Jiu Jitsu Lifeskills New Zealand

JIU JITSU is widely regarded as one of the more effective forms of Self Defence because of its large array of techniques taught.

These include CHOKE LOCKS, BONE LOCKS, GRAPPLING, PALMING, PRESSURE POINT STRIKING, THROWS and EXPLOSIVE MOVEMENTS of DEFENCE.

The ability to use Non Lethal control and restraint techniques to disarm and detain assailants with minimum force and maximum efficiency makes Jiu Jitsu an easy choice for POLICE, PRISON OFFICERS, MILITARY PERSONNEL AND SECURITY PROFESSIONALS around the world .

The Head Instructor Professor Dave Millar, an internationally recognised 7th Degree Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu,

has been with Martial Arts for 30+ years giving him a wealth of knowledge and experience to call from. Prof Millar receiving all of these Dan grades from world renown GRANDMASTER PROFESSOR STEVE HEREMAIA, a 10th Degree Master of JiuJitsu, one of only two GRANDMASTERS in New Zealand.

He is the recipiant of both the Canadian and American JiuJitsu Associations Distinguished Service Award for the Services to the Art.

He is also Cofounder and President of the NZMartial Arts Hall of Fame and was himself inducted in the year 2000.

In 2002 along with 10 other New Zealanders was inducted into the Australasian and World Karate Union Halls of Fame.

He has also worn the Silver Fern on a number of occassions representing New Zealand as a Fighter, Selector and Coach.