# Carlson Gracie New Zealand

> Queenstown, New Zealand | #<Affiliation:0x00006323e4686198>

## Overview

**Name:** Carlson Gracie New Zealand

**Affiliation:** #<Affiliation:0x00006323e4686198>

**Description:** Carlson Gracie New Zealand Queenstown is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy specializing in self-defense martial arts and combat sports based on grappling, ground fighting, and submission holds. Part of the renowned Carlson Gracie lineage, the academy offers top-notch BJJ classes for both beginners and experienced practitioners in a supportive environment.

The academy provides comprehensive training programs including Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, women-only classes, fundamentals courses, and specialized kids programs for ages 5 and up. Their expert instructors focus on building strength, improving technique, and boosting confidence through high-quality training in world-class grappling.

Led by head instructor Jose Gomes, the academy maintains the Carlson Gracie tradition of technical excellence and competitive spirit. The facility offers classes seven days a week, with programs tailored for different age groups and skill levels, from beginner fundamentals to advanced competition training.

**Status:** Active

## Contact Information

**Address:**
6/A 15 Red Oaks Drive
Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

**Phone:** 02102304516

**Email:** contact@carlsongraciebjj.co.nz

**Website:** https://carlsongraciebjj.co.nz

**Social Media:**
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlsongracie_nz/?hl=en
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarlsonGracieJiuJitsuNewZealand/

## Instructors


### José Gomes - Black

**Role:** Head Instructor

**Bio:** Started martial arts training at age 5 with Judo. Discovered Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2001 through Sandro 'Bala' Lima. Known for his passion for teaching and motivating students, with a focus on forming well-rounded individuals beyond just fighters.


### Gillian Boyd

**Role:** Instructor


## Programs

### Fundamentals Course

**Skill Level:** Beginner

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Designed to help adults build a strong foundation for basic jiu jitsu techniques, submissions, and escapes. Prepares students for self defense, overall fitness, balance, and coordination. Runs in 4-week blocks.

### Adult Gi Beginners

**Skill Level:** Beginner

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Designed to learn, revise, and get to know jiu jitsu techniques. Focus on breaking down movements and details to build a better game.

**Classes:**

### Adult Gi Advanced

**Skill Level:** Advanced

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** In-depth exploration of advanced techniques and movements for those who already have the basics in place.

### Adult No Gi Beginners

**Skill Level:** Beginner

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** No-Gi

**Description:** Focus on body mechanics and techniques, emphasizing technical aspects of pinning and submissions.

### Adult No Gi Advanced

**Skill Level:** Advanced

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** No-Gi

**Description:** In-depth exploration of advanced no gi techniques and movements for those who already have the basics.

### Women Only All Levels

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Teaches women the gentle art in a fun, safe, and motivational environment. Focus on controlling similar-sized opponents.

**Classes:**

### Adult Open Mat All Levels

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** No-Gi

**Description:** Time for grappling and rolls, open for students to drill techniques. Both Gi and No-Gi welcome.

**Classes:**

### Junior Beginner

**Skill Level:** Beginner

**Age Group:** kids

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Ages 5-8 years. Introduces younger students to jiu jitsu fundamentals.

### Junior

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** kids

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Ages 5-8 years. All levels. Builds strong foundation for basic jiu jitsu techniques and improves overall understanding.

### Youth

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** kids

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Ages 8-12 years. All levels. Builds strong foundation and improves coordination and movement.

### Jiujiteiro

**Skill Level:** Advanced

**Age Group:** kids

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Ages 8+ years. Instructor approval required (invitation only). Based on competition scenarios with advanced techniques.

### Teen

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** kids

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Ages 13+ years, high school students. All levels. Builds foundation while working on advanced techniques with same-age and same-size partners.



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**Last Updated:** March 02, 2026

**Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/new-zealand/queenstown/carlson-gracie-new-zealand)