Mon & Tue, 6pm
Fundamentals
The core positions, escapes and submissions that everything else is built on. It assumes you know nothing, which makes it where most beginners start.
BJJ for Ormiston: Share the Mat with Elite Black Belts
Looking for BJJ in Ormiston? Whether you're a parent wanting the best for your kid, a beginner, or a student of the game, we're just 7 minutes down the road in Botany Town Centre. Join us and train with SJJIF World Champion and a team of top-tier coaches at our premium facility.
Adult BJJ Classes for Ormiston Students
Adult classes are for ages 15 and up. They run Monday to Thursday evenings, all in the gi, under three black belts, and complete beginners are welcome in every class. Saturday morning competition training is there for anyone who wants it, and it is always optional. From Ormiston you can finish work, drive seven minutes and be on the mat for the 6pm class.
Wed & Thu, 6pm
All levels and specific training
One technique taught to the whole room, with black belts adding detail for the experienced belts, and sparring that starts from one set position.
Mon to Thu, 7pm
Rolling
Live rounds with a partner, straight after the 6pm class. You join when you feel ready and choose how hard each round goes. A tap stops everything.
Kids' Jiu-Jitsu for Ormiston Families
Kids train from age 5 to 15 in four age groups, so your child is always on the mat with children at the same stage. Jiu-jitsu is built on leverage and technique, with no punching or kicking, and it gives kids earned confidence, focus and a calm answer to bullying. Every class is taught by black belts, after school and on Saturday mornings.
Little Cubs, ages 5 to 6
Mon & Wed, 4:00pm
First steps on the mat, through play: rolling, falling safely, balance, and learning to listen and wait their turn.
Cubs, ages 7 to 8
Mon & Wed, 4:30pm
Games become techniques. Cubs link moves together and learn the anti-bullying basics, from a strong voice to breaking a grip.
Little Lions, ages 9 to 12
Mon & Wed, 5:15pm · Sat, 10am
Real jiu-jitsu, with real thinking: submissions, sweeps and guard work, and supervised live rounds at a pace set by the coach.
Lions, ages 13 to 15
Tue & Thu, 4:00pm and 4:30pm · Sat, 10am
Teen training with adult-level detail: longer live rounds and deeper technique. It is the bridge into our adult program.
Getting Here from Ormiston
We are at 11D Town Centre Drive, East Tāmaki, Auckland 2013, inside Botany Town Centre. From Ormiston it is about 7 minutes by car. Take Ormiston Road to Chapel Road and follow it up to Botany Town Centre, then park.
- Parking
- Free for up to 4 hours in the main Botany Town Centre car parks.
- Bus
- Botany Town Centre is the main East Auckland bus junction.
Black Belt Coaching, 7 Minutes from Ormiston.
Three black belts lead the coaching at Botany. Between them they founded the Sorriso BJJ academy, lead the national SJJFNZ federation and have stood on top of a world championship podium.
Paulo Oliveira
Black BeltCo-Founder and Head coach at Sorriso BJJ Botany.
Paulo founded Sorriso BJJ in 2006. Since then he has coached thousands of students and promoted dozens of black belts, and he is President of the Sport Jiu-Jitsu Federation New Zealand.
Spiro Kovac
Black BeltCo-Founder and coach at Sorriso BJJ Botany.
Spiro is a 2025 SJJIF Gi Super Heavyweight World Champion, a 2026 SJJIF Gi World double silver medallist and current New Zealand Super Heavyweight Gi Champion.
Bruno Maciel
Black BeltLeads the kids program and teaches adults.
Bruno is widely regarded as one of New Zealand's best kids coaches, and he teaches on the adult mats too. He is also the future manager of the Botany academy.
BJJ Ormiston FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Something we haven't covered? Call us, or ask the coach at your trial.
027 667 7661Jiu-jitsu for kids and adults from Ormiston, Flat Bush, Mission Heights, Dannemora and across East Auckland.
Is Sorriso BJJ Botany in Ormiston?
No. We're at 11D Town Centre Drive in Botany Town Centre, near The Coffee Club and next to Vision Centre and 2degrees, about 7 minutes' drive from Ormiston.
How long does it take to get to class from Ormiston?
About 7 minutes by car.
I have never done martial arts. Can I start?
Yes. Most of our members started with no experience. Our Fundamentals classes are on Monday and Tuesday at 6pm, and they assume you know nothing.
What age can kids start jiu-jitsu?
We take kids from age 5 up to age 15, in four age groups: Little Cubs (5 to 6), Cubs (7 to 8), Little Lions (9 to 12) and Lions (13 to 15).
How much does it cost?
Your first class is a free trial. After that, memberships start at $40 per week for children and $60 per week for adults. We also offer sibling and family deals, so ask us at your trial or call 027 667 7661 and we will work out the best option for your family.
Do I need a gi for my first class?
No. Just wear comfortable sports clothes and bring a water bottle. We lend you a gi for your trial class.
Do you offer no-gi classes?
No, we don't offer no-gi classes. Every class at Botany is taught in the gi.
Is BJJ good for self-defence?
Yes. BJJ teaches you to control a bigger, stronger person using leverage, and you practise against a resisting partner from early on.
Seven Minutes from Ormiston. Your First Class Is Free.
Book a free trial for yourself or your child, train with the group that fits, and ask the coach anything afterwards.
Sorriso BJJ Botany, 11D Town Centre Drive, Botany Town Centre. Brazilian jiu-jitsu for kids and adults from Ormiston, Flat Bush, Mission Heights, Dannemora and across East Auckland.