ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
We are a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school, located just west of Wellington. Our classes accommodate all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. At Lyqon Jiu-Jitsu, our purpose is to help cultivate your Jiu-Jitsu practice as a way of life.
Our practice can help you attain self discipline, boost your confidence, and improve both your physical and mental health.
Whether you are looking for self defense, improving your grappling game, or a fun way to stay in shape, Lyqon Jiu-Jitsu is the place to find all of those things.
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OUR PRINCIPLES
Humility
Self Awareness
Perseverance
Equanimity
MEET OUR STAFF
Liam Matene (Coach Liam), a Marine Corps Veteran, first began practicing Jiu-Jitsu in 2006. He earned his black belt from his long time friend and teacher, Ryan Fiorenzi in 2022. For the past several years Liam has been teaching under the mentorship of James Whittaker at Ann Arbor MMA.
Liam Matene
Instructor
James Whittaker (Professor James) started training in martial arts at the age of 6. He is a first degree blackbelt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, also earning his blackbelt from Ryan Fiorenzi. He is also a 5th degree blackbelt in Tae Kwan Do, a black belt in kickboxing under Duke Roufus, and a black belt in modern Arnis.
Instructor
James Whittaker
CONTACT US
642-748-93516 | info@lyqon.quest
15 Glenmore Street Kelburn, Wellington 1412 New Zealand