Black Knights Jiu Jitsu - Birkenhead & Silverdale

A great school and training experience. Ricardo and the other instructors are highly skilled and classes cater for all levels. The whole crew welcome new students into the Black nights family no matter what level you are at. Highly recommend this school.

Great club. Professor Ricardo and the other coaches are fantastic. I've made lots of new BJJ friends here and going to class is the highlight of my day.

I've been training with Rica and the team for 3 years and counting and never ran out of new things to learn. A good bunch to train with and just all around having a blast.

I highly recommend the Black Knights to anyone who wants to learn and train bjj in Auckland. Professor Ricardo is extremely qualified.

I've been training with Ricardo in Silverdale for roughly two and a half years. He is the best teacher you could possibly hope for. I would and do recommend Ricardo and Black Knights to anyone wanting to start or continue their journey in BJJ.

I was a bit nervous when I stepped on the mats for the first time, but Rica and the team were very warm and welcoming. Jiu-jitsu is arguably one of the toughest things (physically and mentally) that a person can do, and having the right coach like Rica, and the right team, can really help you progress on and off the mats. You not only get fit, but you learn to defend yourself, you join an awesome, supportive and encouraging community (and make news friends to boot), you may learn a bit of Portuguese, and it will help improve so many things in your life outside the gym (mental toughness, discipline just to name a few). It really can be life changing. I've been training at Black Knights / Tukaha BJJ for 2+ years now and I've been all the better for it. Thanks Rica!

Ricardo is an excellent teacher and competitor who understands BJJ very deeply. BJJ made such a positive impact in my life and I have to thank Ricardo for contributing to that. Also, plenty of really nice students who are keen to share their knowledge. Talk to Ricardo and give it a try and I am sure you won't regret!

Highly recommend black knight bjj Ricardo is an awesome coach and super passionate , everyone friendly and welcoming, great team atmosphere.

Awesome academy! Instructors are friendly and professional. The vibe at this gym is very inclusive. My kids have recently started and they love it! great for building confidence and improving fitness. Jiu Jitsu is a great discipline for ages to learn.

Great learning environment for all levels of BJJ student. Ricardo is a great teacher, taking time to ensure everything, drill/technique is explained and understood by everyone in the class. In addition to that he's just a good bloke in general!