# BJJ Dunedin

> Dunedin, New Zealand

## Overview

**Name:** BJJ Dunedin

**Description:** Kura of BJJ Ōtepoti Dunedin (formerly BJJ Dunedin) is an independent Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy established as a charitable community of local martial artists. The school began when BJJ was still in its infancy in New Zealand, originally internationally associated with Mario Yokoyama. Since 2016, the academy has been led by Principal Professor Philip Lindsay, who earned his black belt in 2013 and is now on the 4th step of the black belt system.

The gym's lineage has a clear path from the founders of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Jigoro Kano > Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Carlos Gracie Jr > Ryan Gracie > Mario Yokoyama > Philip Lindsay. Professor Philip Lindsay was graded through to black belt by Professor Mario Yokoyama, with Professor Stuart Marks in attendance at the ceremony.

BJJ Dunedin offers comprehensive training for all ages and skill levels, from children as young as 4 years old through adults and masters (over 30 years). The academy follows a structured curriculum system with both gi and no-gi classes, rondori (free rolling) sessions, and specialized programs including a women's empowerment class and competition team training for those pursuing the sport competitively.

**Status:** Active

## Contact Information

**Address:**
Room 208, King Edward Court, 291 Stuart Street, Central, Dunedin 9016
Dunedin 9016, New Zealand

**Phone:** +64 27 349 8136

**Email:** admin@bjjdunedin.nz

**Website:** https://www.bjjdunedin.nz

**Social Media:**
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybjjdunedin/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BJJDunedinDojos/

## Pricing

## Instructors


### Philip Lindsay - Black

**Role:** Head Instructor

**Bio:** Principal Professor at Kura of BJJ Ōtepoti Dunedin since 2016. Earned black belt in 2013 under Professor Mario Yokoyama. Lineage: Jigoro Kano > Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Carlos Gracie Jr > Ryan Gracie > Mario Yokoyama > Philip Lindsay.


## Programs

### Littles (Ages 4-6)

**Skill Level:** Beginner

**Age Group:** kids

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Engaging and fun classes tailored for our youngest members. Half-hour sessions designed for kids aged 4, 5 and 6 years old.

### Middles (Ages 7-9)

**Skill Level:** Beginner

**Age Group:** kids

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Engaging classes that introduce more curriculum level techniques. 45-minute sessions suited to kids aged 7, 8 and 9.

### Juniors & Teens (Ages 10-16)

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** kids

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** One-hour classes for students aged 10-16, covering detailed curriculum similar to adults with age-appropriate techniques. Successful completion allows students to achieve juvenile blue belt.

### Adults Mixed Levels - Gi

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Suitable for all juvenile and adult students including beginners. Covers curriculum techniques and exploration of intermediate and advanced level techniques. Followed by rondori (free rolling).

**Classes:**

### Adults Mixed Levels - No-Gi

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** No-Gi

**Description:** No-gi grappling class for all levels. Followed by rondori (free rolling).

**Classes:**

### Women's Empowerment

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Women-only class following the jiu jitsu curriculum in a non-confronting, collaborative educational learning style. For women who want confidence and empowerment.

### Competition Team

**Skill Level:** Intermediate

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** No-Gi

**Description:** Extra-curricular class for invited members interested in competing on national competition circuits. Includes high percentage drilling, game development, combat conditioning and competitive sparring.



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**Last Updated:** March 03, 2026

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