Who we are
A family academy
Mapuche BJJ Academy is dedicated to providing high-quality Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training in a supportive and empowering environment where students can learn and grow.
The name on the door
The badge is a kultrún, the Mapuche ceremonial drum. Its four quarters hold the moon, the suns and the star, ringed by the stepped cross that runs along the border of the Mapuche flag hanging in our academy.
The academy carries our family's heritage in its name rather than a franchise badge. That is a deliberate choice, and it sets the standard we hold students to.
It is also why respect comes before technique here, and why you will often find two generations of the same family training in the same room.
Values we embrace
Respect & self-discipline
How students treat each other on the mat matters more to us than how fast they win. It carries into school, work and home.
Focus & confidence
Jiu jitsu rewards patience. Children who struggle to sit still learn to hold attention, and quiet ones find their voice.
Safety & leadership
Controlled training, clear coaching, and senior students who look after newer ones. Nobody gets thrown in the deep end.
Meet our instructors
Professor Rene
Head Instructor · Black Belt
A highly respected BJJ practitioner with over 15 years experience, dedicated to passing on this knowledge and passion for BJJ to the next generation.
Instructor Ratu
Purple Belt
Started his journey at the age of 6. He is dedicated to passing on what he has learnt, following in his father's footsteps.
Instructor Missy
Blue Belt
A dynamic and motivating instructor committed to helping kids develop their BJJ skills while she continues her own journey, begun at the age of 7.