you’re looking for a bit of fitness. Expect to be welcomed by very lovely people and an amazing environment

Helen Flitcroft 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome people, ethos and vibe. Highly recommend.

Marina Tkalia 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Professional environment, professional people. So many different classes and styles of training to choose from. This is the place to train and evolve!

Mean Gene Martin 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Bunch of really good trainers they love what they do have a great respect but also make you welcome and have fun

Jamie Amstad 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very welcoming, Professional, quality trainers. A wealth of knowledge. Excellent facilities.

Simon Ogden 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: NZJJF Gold Quality Award dojo, NZJJF qualified coaches and a well regarded place to train and learn MMA and BJJ.

Shae Lindsay-Hughes 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Could bang on like the others about this place but you need to go and check it out for yourself, it will not dissapoint, my only let down is I can only give it 5 stars

Lara Dempsey 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Coaches with tones of knowledge and experience. Extremely welcoming and great atmosphere. Would 100% train here if I lived in New Plymouth. Recommend to anyone looking to get in to Martial Arts or to take their training to the next level.

Jordan Carr 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: A great safe space to train at!! Knowledgeable approachable Coaches and heaps of great people attending classes across the board!

Lee-anne Friar 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing place to train ..awesome group of people & top level instructors.. very addictive sport to learn ..love it

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