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10/07/2026
Matariki open mat đ„âš
Another public holiday, another excuse to get on the mats together. Albany and Syzygy HQ linked up for open mat and it was exactly what youâd expectâhard rolls and good conversations
Matariki is about connection, reflection, and looking ahead. Feels fitting that we spent it exactly like that, together as one team across two gyms.
Thanks for coming through, Albany. Letâs do it again soon đȘ
07/07/2026
âThis is the most fun thing Iâve done these holidaysâ đ„
We invited Bitsy, Amelia, Katie and Leah in for some extra mat time over the break as a reward for an outstanding term. Consistent, hardworking, and just kept getting better week after week.
When we asked how the holidays were going, one of them said there hadnât been much happening - and that training with us was the highlight. Honestly, thatâs everything.
Watching these girls grow up on our mats has been one of the best parts of coaching. They came in young, put in the work term after term, and now theyâre the ones setting the standard for everyone around them.
This is why we do what we do đȘ
So proud of you all đ„
The most important thing that happens at our comps has nothing to do with who wins.
We want our kids to walk away with confidence. To face their fears, deal with the nerves, turn their losses into learnings, and learn how to be a good winner.
Competition gives them something a normal class never can: the chance to perform under pressure, in front of their friends and family, and to keep turning up and trying anyway.
Watching a kid go from nervous and confused to confident and excited, thatâs what makes it all worth it.
04/07/2026
Swedenâs getting their guy back đžđȘđ„
Rezan GĂŒler came to Auckland for a few months and made our mats feel like home. High level skill, great energy, and the kind of training partner that quietly raises everyone around him.
Weâre going to miss having you on the mats, brother. But weâre also slightly relieved our arms wonât hurt so much đ
Jokes aside, itâs been a genuine pleasure. Syzygy will always have a spot for you whenever youâre back in Auckland. Donât make us wait too long.
Safe travels, Rezan. Go show Sweden what you learned đȘ
04/07/2026
Term 2 Grading Day đ„
Every single one of them. New belts, new chapters, and a whole lot of hard work finally recognised.
This is what showing up every week looks like. Not just learning jiu-jitsu, but building discipline, resilience, and confidence that carries way beyond these mats.
Proud of every kid in this photo. You earned it đȘ
Now get back to work. Term 3 isnât going to train itself đ€
32 kids stepped on the mat this weekend
We are so proud of all our young competitors facing their fears and competing this weekend!
We run this at the end of every term, a chance for our kids to compete in a familiar environment, in front of their own team. No pressure. Just the experience of stepping up and trying
Term 3 enrolments open now, drop us a DM
16/06/2026
Jumpstart was just the beginning đ„
Welcome to Jumpstart 2.0, where the real work starts.
These guys earned their spot here by showing up, finishing the course, and deciding they werenât done. That commitment doesnât go unnoticed.
Two sessions. Morning and evening. Both squads ready to take their jiu-jitsu to the next level.
Energy flows where focus goes. Letâs build đȘ
14/06/2026
Congrats to our jumpstart graduates! Both mornings and evening cohorts smashed through the 6 week beginner course.
Itâs was awesome to share the mats with you guys and we look forward to sharing the mats with you in the normal classes!
06/06/2026
putting it on the line again
2 matches 2 subs (guillotine and rnc)
Congrats the work we have been putting in was on full display today
01/06/2026
What do you do on your time off?
Well done for making the effort on kinds birthday team! Awesome to have you in the mats .albany