Oni Jiu Jitsu

Oni Jiu Jitsu is a martial arts club located in New Plymouth, offering training in the ancient art of Jiu Jitsu. The club is dedicated to challenging individuals to push their limits and achieve personal growth through martial arts training.

The club offers training for different age groups and skill levels. Juniors between the ages of 6 and 11 can attend classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Intermediates aged 12 to 16 have classes on the same days from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Seniors aged 16 and above can join classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30pm to 8:30pm.

In addition to regular training, Oni Jiu Jitsu holds annual camps and Gasshaku for juniors, intermediates, and seniors. These camps are an opportunity for attendees to immerse themselves in intensive training and develop their skills further.

Membership fees are $95 per term for juniors and intermediates, $60 per month for seniors, and $10 per drop-in class. There is also a yearly registration fee of $55 for all members, and a club uniform can be purchased for $140. The first three classes at Oni Jiu Jitsu are free, allowing new members to experience the training before committing.

Jiu Jitsu is an ancient martial art that originated in 8th century Japan. Oni Jiu Jitsu, rooted in these ancient combat styles, has been adapted by Sensei Daryl to include new techniques and approaches suitable for modern situations. The art emphasises control and restraint techniques, combatitive throws, joint manipulations, stand-up grappling, full contact sparring, hold-downs/submissions, weapon defence techniques, and ground grappling. The club also offers training camps, seminars, workshops, and workplace self-defence/team-building skills.

Oni Jiu Jitsu holds values such as comradery, compassion, discipline, personal growth, family, education, and humility. All training and practise take place in a safe and supportive environment, ensuring the development of skills while promoting confidence and a sense of community.

The head instructor, Sensei Daryl, has over 20 years of experience in Jiu Jitsu. He started his career with Sakura Kan Jiu Jitsu and was graded to Shodan (1st Dan) in 2012. After becoming the head of Sakura Kan Jiu Jitsu in New Plymouth, Sensei Daryl took a risk in 2020 and opened his own branch called Oni Jiu Jitsu. He has since developed a detailed syllabus layout and gained coaching qualifications, including being graded to 4th Dan by the New Zealand Jiu Jitsu Federation in 2022.

Sensei Daryl also holds coaching qualifications from the New Zealand Jiu Jitsu Federation, Max International College, Sport NZ, and NZQA Skills Active. He is committed to providing high-quality training and support to his students, focusing on their physical and personal development.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced martial artist, Oni Jiu Jitsu welcomes individuals of all backgrounds and skill levels. Join the club today and experience the transformative power of Jiu Jitsu while building confidence, discipline, and lifelong skills.