Your premier destination for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) camps and seminars.
The Agoge Project is a pioneering initiative dedicated to the Jiu-Jitsu community in New Zealand by connecting BJJ practitioners across the country to elite instruction, both from within New Zealand and from renowned international experts. We specialize in coordinating top-tier events with leading instructors and academies, delivering exceptional experiences for the BJJ community. Elevate your Jiu
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20/04/2026
It takes more than skill to shape young athletes.
It takes patience.
It takes care.
And a heart big enough to slow down and fix the little things that matter.
That’s what makes sessions like this different.
Not just learning moves—but being guided the right way.
Big respect to Yixiao and Yiming for sharing what they’ve earned.
If your kid’s had a coach like this, you’ll know what it means. 👇
Most people try to pass with urgency.
JP Tran explains his process.
it’s not about forcing the pass,
it’s about solving each problem in the right sequence.
24/03/2026
Attention is the multiplier.
Not all coaches are the same.
And at Agoge, we are deliberate with who we bring into the room.
We look for those who understand
that growth lives in the details.
In the quiet corrections.
In the habits caught early.
In the standards enforced consistently.
Because what is ignored today
becomes a limitation tomorrow.
This is why we value coaches like Yixiao—
who don’t just teach…
They pay attention.
22/03/2026
There’s something different when the room is filled with people who want more.
First session of the Guard Retention Clinic with — and you could feel it straight away. Focus. Intent. Standards.
This is what happens when you put driven athletes in the same space, guided by a coach who refuses to let details slide.
Every exchange matters. Every repetition has intent. Every correction sharpens the edge.
Because progress isn’t just about what you learn —
it’s about who you learn with and who leads you.
An environment of high performers doesn’t just raise the level…
it redefines what each individual is capable of.
This is only Day 1.
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16/03/2026
Guard retention is the foundation of modern jiu-jitsu.
Starting this Sunday, Yixiao He will lead a 10-session Guard Retention Clinic focused on stopping passes, recovering guard, building elite defensive systems, counter and get to the top.
📍 Choice Academy Hobsonville
📅 Every Sunday 4-5 PM
🎥 Sessions recorded for reviews
👥 Limited to 24 athletes
First session starts this Sunday. Limited spots remaining.
Register:
📧 [email protected]
🌐 Or sign up through the Agoge Project website
New Zealand Camp with
09/03/2026
What a weekend.
Huge thank you to for sharing his knowledge, experience, and passion for the art with our community. The level of detail and insight he brought to the room made this a truly special seminar.
We’re grateful for the opportunity to host you and excited to see how everyone applies what they learned.
Until next time — we look forward to having you back on the mats again soon.
07/03/2026
Remarkably lucid.
That’s the first impression when you watch teach.
No unnecessary noise. No confusion. Just clear, precise jiu-jitsu — the kind that sharpens how you see the entire game.
This weekend’s private camp brought together a small group of committed young competitors, creating an environment where every detail mattered and every question could be explored.
For two days, the focus was simple:
refine the fundamentals, sharpen the decision-making, and understand why things work — not just how.
A big thank you to everyone who made the effort to be part of it. Opportunities to learn in a setting like this are rare, and the athletes who stepped on the mat took full advantage.
More camps like this to come.