Our academies
Grown straight from the Queenstown mats, by people who trained under Jose and wanted to carry it home to South Canterbury. Same lineage, same standard, same welcome.
Timaru · South Canterbury
An official Carlson Gracie NZ affiliate with Brazilian jiu-jitsu for adults and young people, plus the wider combat-sport community of Knight MMA. Complete beginner or experienced visitor, the local team will put you into the right session.
South Canterbury timetable
Fundamentals, adult gi and no-gi, competition training and open mat. This temporary timetable comes from the academy’s 2 February 2025 post; confirm current sessions with the team before visiting.
Temporary timetable from the academy’s 2 February 2025 post. Times and classes may have changed.
Your coaches
Meet the people behind Carlson Gracie South Canterbury.
Academy manager
Head trainer
Head trainer
“They all come from people who trained with me in Queenstown, and wanted to carry on under the lineage. That means a lot to me.”
Jose Gomes, head professorFind the room
On the south side of Timaru, in Redruth.
53 Rothwell StreetRedruth, Timaru
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