# Coast Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

> Matakatia Bay, New Zealand

## Overview

**Name:** Coast Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

**Description:** Coast Academy is a family-friendly Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, Kickboxing, and Wrestling academy serving the Hibiscus Coast region of New Zealand. With four convenient locations in Albany, Silverdale, Warkworth, and Wellsford, Coast Academy offers comprehensive martial arts training for both kids and adults.

Coast Academy is the only Tukaha affiliated club on the Hibiscus Coast, Warkworth, and Wellsford, bringing world-class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction to the North Auckland region. The academy is led by Professor Matt O'Dea, who heads the programs at Albany, Silverdale, and Warkworth locations, with Head Coach Dino Isla leading the Wellsford location.

The academy offers a diverse range of programs including Mini Martials (ages 4-6), Junior Jiu Jitsu (ages 6-10), Youth Jiu Jitsu (ages 10-16), adult BJJ, Kickboxing/MMA for both kids and adults, and Women's Only Self Defence classes. With flexible weekly memberships and a free one-week trial, Coast Academy provides accessible martial arts training focused on self-defense, fitness, mental toughness, and building confidence for the whole family.

**Status:** Active

## Contact Information

**Address:**
35 Hobbs Road
Matakatia Bay 4991, New Zealand

**Email:** dawn@coastacademy.co.nz

**Website:** https://www.coastacademy.co.nz

**Social Media:**
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coastbjj_silverdale/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/COASTBJJ/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVTSA1qNg1c6uG6SdumRXA?view_as=subscriber

## Facilities & Amenities

MMA, Wrestling, Kickboxing
## Instructors


### Dino Isla

**Role:** Head Instructor

**Bio:** Head Coach at Coast Academy's Wellsford location.


### Matthew Dennis O'Dea - Black

**Role:** Head Instructor

**Bio:** Head instructor at Coast Academy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, leading programs at Albany, Silverdale, and Warkworth locations.


## Programs

### Mini Martials

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** kids

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program for young children ages 4-6

### Junior Jiu Jitsu

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** kids

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program for children ages 6-10

### Youth Jiu Jitsu

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** kids

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program for teens ages 10-16

### Kickboxing / MMA Kids

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** kids

**Gi Requirement:** No-Gi

**Description:** Kickboxing and MMA training for children ages 8-14

### Adult Jiu Jitsu

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program for adults ages 16+

### Kickboxing / MMA Adults

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** No-Gi

**Description:** Kickboxing and MMA training for adults

### Women's Only Self Defence

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** No-Gi

**Description:** Self-defense program exclusively for women



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**Last Updated:** March 03, 2026

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