Instructors

Van is a 3rd degree black belt under Pedro Fernandes of Tu Kaha Jiu-Jitsu. She began her BJJ training in 2005 and received her black belt in 2016. She is the head instructor of VR Jiu-Jitsu.

Hamish is a BJJ black belt under Pina Simpson of Tsunami Southern Tribes. He began his BJJ training in 1997 and received his black belt in 2022. He teaches the adults nogi classes.

Serina is a 1st degree black belt under Van Robertson. She began her BJJ training in 2009 and received her black belt in 2021. Serina currently runs Waiuku VR Jiu-Jitsu in Waiuku, Auckland. See Waiuku timetable.

Riki is a black belt under Van Robertson. He began his BJJ training in 2004 and received his black belt in 2025. Riki currently teaches adults gi classes.

Tuyet ("Tee") is a brown belt under Van Robertson. She began her BJJ training in 2010 and currently teaches the kids classes.

Nick is a 1st degree black belt under Van Robertson. He began his BJJ training in 2009 and received his black belt in 2022. He currently runs Waiuku VR Jiu-Jitsu in Waiuku, Auckland. See Waiuku timetable.