Van Roon Martial Arts | Auckland Taekwondo – Kickboxing – MMA

Fantastic experience: I was nervous when I came here for the first time because I am Japanese and don’t speak English well. But I shouldn’t have been nervous. The coaches and teammates are very kind. Especially Coach Carl, who was amazing and always taught me a variety of techniques. I’ve already finished my thim here, but I hope to meet everyone again someday. I will never forget the time I had here. Thank you!

Fantastic experience: Really nice couches supper supportive and learnt alot great place

Fantastic experience: 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.

Fantastic experience: I always love coming here! Carl is always welcoming. Definitely recommend!

Negative experience: I joined a trial lesson, but my child refused to take part, and after seeing the lesson content and the staff’s attitude, we left early. It was honestly one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had. The person in charge has absolutely no sense of personal information protection or online literacy, so even contacting them is extremely risky. Someone who retaliates against negative reviews like that will never find any real success in life.

Fantastic experience: 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.

Fantastic experience: 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.

Fantastic experience: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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

Fantastic experience: 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.

Negative experience: 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.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommended! Martial arts is not something that, as a family, we are familiar with, but still, these guys make us parents want to join the class! The perfect combination of fun and discipline, kids enjoy the sport and develop valuable life skills. Mrs Pounds, Mr Villiers and Mr Richie are just the best! Thank you!

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Fantastic experience: Update: I'm back after six months to revise my review. My daughter started her classes here three months ago. Today, she received her yellow strips pass with distinction. What I believe is that this is not a commercial academy solely focused on cost or profit. You genuinely feel passion and dedication in the training. Thank you, Carl. We are proud to be part of this academy. Initial review was: We have just started here. But it seems to be good. I probably need to update this review in a couple of months.

Fantastic experience: We are as a family training 7 days a week at Van Roon Martial Arts in vraity of sport disciplines and just love it. Mr Carl Van Roon is a great dedicat and progressive coach.

Fantastic experience: This place is great for all belts. No matter what level you are, there’s always a place for you. No matter what, Van Roon Martial Arts embodies hard work and discipline. Whether your considering this for your child, or yourself, there is a place for all ages. VRMA, Van Roon Martial Arts is an amazing achievement, and coming here is one of the best things you could ever do. There is a class for everything, Kickboxing and Taekwondo have multiple sections or times, so it can be as accessible as possible. From kindergarteners to professionals, there is a wide range of possibilities. There are great coaches, who will push you to be the strongest you can be. There are so many notable features of this dojo, but it would be hard to name them. VRMA is a great place for beginners, experienced and anywhere in between. Hope you can check it out. :)

Fantastic experience: A fantastic club. High quality coaching, with a focus on excellence. Supportive & inclusive at every level (Adults & children) (Reviewer: Parent that did a lot of martial arts when younger)

Fantastic experience: State of the art gym with world class trainers! Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: State of the art gym with world class trainers! Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: VRMA is A1+++ in every respect. Carl and his team of amazing, encouraging coaches have created an incredible culture that fosters learning and improvement. My kids and husband have added to the types of martial arts they practice over the years. These disciplines are fantastic for developing physical and mental resilience, as well as good values and strength of character. We feel so lucky to have found VRMA and I couldn’t recommend them more highly to anyone, whatever their level. Well done and huge thanks, VRMA, on bringing out the best in all your students. And Linxi and Marney, your work does not go unnoticed and is also hugely appreciated!

Fantastic experience: This place is amazing for starting off to being A black belt or to a white belt or somewhere in the middle, they have a class for everything and have amazing coach’s, they can be harsh sometimes but that’s what helps you get better by pushing yourself. Mr Glover is the best coach but has disappeared. The school holiday program is amazing and I loved it and it would be fun for people who don’t do martial arts too. The sparring squad is also quite good.

Fantastic experience: Awesome group at Van Martial Arts. Always a great training session with fantastic coaches

Fantastic experience: Such a great team at VRM! always a fantastic training session with such professional staff

Fantastic experience: VRMA is a brilliant club with an amazing culture. VRMA has created a world class martial arts training environment.

Negative experience: Their Taekwondo class for kids should be more professional. The class always starts bit late like 3mins then it finished 2mins earlier than given class hour. Also, I wonder if they have a qualified curriculum. Because sometimes their class looks like a gym class at primary school rather than Taekwondo class. Hope the kids can learn more skills involved Taekwondo. One more thing, the inside is too hot in summer. They need to install air conditioners both waiting room and class room though have one small fan for each spaces but still tooo warm.

Fantastic experience: Really appreciate Carl and Allister for your generous support of the school holiday programs at Epsom Community Library. Your professionalism, friendliness, and sense of humour made the workshop enjoyable for both kids and parents. Everyone took home all the moves they learned and had a great time. We've received so much positive feedback from both parents and children, with some expressing their eagerness to join your group for further learning. Once again, we sincerely appreciate your support for our community. Huge thanks

Fantastic experience: My granddaughter goes here. Staff and owner are awesome. If anybody has kids who want to learn martial arts this is the place to go. Owner is a multiple world champion and his staff are fantastic.

Fantastic experience: Great set up, awesome people, highly recommend

Fantastic experience: Awesome club with supportive coaches.

Fantastic experience: If you are really interested in martial arts for your everyday life. Keeping fit, maintaining good mental health, and building confidence? In order to enhance practical skills, this is the club to join. Their approach is practical, they understand the value of martial arts, and they have a great team of highly skilled instructors. So far, I have had the opportunity to catch up with Jacob and Alex. Those who coach not just for the money, but who add so much passion to it and truly give their all to their students. Carl, you are doing a wonderful service to the community by establishing such a great dojo, and I am glad I was able to find it. Linxi, You are such a positive person with a positive attitude. I appreciate your support and your ability to make our decisions easier. Visit the place and put your martial arts career in the best possible hands. Thank you again, Jacob, Alex, Linxi, and Carl. Keep up the good work.

Positive experience: Saqlu

Fantastic experience: Best in New Zealand!! Best coaches in New Zealand!!

Fantastic experience: Excellent gym with professional standards .

Fantastic experience: Very informative and visually appealing.

Fantastic experience: Professional, clean and hygienic

Positive experience: 挺好的，第一次去試課之後小朋友就很喜歡這裡了

Fantastic experience: 2 years later as a student with VRMA and I can’t think of another community that matches it in its welcoming and supportive atmosphere and happy vibes. Honoured to be a part of its journey and excited to watch it grow :)

Fantastic experience: Nice friendly folks. Very clean and tidy space. Has a good vibe.

Fantastic experience: Great place to train, super clean and excellent coaches!

Fantastic experience: My two children have been training at VRMA for nearly 4 years now and have made such massive progress since making the move to the club. The instructors love what they do and pass on their expertise and enthusiasm, and really inspire the kids. My kids have really enjoyed learning several different martial arts at the club too, taking classes in Tae Kwon Do, Kickboxing and Tricking. But they've learnt so much more than just the technical skills, gaining confidence, friendships, fitness, flexibility and a passion for activities that they love. I wouldn't have them train anywhere else.

Fantastic experience: van Roon martial arts centre is a great place to train, with amazing facilities and state of the art training programs, led by multiple World Champion Carl van Roon and his amazing team of dedicated assistants.

Fantastic experience: Been training here since 2017 and can't find another club in NZ that can even begin to compare to VRMA. Great training Great coaches Great vibe

Fantastic experience: The best martial arts club and coaching you will find in Auckland, New Zealand. World Class in every aspect. Couldn’t recommend higher.

Fantastic experience: Best place you can find, brilliant coaching, nice environment, everyone is friendly and helpful. They offer world class Taekwon Do, Kick boxing, MMA and Tricking - great for boys and girls of any age. Love it...

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Van Roon Martial Arts. Friendly and professional. The best instructors with years of experience. Great atmosphere and extremely clean facilities.

Fantastic experience: Awesome coaches, everyone is friendly and happy to help... Great for any age, little ones, teenagers or adults. Classes to choose from Monday to Sunday

Fantastic experience: Auckland's best martial arts gym, without a doubt. The instructors are amazing and really push the students to their full potential. Grading and tournaments are fully supported. The space is clean, spacious and very well run. My son has thrived here over the last few years.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic marital arts centre. Learning taekwondo over the last 3-4 years has been incredibly valuable for my sons, both physically and mentally. They really enjoy it and are excited to go to lessons. Can't recommend VRMA enough!

Fantastic experience: Coaches are very professional and kind. They can help students from any level of experience. Peers are supportive and friendly. Highly recommended to someone new to martial art or mums :)

Fantastic experience: Van Roon Martial Arts provided support, mentoring and coaching to my son during a difficult period in his life and we couldn’t be thankful enough to have had the privilege of being coached by Carl. We came to Van Roon because of his outstanding reputation, commitment to excellence and to his students. We would have no hesitation in recommending Van Roon. The experience for my son was life changing. Thank you.

Fantastic experience: I've joined the Dojang in January this year and couldn't have made a better choice! Mr Van Roon leads his classes by example with skill, discipline, passion and a hint of humour here and there that keeps it fun; the syllabus for Taekwon-do used at VRMA sets it apart by delivering a perfect balance integrating some innovation to the traditional martial art. I follow the Taekwondo, kickboxing, mma and tricking classes and the knowledge and skills of Mr Van Roon and all the coaches is indisputable and, as student, you can expect to be pushed to your limits while also feeling supported all the way. I always leave the classes inspired, satisfied and somehow energised even if very sweaty and out of breath . All the staff including Linxi at reception and Marni working behind the scenes are kind and always helpful with any needs and the whole space gets treated with respect: it's always clean and smells nice (which seems a given, but it's actually pretty rare in gyms )

Fantastic experience: Van Roon Martial Arts is a fabulous place for training Taekwondo, Kickboxing and Tricking etc. My daughter has enjoyed her training for more than 3 years which has helped her foster a strong love for Taekwondo and become braver, more independent and perseverant. The incredibly talented coaches there not only set high standards for skills but also provide a friendly and welcoming environment - highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: VRMA is an amazing Martial Arts Gym. It caters for all age groups and skill levels. I find the coaches and instructors skilled ,Knowledgeable, Discipline, and wanting to get the best out of each student no matter what skill level. The selection of martial Art disciplines range from International TaeKwon Do,kickboxing grassroots, K1, mixed Martial Arts. Sparring squads for competition, Strength and Conditioning class. Tricking class in all age groups to chose from competing, just for fitness, learn a self defence skill to high performance athlete training. The facilities are clean , Tidy with a main training area then also a training area upstairs.own weights gym room for personal training available. The staff are welcoming, with engaging smiles, energetic, passionate, knowledgeable and inviting to help you achieve your goals from the time you step through VRMA doors in every class. Thank-you Van Roon Marital Arts for such a friendly and safe community feel to the gym. I am enjoying my journey at VRMA Gym and have learnt so much from self defence, building discipline and courage to trying new things within martial arts which also extends into my private life. Taking accountability of my decision making in trainings when some days are hard but the encouragement you get from the coaches to keep going by encouraging you to pushing through. Has made me mentally stronger. That’s something VRMA definitely helps every student is their mindset just as much as the physical side of getting fitter. Thank you Van Roon Martial Arts

Fantastic experience: An incredible team! All three of my children have attended Van Roon Martial Arts. Carl Van Roon is an absolute legend; always so approachable, his experience, energy and work ethic is displayed in each and every session. The coaches have the perfect balance of care and discipline with the students - perfect for any age - and the students thrive! Hands down the best out there….5 stars!!

Fantastic experience: Van Roon Martial Arts in Auckland is a hidden gem! Carl, the coach, is a true martial arts enthusiast and a scientific genius. His passion for Taekwondo and martial arts overall is evident in every class. He's done so much to elevate the standards of martial arts in New Zealand. The training is enriching, the atmosphere is supportive, and the facilities are excellent. Highly recommended for anyone serious about martial arts!

Fantastic experience: Van Roon Martial Arts is an incredible place to explore various styles of martial arts, overseen by Carl and his team of highly committed coaches. The entire group demonstrates professionalism and a deep passion for teaching, ensuring that classes are enjoyable and relatable for individuals of all skill levels. We are sincerely grateful for their unwavering dedication and find them to be a great source of inspiration for our family!

Fantastic experience: In my opinion VRMA is one of the best in the business. Carl Van Roon and his team are very dedicated people in martial arts, and always too happy to help anyone who wants to improve their skills. I can not rate this club high enough base on my experience of sending my children there in the last 5 years. I wish there’s 10-star-rating.

Fantastic experience: Vanroon Martial Arts is clean, welcoming, and non intimidating. Most martial arts gyms I’ve been to smell like feet. The instruction is second to none. Carl’s teaching has the perfect combination of nuanced detail and practical application. He also hand-picks his team of coaches, maintaining a high standard. Additionally, VRMA is a family friendly environment and welcoming to children. I will bring my daughter here when she is old enough. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Van Roon Martial Arts is one of the most prestigious Martial Arts Gyms in New Zealand. Mr Van Roon who is indisputably recognised for his contribution in various disciplines is highly regarded as a global and innovative forward thinking coach that has the ability to draw the best from you. With a strong team of passionate and dedicated coaches, each student can expect to be led, guided and supported with fundamental values, courtesy, integrity, balance and compassion which are echoed through the do-jang. No matter your level and experience, the coaching style allows students to learn easily and efficiently where you are taught universal principles with a variety of pathways for students to grow within a supportive environment. The atmosphere is warm and energetic where you gain confidence, athletic development, leadership, fitness, and most importantly virtues. You can explore various styles of Martial Arts, it's a place for everyone. We are very grateful for Van Roon Martial Arts unwavering dedication and commitment.

Fantastic experience: Commited, passionate, and seriously talented

Fantastic experience: Incredibly inspirational

Fantastic experience: Today is Kathy’s 12th class. Finally she could join by herself. Thanks the two young coaches. They are so patient with Kathy and me. I was feel so upset and want to give up in the middle. Because we are always no patient.But it was a big improvement for both me and Kathy. We both had a good lessons. Be patient and work together.thanks again for your team.

Fantastic experience: One of the best place to train your kid(s) or yourself the art of self defence, self esteem and discipline. Master Carl and his team are amazing

Fantastic experience: Best martial arts studio in Auckland.

Fantastic experience: I can't recommend VRMA enough! The instructors are just amazing with young kids. Our 4yo has previously been quite shy, and seeing his confidence increase to the point where he's now happy to do loud kihaps and put up his hand to answer questions... it makes me smile every time.

Fantastic experience: The best

Fantastic experience: Fantastic team.

Fantastic experience: Amazing place for learning martial arts such as tae kwon do. The instructors are kind and make sure that the kids try. They are a great place and highly recommend them to anyone starting tae kwon do