Submission Martial Arts BJJ & MMA

Welcome to Submission Martial Arts, Auckland’s premier destination for effective, practical self-defense and elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Located in Porirua, our academy is dedicated to stripping away the unnecessary fluff often associated with traditional martial arts—no pointless katas, ritualized dances, or exhaustive warm-ups. Instead, we focus exclusively on techniques that are instantly applicable in real-world self-defense situations, ensuring you leave every class feeling more confident, controlled, and capable.

Our curriculum is anchored in two disciplines that have redefined modern combat sports. Our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program teaches you how to control an attacker on the ground using joint manipulations and chokes, allowing smaller, weaker individuals to neutralize larger opponents through leverage and technique. We emphasize safety and intelligence, teaching the crucial skill of "tapping" to prevent injury while rapidly developing your ground game. Complementing this is our Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) training, which integrates striking, clinch work, takedowns, and ground fighting. This holistic approach ensures you are prepared for any scenario, reflecting the most effective strategies used in today’s top-tier competitions.

At the heart of Submission Martial Arts is a coaching team with decades of combined experience. Led by Glen Tarrant, a 2nd Degree Black Belt in BJJ and 6th Degree Black Belt in Karate, our instructors bring a unique blend of traditional discipline and modern grappling expertise. Glen, who founded the academy in 2007 after a transformative seminar with John Will (Will/Machado), focuses on empowering students both on and off the mat. Our coaching staff, including Warren, Mark, and others, works closely with Geoff Grant, a Will/Machado Black Belt, to ensure every student receives high-quality tuition that builds technical precision, analytical thinking, and personal growth.

We cater to everyone, from complete beginners to advanced practitioners. Our schedule offers dedicated Kids Classes on Mondays and Tuesdays, as well as adult BJJ sessions three times a week. We also host regular Open Mat sessions for those looking to drill specific techniques in a free-sparring environment. Whether you are seeking self-defense skills, a fun workout, or a path to earning your black belt, Submission Martial Arts provides a supportive, no-nonsense community where results are guaranteed through hard work and smart training.

Submission Martial Arts BJJ & MMA: Reviews

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Patrick Burns Published on 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great for adults and kids classes.

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