the shinobi academy mma
About Us
all about building cHARACTER, COMMUNITY & CULTure.
Our coaches
Jahnis Bowden
undefeated Pro MMA athlete
Jahnis is a Mixed Martial Arts Athlete from the world renowned MMA gym City Kickboxing (home of UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya) where he was also the kids MMA instructor. Jahnis has been training fulltime for a number of years now with an extensive winning amatuer career in both MMA & Kickboxing in which he represented NZ at the amatuer MMA world championships in 2019, he is looking to make his pro debut in MMA.
Eddie Samau
Youth MMA World Champion.
Eddie is a extremely talented and dedicated young martial artist, competing multiple times in 2025 he claimed a youth championship world title in Greece and finished the year with a world title and multiple wins across kickboxing & MMA. He is one of the most talented hardworking young athletes and has a very bright future in the sport of MMA and is exceptional with kids and youth.
Samuel Wooff
Strength and Conditioning Expert
We call sam our strength and conditioning expert which he is but he really is there to maximize your full athletic potential while reducing chance of injuries by strengthening, mobilizing increasing fast twitch muscle, biomechanics and much more. He is a National powerlifter and bodybuilding champion, an engineer by trade, with a huge passion about anything to do with physical performance.
Our Gym
The Shinobi Academy is a large fully equipped MMA Gym located at 3/9 Brick Street, Henderson. We collaborate with a youth leadership programme MAKA which focuses on helping young men ages 13-18.
Jordan Minifie
Jiu-Jitsu competitor
Jordan is a highly skilled Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling practitioner who also practices MMA, has competed multiple times on the national circuit and is extremely passionate about martial arts and an excellent teacher and coach. He has amazing energy in class and is a true student of the game constantly improving his game by studying the most cutting edge techniques and concepts being used around the world
Nixon Suddens
NZ & AUS national wrestling champion/ NZ advanced No-Gi Jiu-jitsu champion/ undefeated #1 amateur MMA Athlete Oceania.
Nixon has over a decade in experience with mixed martial arts particularly grappling focused martial arts such as wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu. Nixon has excelled at the national level winning basically every wrestling & Jiu-Jitsu competition he has competed in recent years. He capped off a stelar year in 2025 with a multiple impressive victories in the ring and cage claiming the #1 spot amongst amateur MMA fighters in Oceania. He has a wealth of experience teaching all ages and skill levels and is looking to make his pro debut in 2026 and continue his dominant record towards the ultimate goal, the UFC.
” Our Tamariki are thriving at the Shinobi Academy. They are encouraged and challenged in a safe and positive environment” -vesna n steve ( parents )
Give your kids the gift of self defense building lifelong skills and virtues while having fun, keeping fit & healthy.
We have 3 separate age groups to ensure an optimal learning environment for every child with 2 days of the week focused on jiujitsu/grappling and 2 days focused on kickboxing/striking.
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The Shinobi Academy was founded by passionate life long martial artists who want to share there passion and love for mixed martial arts, health & fitness with the world, along with the amazing benefits and fulfillment it can bring to your journey through life.
“Our Tamariki are always excited for classes at The Shinobi Academy! They are full of fun and technical learning, helping the kids to thrive in a supportive environment! Cant recommend Jahnis and the team enough, they love what they do, and it shows!”
“My girls have been attending The Shinobi Academy for the last 3years. They have learned so much from all the awesome coaches at the gym. They have gained skills in both jiu jitsu and striking/kickboxing, they have grown in confidence, control and discipline, and they have also competed and won medals in competitions. The coaches knowledgeable, encouraging and supportive teaching has contributed greatly to the strong young women that they have grown into today! Seeing how much my girls were learning, encouraged me to join in the classes as well”
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT AGE CAN MY KIDS START
Our classes start as young as 4-5 years old all the way up to our adult classes.
MY CHILD IS BUSY WITH OTHER ACTIVITIES, CAN WE COME 1-2 DAYS A WEEK ON SPECIFIC DAYS?
We have part access options were you can choose 2 days of the week that you would like to attend class if your child has other extra curricular activities.
WHAT TIME ARE YOUR CLASSES ?
Check out our class timetable on the bottom of any page on our website.
WHERE CAN I PARK
There is plenty of off street parking on brick street.
IS THERE DISCOUNTS FOR SIBLINGS/FAMILIES?
Yes we offer great discounts for brothers and sister siblings and family packages as well.
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