I was a bit nervous when I stepped on the mats for the first time, but Rica and the team were very warm and welcoming. Jiu-jitsu is arguably one of the toughest things (physically and mentally) that a person can do, and having the right coach like Rica, and the right team, can really help you progress on and off the mats. You not only get fit, but you learn to defend yourself, you join an awesome, supportive and encouraging community (and make news friends to boot), you may learn a bit of Portuguese, and it will help improve so many things in your life outside the gym (mental toughness, discipline just to name a few). It really can be life changing. I've been training at Black Knights / Tukaha BJJ for 2+ years now and I've been all the better for it....
Read moreBlack Knights Jiu Jitsu welcomes all comers, no ego, tough guys or bad attitudes at this school. Just helpful friendly students with one thing in common ‘the love of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu’ Rica is a very proud and technical teacher who cares for his students and promotes the ‘BJJ Lifestyle’ If you want to learn a new skill and get really fit while doing it along with meeting great people from all walks of life then Black Knights Jiu Jitsu will...
Read moreI trained in most bjj school on the shore. I can say here you can truly develop your game that suits you. Gym is open 24/7 you can organize your time if you want to train with your training partner. Here in black knights Ricardo us very good professor who is bit open minded then any other gym as long as you don't hurt your training partner you can practice position and submission that are deemed and prohibited. This is good learning...
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