OUR STORY

Our founder and head coach, Jou, grew up in South Auckland feeling like he didn’t belong. Being a Māori-Chinese mixed kid, fitting in wasn’t easy. Martial arts always inspired him, but it wasn’t until he discovered Brazilian jiu-jitsu that he found a sport where strategy and technique mattered more than size or strength.

Today, as a black belt, he has turned his journey into a mission: to create an Auckland-based jiu-jitsu gym where everyone can belong, learn, and grow. That’s why we proudly offer a mix of class types, courses and learning opportunities, including

Beginner-Friendly Classes: Learn at your own pace, regardless of fitness level.
Self-Defence Skills: Practical techniques to protect yourself in real-life situations.
Community & Support: Join a welcoming environment where students of all ages and backgrounds thrive.
Expert Coaching: Led by a black belt coach focused on teaching, not gatekeeping.

Whether you’re looking to boost confidence, improve fitness, or something totally unique to you, Syzygy Jiu-Jitsu is here to guide you. Every student is part of the family, and every step on the mat is a step toward personal transformation.

Jou Chun

Awarded black belt from respected kiu-jitsu athlete, coach and mentor Paulo Sorriso in 2016. Head instructor at Syzygy BJJ, Jou runs lunch time, Monday evenings and Thursday evening classes.
Eduard Todor

Awarded his brown belt in 2023. Ed is our secondary instructor running night classes, bringing huge passion for coaching and jiu jitsu.
Kamm Hayden

Purple belt instructor Kamm assists with coaching and leading of our dedicated kids programs.
Eric Erigorian

A purple belt with 10 years of experience, Eric assists with both our night classes and kids programs.
Nick Kim

An active black belt competitor, Nick assists with coaching across all our classes.
Kelvin Chueng

Kelvin is a purple belt and runs night classes at Syzygy.
Tze Wei Sneah

Purple belt Tze has strong background in coaching and runs our night classes.