Meet our team
Felipe Santos
Head Coach
Originally from Florianopolis in Brazil, moved to New Zealand at the age of 21. He began his training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Auckland, under Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor Sensei Douglas Santos.
Whilst working his way from white belt to black belt, Felipe earned a NZ championship title, an Auckland Inter-Clubs title and many other placings in tournaments.
Now living in Mount Maunganui with his wife and two young boys, Felipe works full time running Mount Maunganui Jiu Jitsu.
Felipe is a qualified Certified Personal Trainer, and teaches Jiu Jitsu classes for children and Jiu Jitsu classes for adults (all levels from beginner to black belt)
Snowdon Ern Siregar
- Basic Military Training Instructor, Singapore Armed Forces
- BA Psychology, Victoria University.
- Personal Trainer and Boot Camp Instructor, Les Mills Extreme.
- Sofie’s Dad, Papamoa Beach.
“Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an excellent vehicle for self-improvement. It is a culture of order, structure, cleanliness, politeness and respect.”