Auckland BJJ 2025 Internal

Auckland BJJ Internal Competition – Full Event Report

Saturday, 22nd – Gi & No-Gi Submission Only

On Saturday the 22nd, Auckland BJJ held its latest Internal Competition, bringing together members from across the club for a full afternoon of high-intensity, submission-only matches. This event was designed not only as an opportunity for athletes to test themselves, but also as a practical grading tool—structured in the spirit of the historic Tsukinami Shiai monthly grading competitions held at the Kodokan in Tokyo.

Following the Kodokan tradition, competitors were arranged by weight and rank, progressing through matches in sequence. This format encourages continuous improvement, rewards technical efficiency, and allows coaches to evaluate performance under pressure in a fair environment.

The result was a day of exciting BJJ with a strong sense of camaraderie, respect, and technical growth. Below is a full breakdown of both divisions.

GI DIVISION – FULL RESULTS & HIGHLIGHTS

The Gi division opened the day, featuring a mix of closely fought contests, impressive submissions, and strong defensive performances. Several athletes competed in multiple consecutive bouts, showing excellent composure and conditioning.

• Nadia vs Natasha – Draw

• Natasha vs David – Submission victory for David

• David vs Chris – Submission victory for Chris

• Chris vs Reuben – Submission victory for Chris

• Chris vs Kevin – Draw

• Kevin vs Nate – Submission victory for Nate\

• Nate vs Daniel – Submission victory for Daniel

• Daniel vs Johnny – Draw

• Johnny vs Anthony – Submission victory for Anthony

• Anthony vs Andrew – Submission victory for Andrew

• Andrew vs Luis – Submission victory for Luis

• Luis vs Kane – Draw
  
  

The Gi bracket demonstrated the technical depth in the club, particularly with multi-match performances from Chris, Andrew, and Luis.

Gi Division Livestream:
https://youtube.com/live/GOJcxcpST7E?feature=share

NO-GI DIVISION – FULL RESULTS & HIGHLIGHTS

The No-Gi division brought a faster tempo, with dynamic scrambles and aggressive transitions. Many athletes showed significant improvement in positional control and submission setups compared to earlier events.

• Nadia vs Natasha – Submission victory for Natasha

• Natasha vs Chris – Submission victory for Chris

• Chris vs Reuben – Draw

• Reuben vs Kevin – Submission victory for Kevin

• Kevin vs Nate – Draw

• Nate vs Johnny – Submission victory for Johnny

• Johnny vs Anthony – Submission victory for Anthony

• Anthony vs Alex – Submission victory for Alex

• Andrew vs Alex – Draw

• Andrew vs Luis – Submission victory for Luis

• Luis vs Kane – Draw
  
  

The No-Gi rounds were especially notable for the pace and technical creativity, with several athletes demonstrating strong improvement in transitions and submission chains.

No-Gi Division Livestream:
https://youtube.com/live/MmSqpyY5Zg8?feature=share

STRIPE AWARDS – PERFORMANCE RECOGNITION

Based on performance, effort, and technical execution across both divisions, the coaching team awarded stripes to the following athletes:

• Natasha

• Chris – awarded 2 stripes for strong wins and consistent performance

• Anthony

• Alex

• Andrew

• Luis

These promotions were well-deserved and reflect not only competition results, but also the growth, discipline, and attitude shown in training.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR INTERNATIONAL VISITORS

We extend our gratitude to two visiting athletes who added international flavour to the competition and shared their knowledge and experience with our community:

• Kevin Chan – Singapore

• Daniel – Argentina

Their participation lifted the level of competition and helped create a memorable event for everyone.

A STRONG DAY FOR OUR CLUB

This internal competition wasn’t just about results—it represented what makes Auckland BJJ special:
a supportive environment where practitioners of all levels test themselves, challenge each other, and grow together.