INSTrUCTORS
reon Niwa
Representative Director
2000 Born in Japan
2008 Joined AXIS Yokohama
2017 started working as an instructor at AXIS Yokohama
2019 Joined AOJ in Costa Mesa, CA
2021 3rd place at IBJJF World Championship (Brown Belt)
2022 2nd place at IBJJF World Championship (Brown Belt)
2022 1st place at IBJJF No-Gi World Championship (Brown Belt)
2022 Received Black Belt from Mendes Brothers
2024 Assumed the AXIS Yokohama Representative Director
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We started training Jiu Jitsu at AXIS, then we went to California to join AOJ, one of the best academies in the world.
At AXIS, we have learnt Gracie Jiu Jitsu which puts an importance to Self-Defense and Combat. And at AOJ, we have learnt Sport Jiu Jitsu which focuses on competition.
AXIS Yokohama is the World Class academy that you can enjoy learning both Gracie Jiu Jitsu and Sport Jiu Jitsu.
hiryu Niwa
Head Instructor
2001 Born in Japan
2008 Joined AXIS Yokohama
2017 Started working as an instructor at AXIS Yokohama
2019 1st place at IBJJF Pan Championship (Purple Belt)
2019 Joined AOJ in Costa Mesa, CA
2021 1st place at IBJJF Pan Championship (Brown Belt)
2021 2nd place at IBJJF World Championship (Brown Belt)
2022 1st place at IBJJF No-Gi World Championship (Brown Belt)
2022 Received Black Belt from Mendes Brothers
2023 2nd place at IBJJF Pan Championship
2024 Assumed the AXIS Yokohama Head Instructor
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We grew up while training Jiu Jitsu since we were little.
We consider Jiu Jitsu not only as a "Sport" or a "Martial art", but also as a "Lifestyle" and "Community" that enrich our lives.
We focus on improving technically and making this place comfortable for everyone.