Fight Lab

07/12/2025

Congratulations My Friend. The work you put in for this competition was some of the best I have seen yet 🔥🔥

07/12/2025

Elite instruction, coastal resort stay, unforgettable BJJ experience.

05/12/2025

Day 3 – Final Day

Grateful doesn’t even begin to cover it. Massive thank you to Alex and Anna for creating such a special weekend of Jiu-Jitsu, connection, and community. The people who showed up made this camp what it was, nothing but good vibes, growth, and genuine energy.

Being able to share this experience with my kids and show them what an amazing community looks like… that was a blessing in itself. Moments like that are priceless.

The entire camp was epic from start to finish.

Special shout out to for keeping us fuelled with incredible kai between training sessions and hangouts, mean feeds all weekend. Another special mention to for blessing our kai with karakia each day. Little things that made a big impact.

And the location… unreal. Being surrounded by the land, the river, the bush, and getting to slow down and actually take it all in, it was a gift. A reminder of how powerful it is to train, connect, and breathe in a place that holds its own mana.

Already looking forward to the next one. 🙏🔥

03/12/2025

Day 2 – Free Range Jiu-Jitsu Camp 🥋🔥

Slow start to the morning after a late one for the little man 🤣

We soaked up some sun before breakfast, then took Kaahu on a mini adventure around the campsite, so much for a young fella to explore.

Tried our luck with a log crossing… results may vary 🤣🪵

Then, it was straight into the first No-Gi session of the day. Energy was high, vibes were on, community was strong.

Another mean day with good people and good Jiu-Jitsu 👊🔥

01/12/2025

Day One of the Free Range BJJ Camp 2025 🥋

Didn’t get a single clip of training, because Kaahu and I were way too excited to jump on the mats to start training😂

But honestly, that says everything about the energy here.

As soon as we arrived, the community vibe was instant. Alex and Anna set such a beautiful tone right from the start, open, welcoming, zero ego. Everyone felt it immediately, and nobody hesitated to lean into it. You could feel the whole camp click together from the first handshake.

After training we filmed what we could, good people, good food, birthday cake 🎂 then missioned out to the river and glow worm cave before heading back to the cabin to bed 😴

Day One was amazing 🔥

01/12/2025

3rd Week of foot sweeps, teams coming along nicely 🔥

19/11/2025

Wearing my brother’s brand, and honestly, this one means more than just a cool singlet.

Traumatized is built around the battles we face on the mats, in the ring, and the ones no one sees. The mental health struggles, the pressure, the setbacks, the days you’re fighting yourself more than any opponent.
That’s why this brand hits different. It’s real. It’s honest. And it’s a reminder that you don’t have to hide the hard days, you just have to keep stepping up.

I’m proud to rep something that stands for more than clothing.
Proud of the vision.
Proud of the movement.
And proud that this is only the beginning for the team.

Big things coming. 🔥

09/11/2025

KAAHU 🔥💙

What a year you’ve had my boy

2025 Season

✅️ 23 matches this year.
🥇 10 Golds
🥈 2 Silvers
💪 12 submission wins
💥 8 wins by points
🚶‍♂️ 1 walk over

🏆 Māori National Champion
🏆 Eight Seas Invitational Champion
🏆 Multiple NZBJJF titles
🥋 And now your belt promotion to top it all off.

But honestly, the medals and numbers only tell a small part of the story. The real story is you.

This time last year, you didn’t even want to train and that was fine. I never wanted to push you into something you weren’t ready for. But when you made the choice yourself, when you decided you wanted to put in the work and compete, everything changed.

Since then, I’ve watched you handle wins, losses, nerves, and pressure, all with a calm focus and heart beyond your years. You’ve grown so much, not just as an athlete but as a young man.

What makes me proud the most isn’t the medals it’s your sportsmanship. The way you treat people, show respect, help your teammates, and carry yourself both on and off the mats that’s what truly matters.

After his belt promotion, we shared a moment I’ll never forget 🥰

He came in for a hug, and it was the tightest hug I’ve ever had from him. In that moment, I could feel how much that belt meant to him.

I’m so proud of you. Your hard work, discipline, and kindness inspire me more than you’ll ever know. Keep chasing it, keep learning, and keep being you.

Love you Kaahu

02/10/2025

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The scariest part of sport for many kids isn’t competing… it’s the drive home.

Sometimes the hardest fight for a child isn’t in sport — it’s earning your approval in the car.
So often, kids don’t quit on the pitch, in the ring, or on the mat — they quit in the car on the way home.

It’s rarely because the sport itself is too hard. More often, it’s because of the pressure they feel from the sidelines, the disappointed look they notice when they make a mistake, or the shouting in the car afterwards if things didn’t go perfectly. That’s where the joy can be lost, and where confidence quietly slips away.

Sport should be a place where children feel safe to try, to fail, and to grow. Every medal, every game, every class is an opportunity to learn — but the real victory is in showing up, giving effort, and building resilience. The best gift we can give our kids isn’t perfection — it’s support, encouragement, and the space to enjoy the journey.

28/09/2025

Japan Vlog Part 2 – Finding Silence in Tokyo

At Meiji Jingu (明治神宮), passing under the towering torii gates, it felt like the noise of the city was left behind, replaced by a stillness that made me stop and breathe.

At Kiyomizu Kannon-dō (清水観音堂), a quieter temple in Ueno, I found a place where people once prayed for love and connection. Standing there, it felt personal… like the space held its own quiet stories.

Both temples reminded me to slow down, to listen, and to just be present. I hope this video gives you even a small piece of that same calm.

27/09/2025

Here’s a peek into my latest vlog 👀 The full video is up now on my YouTube, link in bio to watch it all!