Who We Are: Natasha Thornton

Not Just a Martial Art, a Way of Life

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I have been training for 5 years. My dad is involved in martial arts and encouraged me to try it.

My biggest challenge would be with being small for my age and rolling with kids sometimes a lot bigger than me, which can be hard at times but I’ve found this as helped me become better and more confident in my skills.

I keep coming back as I’m always learning lots of new skills and have made lots of good friends. Jiu jitsu has brought my confidence up and I enjoy the fitness and meeting new people and I think others should try it because it is a really enjoyable sport.

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“Fantastic environment with a great team! Always large numbers of training partners on the mat at all levels, at all locations. Recommend anyone interested in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to go check it out ??” – Phil

“Great coaching, amazing facility, and a welcoming environment. Highly recommend.” – Christiaan

“Awesome teachers. My son enjoys every lesson.” – Hiroko

“New to CHCH, new to Jiu Jitsu was nervous about joining up but have found these guys really freindly and welcoming. Strong emphasis on looking after one another on the mat to avoid injuries. It’s a great workout like no other and learning some good skills as I go. Highly recommend.” – Nick

“Since joining, every aspect of life has improved for me. Outstanding wealth of knowledge at each and every students disposal… can’t rate Axis highly enough.” – Dermot

“I am a slow learner and one of the weakest people there but I still enjoy training regularly because everyone is encouraging and helpful to a point where they even convinced me to compete a couple times. I may come and go but I will always pop in to Axis whenever I can, train jiu jitsu wherever I go and I will always come back because Axis is my jiu jitsu home, my family.” – Qana

“Axis provides a state of the art facility, with impeccable professionalism and a positive environment for training jiu jitsu at all levels.” – Michael

“Great traveler-friendly gym. Fantastic coaches and super nice rolls with the guys. Everyone was helpful and welcoming, look no further!” – Fernando

“Best BJJ gym in all of Christchurch. Fun and energetic team, excellent instructors.” – Hisashi

“Started 3 months ago, new to BJJ and loving Axis. The instructors are very helpful and the community is encouraging, welcoming and willing to pass on knowledge and techniques. Great atmosphere with plenty of teammates to roll with” – Chris

“Friendly and supportive environment. Love the women’s class, Luna is a total inspiration with the patience of a saint – 5 stars isn’t enough! Highly recommend.” – Laura

Who We Are: Natasha Thornton

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