Queenstown BJJ

We are instructors of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) classes in Queenstown. We teach mixed martial arts (MMA), submission grappling and self-defence classes, where you learn how to protect yourself

We are instructors of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) classes in Queenstown. We teach Striking, submission grappling and self-defence classes, where you learn how to protect yourself. We also offer kids classes, where children can learn a fun and exciting contact sport.

 We are a Caio Terra Association affiliate, headed by husband and wife team, Brent and Paula Te Kawa, who have spent most of their Jiu-Jitsu years traveling the world to train, gain knowledge and compete in some of the largest Jiu Jitsu tournaments in the world.

We have been privileged to have 5th degree Blackbelt Professor Rodrigo Teixeira as our lead instructor for 1 year, check out his bio to see how lucky we have been to have access to his knowledge and experience.

Our 2nd lead instructor was Jess Fraser who was one of the first  Australian females that have made Brazilian Jiu Jitsu a career, she is an outstanding BJJ athlete as well as community leader. Though she is an accomplished athlete (earning her black belt in a record 6 years) she is most well known for creating and leading the internationally recognised group, Austrailian Girls in Gi. Jess has now headed back to Aussie but will come back for visits. 

For anyone interested in giving Jiu-Jitsu a go, no prior experience or knowledge required.  Suitable for all fitness levels and open to all levels. 

Our training mats are at unit 16 70 Glenda Drive, Frankton.  Big things are ahead for 2025 so keep following us on Instagram for all the updates. We also stock Gi, NoGi wear and active wear clothes. 

All our classes are suitable for beginners as well as advanced levels. At Te Manawa we will be there to guide you through your first few weeks and highly recommend our basics class on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Thank you for showing your interest in Jiu Jitsu. At Te Manawa we love Jiu Jitsu and the community that it builds. We look forward to seeing you on the mats soon.

Unit 16, 70 Glenda Drive, Frankton Queenstown, 9300, NZ