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This event is specifically designed for young practitioners, ensuring the next generation of BJJ talent in New Zealand receives the best possible training and mentorship. We’ve crafted a unique BJJ seminar for our youth to experience what it’s like to train and compete on the international circuit. By combining the expertise of top wrestling coach KWA, leading No-Gi black belt and instructor Jahred Dell, multiple-time national and international champion YiXiao He, and Black Belt and head instructor of Choice Jiu Jitsu Renato Silva, we’ve created a high-performance camp that provides our young athletes with the support they need to succeed in the sport.

Highlights of the Youth BJJ Seminar

international training experience

Simulate the intensity and rigor of international competition, preparing young athletes for the demands of the global stage.

high-performance training

Engage in intensive sessions that focus on advanced techniques, conditioning, and mental preparation, tailored to the needs of young competitors.

Personalized Guidance

Receive individualized feedback from our expert coaches, ensuring that each participant’s unique strengths and areas for improvement are addressed.

  • KARIM MORADI

    KWA Head Coach

    Karim is a top wrestling coach in Aotearoa with years of experience training champions. Born in Iran, where wrestling promotes "inner strength through outer strength," Karim is dedicated to helping his wrestlers compete globally. He is one of the few United World Wrestling Level Two qualified coaches in New Zealand.

  • jahred dell

    ARTICULATE BJJ

    Jahred Dell is a distinguished BJJ black belt and high school teacher, renowned for his accomplishments as an ADCC Heavyweight Champion. He is the author of Articulate BJJ, a respected podcast and blog that delves deep into the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Known for his technical expertise and competitive tenacity, Jahred is a prominent figure in the New Zealand grappling scene, dedicated to both practicing and teaching the intricacies of BJJ.

  • Renato Silva

    CHOICE JIUJITSU

    Renato is a Brazilian-born 2nd-degree black belt who began training BJJ in 2004 at age 17. He earned his black belt from Vicente Cavalcanti in 2016. A 3x NZ national champion and multiple-time IBJJF medalist, Renato brings over 20 years of global training and competition experience. With 10 years of coaching kids and adults, he is known for his methodical and detail-focused teaching.

  • YIXIAO HE

    TU KAHA JIUJITSU

    Yixiao is a prominent figure in New Zealand's BJJ community, training under Pedro Fernandes at Tu Kaha academy. Aiming to become the youngest competitive BJJ black belt in the country, he started his journey early, like many young athletes. With multiple gold medals won locally and internationally, Yixiao has a deep understanding of Jiu Jitsu and excels at teaching his skills. His seminar is a must for those looking to elevate their competitive game.

ITiNERARY

We aim to create a holistic training environment to all our young athletes during the duration of the camp. The goal is to provide useful training and knowledge to improve their game, meet likeminded peers, and breakaway from all the distractions and noise they have in their everyday lives. The 2-day camp is a simulation of what it’s like to be in the shoes of some of the worlds young Jiu-jitsu athletes that are making their mark in the world of Jiu-Jitsu.

DAY 1 21.09.2024

09:30 - 10:00 - Drop off / opening

10:00 - 10:30 - Prep time and cabin assignments

10:30 - 12:30 - Takedowns & Wrestling session with Karim Moradi

12:30 - 13:30 - Lunchbreak (Free roam around the camp)

13:45 - 15:45 - YiXiao He (Gi Jiu-Jitsu)

15:45 - 16:15 - Afternoon Tea/break

16:15 - 17:00 - Open mats

17:00 - 17:45 - Refresh / Rest

17:45 - 18:30 - Dinner

18:30 - 20:30 - Night camp activities

21:00. - LIGHTS OUT

DAY 2 22.09.2024

06:30 - 07:00 - Rise and shine

07:00 - 08:15 - Agoge circuit with Undeniable_training

08:15 - 09:00 - Grooming and breakfast

09:15 - 11:15 - Renato Silva (Gi Jiu-Jitsu)

11:15 - 12:30 - Lunchbreak

12:30 - 14:30 - Jahred Dell (No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu)

14:30 - 15:30 - Agoge Challenge

15:30 = 16:00 - Awarding

VIDEO ARCHIVE

All participants will receive exclusive access to high-resolution videos of the training sessions. These videos are intended solely for personal use and are not for public distribution, remaining the property of the instructors. This feature allows participants to revisit the lessons and review them when practicing at home or at their academy, providing valuable reference material for future training.

BOARD AND LODGING

The camp will be held at SONSHINE RANCH Outdoor Adventure Center, 223 Creighton Rd, Clevedon, Auckland. Participants will be accommodated in three bunk rooms, separated by age group and gender. The facility includes bathrooms, a rec hall, playgrounds, a kitchen, laundry, and conference rooms. Families are welcome to book separate rooms at their own expense, though participants will stay with the group.

Meals will be provided from lunch on the first day through lunch on the second day. We ask that all participants inform us of any food allergies before signing up. Our in-house sports nutritionist curates the menu to ensure balanced and nutritious meals for all.

HEALTH AND SAFTEY

To ensure safety we will only limit 40 participants to this camp. And to make sure everyone is able to keep up with the pace participants should hold at least a GREY belt in Jiu-Jitsu or have been consistently training for over a year and have good knowledge of the fundamentals. There will be support coaches during drilling and sparring sessions. We have 2x licensed first aid personnel during the entire duration of the camp to make sure everyone is looked after.

Download the Waiver of Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement on this link, fill out the form and return it to us prior to signing up.

1khourjitsu

This initiative is a fundraising event for the kids of 1KHOURSJITSU to support their journey to the 2024 PanPacs in Australia.