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Description text goes hereWe currently offer Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ) and Kickboxing to youth (5 - 14).
They are both effective and engaging ways for our young people to get active and improve their fitness, flexibility, and coordination. In addition to the physical benefits, BJJ and striking can also help to reduce stress and anxiety, and improve mood and self-confidence.
By providing a safe and supportive environment for our young people to learn and practice these skills, we can instill skills that positively promote their wellbeing and growth.
Our team are passionate about helping our future generation become strong, confident, resilient and assertive members of our community!
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Mixed martial arts or MMA is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting. If you are new, want to break a sweat or learn some serious self defense skills whilst keeping fit, MMA is for you. Our Coaches come prepared to help you learn and develop your technique and support you to reach your full potential. MMA will test your endurance and your mental strength, but you will come away with not only a set of new skills but also a community of others alongside you. If you are NEW to MMA join our fundamentals class now, a 30 minute quick burn to learn some of the basics before you transition to our main MMA classes.
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a dynamic martial art and combat sport focused on grappling, ground control, and submission techniques. More than just self-defense, it builds confidence, discipline, and resilience.
At Oliver South, our BJJ program is led by Professor Richard Barnett, alongside a dedicated team of experienced coaches. Whether you're looking to train for fitness, self-defense, or competition, our supportive community welcomes all levels—from complete beginners to advanced practitioners.
Here at Oliver South, you can train at your own pace—whether for recreation, self-improvement, or progressing through the belt ranks. If you're up for the challenge, you can also test your skills in competition alongside your teammates. There is no shortcut to mastery, every step of the journey strengthens both body and mind.
No matter your goal, you'll find a place on the mats with us.
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Kickboxing at Oliver South is more than just a combat sport—it’s a dynamic, full-body workout that builds strength, endurance, and agility.
Our training focuses on powerful strikes, precise technique, and controlled movement, helping you develop speed, balance, and coordination.
Whether you're here for fitness, self-defense, or to sharpen your skills for competition, our structured and high-energy classes push you to improve every session.
Expect to work hard, challenge yourself, and walk away stronger—both physically and mentally
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Our wrestling program is led by a World champion and Olympic coach, bringing elite-level experience to every session.
Whether you're new to wrestling or refining your skills for competition, our classes focus on technique, strength, and strategy to help you dominate on the mat. Designed for all levels, this program builds takedown precision, control, and resilience, giving you the tools to excel in wrestling, MMA, or self-defense
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Our women’s program is returning on Saturdays at 9 AM in mid-March, offering free fundamental Kickboxing training in a supportive and empowering environment.
This class is intended to help wāhine build confidence, develop assertiveness, and strengthen both body and mind through the art of striking. Whether you're here to learn self-defense, improve fitness, or connect with like-minded women, this session is about lifting each other up and embracing strength in all forms.
To Participate in this class you will need:
16oz Gloves
Usual Gym wear
Easily removable shoes (Sandals, Jandals, Slides, etc)
