North Canterbury Black Belt Academy

Discover the power of martial arts at NCBBA!

Our free trial lesson is your chance to experience the numerous benefits of our training, including increased fitness, flexibility, and confidence.

Our supportive environment caters to individuals of all ages, making it the perfect opportunity for the whole family or individuals to get fit and have fun.

Contact to book your free trial lesson. Term starts on Tuesday 23rd July 2024

Final day of the term and grading day. Heartfelt congratulations to all students who have excelled in their grading this term; you have all demonstrated exceptional dedication and effort.

Enjoy your well-deserved break, and I look forward to seeing you all upon your return on Tuesday, July 23rd.

Sensei Andy 🥋

Matthew, a huge congratulations on earning your Black Belt! Your years of commitment and unrelenting effort have led you to this remarkable achievement. Your tenacity and ability to overcome challenges during the sparring sessions with students of varying ages and skill levels at the North Canterbury Black Belt Academy were truly impressive. We are thrilled to have been part of your journey and look forward to your continued success in the martial arts.

North Canterbury Black Belt Academy
Sensei Andy 🥋

Notification of Cancellation: Due to a flood at our Dojo in the Kaiapoi Club, we are forced to cancel tomorrow's class on Tuesday, 25th of June. We apologize for the inconvenience and will keep you updated regarding any potential changes to Thursday's lessons.

Sensei Andy 🥋

Step right up, folks! This is your last chance to get your hands on some snazzy hoodies this term. Josephine is the grandmaster of orders, so hit her up by Saturday 22nd to secure your spot in the fashion game!

These guys are all toasty and warm on these cold nights.

Kids sizes from 6yrs to 14yrs. $80
Adult sizes. From S to 2XL. $85

Sensei Andy is schooling the 5:30 class yet again. Good luck forgetting he's a total ninja!

If you are looking for a fitness class for yourself or your kids contact us to book a free trial lesson.

Sensei Andy 🥋

Excellent martial arts classes today! It's great to see our classes flourishing with numerous new members. To accommodate our growing group, I will be placing an order for additional Gi's, T-shirts, and Hoodies. If you are interested in purchasing any of these items, contact Josephine tp place an order. The prices are as follows: Gi's for kids cost $50, while those for adults cost $60. T-shirts are available for $35, and Hoodies are priced at $80 for kids and $85 for adults. Sensei Andy 🥋

FUEL YOUR FITNESS Book at FREE TRIAL LESSON at NCBBA

Fed up of the gym, looking for something different,
Join North Canterbury Black Belt Academy (NCBBA )kickboxing /MMA classes.

Our kickboxing classes for men and women are an exciting and highly rewarding chance to get fit, lose weight, earn your martial arts belts and take part in a fun, social and challenging workout in a non-aggressive atmosphere.

Lessons are on Tuesday and Thursday’s 6.30 – 7.45pm
Term Fees are $70 per term.
Grading (optional) in Kickboxing/Karate $50 (max 1 per term).
Classes are held Upstairs at the Kaiapoi Club, Raven’s Quay

However, fit you are when you start, you will be fitter by the end.

What are you waiting for contact us to book a free trail lesson
and start on your journey to your Black Belt.

Tuesday May 7th, 2024:

Just a reminder classes are cancelled tonight because of a booking at the Kaiapoi Club but we'll be back on Thursday, ready to teach you some new moves and as always a few jokes.

Practice your warm ups and we will see you all on Thursday, May 9th, 2024.

Sensei Andy 🥋

Great morning for the start of NCBBA Term 2. Tuesday 30th April 2024.

We are looking forward to seeing you all back and ready to train. Let's see how you kept up your training over the holidays.

We have some people coming for trial lessons in all our classes so make them welcome. If you know anyone who would love to give it a try, bring them along or get them to contact me.

See you all later

Sense Andy 🥋

Looking for sports activities for you ,the kids or both next term then try North Canterbury Black Belt Academy. for only $70 per school term.

Mixed Martial Arts for all ages. We have students from 5 to 60years old training and having fun in our interactive and non aggressive classes.

If you are a parent trying to find time for your own fitness plans why not join with your kids, we have several families all training together.

Term starts on Tuesday 30th April 2024 at the Kaiapoi Club.
Contact us via Facebook or email us to arrange a free trial lesson.

Fees are $70 per term with optional grading each term as appropriate.

Hope you are all enjoying the first week of your holidays.
As we notice it getting colder outside, just a quick reminder that NCBBA hoodies are lovely and warm.
Contact Josephine if you want to order a hoodie, t-shirt or any equipment.
Deadline for Hoodie orders has been extended to Friday 20th April. 24.
Happy Holidays.

Sensei Andy

Well done to the following students who Graded today.

4.30 class
Yellow belt Rico
Red belt, Hunter, Jude and Tom
Green belt River
Blue Belt Leo

5.30 Class
Red belt, Christopher, Olivia and Lexi

6.30 Class
Red belt, Belinda and Tony
Brown with Black Stripe, Paul

Congratulations to you all especially Paul who fought well for his Brown with Black Stripe at our Tuesday lesson.

See you all next term (30 April 24).
Sensei Andy 🥋

URGENT NOTICE 9th April 2024.
Just incase you missed the note on NCBBA Notices, we apologize but tonight's classes are cancelled due to a booking at the Kaiapoi Club. (

See you all on Thursday 11th April 2024 for the last lesson of the term. We will be doing the final gradings of the term on Thursday so looking forward to seeing you then.
Sensei Andy 🥋

Congratulations to all our students who Graded today.

4.30 Class
Yellow Belt: Lachlyn, Maddison, Harley, Ellie, Blake, Hudson, Harry.
Red Belt: Corban, Arlo, Kawiti, and Robin.
Green Belt:Liam and Jake.
Blue Belt: Lucas

5.30 Class
Yellow Belt: Hudson, Thomas, Katey
Red Belt: Christopher, Olivia, Lochie
Green Belt: Heidi
Blue Belt: Hunter

6.30 Class
Yellow Belt; Tegan, Erica, Zandra, Phil, Ruben, Deep, Craig
Red Belt; Stuart.

Fantastic work this term by all of you. So happy to see so many new members and achieving already.

See you all next week.

Sensei Andy 🥋

Just a reminder there are no classes today. Tuesday 2nd April 2023 Classes back on Thursday 4th April 24

Hope you all had a great Easter.

Sensei Andy. 🥋

It's Hoodie time.

As Easter approaches the leaves are turning golden and the nights start to get colder.

It's now the perfect time to get ready for the colder weather by ordering your own snug NCBBA hoodie which comes in 4 amazing colours: black, charcoal, sage and bright blue( like our t-shirts) all bearing our beautiful club's esteemed logo in gold thread.

Available for all students, family and friends of the NCBBA club.

Email Josephine or see her at class to order yours. Last day for orders is Tuesday 9th April with delivery ready for next term.

Sensei Andy 🥋

Thanks Meta AI for assist on great wording.

Great start to mat week. Fantastic work in back to back.

Looking forward to more fun on Thursday.

It's Matt week this week. Be ready for some martial arts fun.

Sensei Andy 🥋

Tonight was a fantastic session for our kicking class! We focused on perfecting techniques and building strength in our kicks, resulting in some remarkable improvements across the board.

Happy Waitangi day to you all.
Have fun, stay safe in the sun and enjoy being a part of this wonderful country we live in.

Just a reminder there are no classes on Waitangi day.

Sensei Andy

Such a lovely post from a parent. We were happy to see the kids back too.

Great class tonight. Wonderful to see our old students welcoming all our new students.

If you're still thinking about joining, contact us to arrange a free trial lesson. You Have nothing to loose and you and your kids will thank you for it.

Why not join with your kids and make it a family affair. Bobby has.

Sensei Andy 🥋

It was wonderful to see so many students returning to NCBBA for the beginning of term.

We also welcomed a wonderful group of students who came to try NCBBA today, from 5yrs old to 60yrs, individuals, Mum's and daughters and families, you are never too old to take up martial arts.

Its fantastic to see such interest and we welcome you all.

Sensei Andy

Come and join North Canterbury Black Belt Academy. Term starts tomorrow 30th January 2024.

You have nothing to loose and everything to gain.

Contact us for a free trial lesson.

Get your bags all packed ready for lessons to restart on Tuesday 30th January 2024.

Looking forward to welcome our NCBBA students and fresh faces.

We look forward to an exciting year ahead.

Don't forget to bring water to rehydrate.

Sensei Andy 🥋

North Canterbury Black Belt Academy classes restart on the 30th January!

We are looking forward to seeing all our returning students and welcoming our new students.

Our students gain so much more than just fitness, and all training is in a fun and non-aggressive atmosphere.

Contact us to book a free trial lesson.

Fed up of the gym, looking for something different, come and try North Canterbury Black Belt Academy (NCBBA )kickboxing /MMA classes. Classes incorporate all forms of Martial Arts and are suitable for all fitness levels.

Training in a fun and non-aggressive atmosphere, working on improving fitness and flexibility, learning and developing how to do a range of martial arts techniques.

Lessons are on Tuesday and Thursday’s 6.30 – 7.45pm
Term Fees are $70 per term.
Grading (optional) in Kickboxing/Karate $50 (max 1 per term).
Classes are held Upstairs at the Kaiapoi Working Men’s Club.

However, fit you are when you start, you will be fitter by the end, with improved flexibility, confidence and a new group of friends. What are you waiting for contact us at book a free trail lesson and start on your journey to your Black Belt.

Term Starts on Tuesday 30th January 2024