Norwest Jiu-Jitsu – Auckland

Norwest Jiu-Jitsu – Auckland

Auckland, Auckland

About Norwest Jiu-Jitsu – Auckland

Norwest Jiu-Jitsu is an Auckland-based martial arts club specialising in the practical application of effective, real-world fighting techniques. The club's training philosophy is simple: teach what actually works under pressure.

Head Coach Scott Graham has over 20 years of experience in Japanese Jiu-Jitsu. Initially training under Walter Anderson (6th Dan, Willow Jiu-Jitsu) and then with Terry Evens (7th Dan, Auckland Studio of Jiu-Jitsu) and has more than 20 years of boxing experience alongside competitive Kendo experience representing Auckland.

Norwest Jiu-Jitsu trained a diverse range of students, from youth, former military personnel extending their hand-to-hand fighting skills, and women seeking practical self-defence and escape techniques — including ultra-marathon runners and other athletes training for real-world personal safety scenarios.

Scott Graham is also the founder of Fight2Flight (https://share.google/AaIqs68WLzujGXcXz), a dedicated women's self-defence programme based in Auckland CBD (Vulcan Lane), built on Small Circle Jujitsu principles in the Professor Wally Jay lineage. Fight2Flight applies Norwest Jiu-Jitsu's practical, escape-focused philosophy specifically to women's personal safety, offering individual and corporate self-defence training.

Norwest Jiu-Jitsu's training system is structured and progressive: students begin with standing striking fundamentals (with a strong boxing emphasis, plus kicking, elbows, and head control), progress to Judo-based takedowns, and finish with ground control techniques including hold-downs, armbars, and chokes.

The club places strong emphasis on etiquette, safety, and mutual respect, creating an environment where trust is earned and every student — regardless of background or prior experience — can train with confidence.

Areas of Specialisation

Self-Defence

Styles & Practices Taught

  • Traditional Jiu Jitsu
  • MMA
  • Judo
  • Weapons Training
  • Breathwork / Pranayama
  • Boxing

Training Emphasis

Training is deliberately tough. Train hard fight easy.

Classes & Training

Class Structure

Anyone who wants to learn self-defence.

Timetable

Flexible Training Schedule

This club operates on an appointment-based system, allowing personalised training tailored to each student.

• Private 1:1 sessions
• Small group training
• Beginner to advanced levels welcome

Sessions are scheduled directly with the instructor to suit your availability.

📞 Contact Scott: 0274 532209