GSW Martial Arts Wellington & Lower Hutt
Welcome to the Wellington regions only BJJ school run by a BJJ Black Belt. GSW is run by me, Geoff Grant. I've been doing Martial arts for over 25 years and I've been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for over 15 of those years.
If you know what BJJ is then you know you need to come along to our school.
If you don't know what BJJ is then you really need to come along to our school.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a Grappling Art. First and foremost It teaches control. What you do with that control is up to you. For us at GSW we use that control to submit our opponent using BJJ techniques like, Arm Locks and Chokes.
But the control can be used for many things, control over the opponent and situation gives you control over the outcome. It could be to just subdue them until help arrives or to subdue them to cuff them or extract them from a venue or area.
To allow you to see BJJ for yourself I'm offering a couple of classes for free, so you can find out about one
of the best Martial Art self defence systems in the world.
GSW is a fantastic club, the emphasis is on having fun while learning effective skills. Don't take my word for it, read the testimonials to the right and see what others have to say about our school.
At GSW we run two Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Beginners classes at our 2 venues each week:
GSW Martial Arts Wellington
Our Wellington Classes are temporarily suspended, all BJJ sessions are now being run from our Lower Hutt facility
GSW Martial Arts Lower Hutt
Monday and Wednesday 7pm
@ L1 223 High St Hutt City
Fill out our online form and we will arrange 2 classes for you at either location, at no cost or obligation.. There is no catch! come and try a class, if you don't like it then don't join. It's that simple!
Now don't get me wrong, GSW is not for everyone. We're a specialist school, which is why I make the free classes offer. If you don't like what we teach then you're under no obligation to join.
Our introductory program is a place where you can try our classes in a safe friendly and fun environment. These
are our "Fundamental Skills" classes. They're only 1 hour
long. Not a lot of time really, is it??
Filling out the form will also allow
you access to our main website, with Pictures and Videos of what we
get up to at class, information about training times and fees and all
that sort of stuff.
What could be easier?
"So don't hesitate!! fill out the form and take the first
step.
"I look forward to meeting you soon."
Geoff Grant
G.S.W Martial Arts,
Wellington
New Zealand
GSW is affiliated to John Will and BJJ Australasia. We are a Machado School.
Thanks for taking the time to stop by.
GSW Martial Arts Lower Hutt
L1, 223 High St
Lower Hutt
Hutt Valley, Wellington
Upstairs above TnT Children's Wear.
- "I think you're doing an absolutely awesome job from EVERYTHING I see. Keep up the great work Geoff, you're an inspiration."
Darren Brown
BJJ Purple Belt - "I came to GSW vaguely interested in what is BJJ, with no previous experience in martial arts, -actually I'd been to a couple of other martial arts classes and hated it. Geoff's teaching is accessible and fun -with none of the pretence that had put me off other classes. The culture at GSW is friendly, inclusive and relaxed. Experienced members are generous with their advice and encouragement. I now have a passion for BJJ, a great crew of friends to hang with, and the real-world skills in self-defence are a bonus."
Oli -
"I enjoy it because of the no bullshit training - you know when something works and when something doesn't.
For me it just keeps my confidence levels up - I don't get so stressed when faced with a fight/scuffle as I know I can control the person, as I've done it countless times in training,"
MM
(senior Police officer) -
"I do enjoy the training, think it is a great club, great teacher and a great bunch of guys to train with.."
Cam -
"I am really happy training at G.S.W, and real keen, there is nothing
that I am not happy with, if you could offer classes 7 days a week, I would
go, I am stoked, no complaints! Cheers for sharing a great art with
us!"
Jon Dyer
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"GSW is an awesome place to train and learn BJJ. The mat is open and friendly and caters to all people of all shapes, sizes and abilities. Geoff is a friendly instructor who is genuinely passionate about his students and giving them the tools to succeed."
Brent Lindsay
BJJ Blue Belt
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"Big classes + consistent core group + variety of quality instructors + instructors taking own classes + BIG classes
= you're doing everything right."
Jill Gower
Kyokushin Black Belt
and owner of the
The Dojo.
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"Being a girl, i think it is very important for woman to learn martial arts, so they can defend themselves in any situation.
I have done karate for the past 16 years and very experienced in this. But Since joining BJJ i have a new found passion.
GSW is fun great exercise and has a great instructor. BJJ is great, you can use your opponents strength and movement against them no matter what size you are.
GSW has a great supportive atmosphere and i would recommend this club to anyone. Best club ever."
Ashley -
"The thing i like about GSW is the mat culture and the
people. There are no ego's on the mat and everyone is friendly and keen to learn.
Geoff you have done a fantastic job of building a place where anyone can come in and not feel like an outsider. I've been coming for about 2 years now and I just can't get enough!"
Carl Rex
BJJ Blue Belt - I have trained at GSW for the last year and a half. Having trained with world-class BJJ competitors half a globe away, and with about eight years' training both given and received in various traditional martial arts, I can confirm that Geoff is without a doubt one of the most thorough, technical and effective trainers I have had the pleasure of learning from.
He will not only give you the finished, ready to implement technique, but break it down into every step along the way that needs to be recognised, understood and absorbed. That, coupled with the genuinely supportive and friendly atmosphere at the club, has made GSW my second home on a journey I am enjoying immensely.
The comparison with chess is often made in martial arts, and as with chess, it will take quite some time to learn the rules of engagement and recognise the traps you can fall into: seekers of instant gratification need not apply.
Thomas Ockens
BJJ Blue Belt -
GSW is a supportive and cooperative learning environment, and it is a testament to the hard work that Geoff and the other senior grade members have done to create a positive and disciplined culture
Adan
BJJ Blue Belt
Map locations for
GSW Wellington
Map locations for
GSW Lower Hutt
