Shena Christian

TOA BJJ Professor

Shena holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in which she trained under Rodrigo Medeiros & Keitha Bannan. Over the past 10 years she has also trained in Wing Chun & Kickboxing making her a skilled all-rounder. She has been a key member of the City Kickboxing Club in Auckland where she teaches both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts, the club has produced several of the top MMA fighters in the world. Shena has competed nationally and internationally and actively participates in several training camps in many parts of the world to expand her BJJ knowledge. As a breast cancer survivor Shena wants to put something back into her new home town of Whitianga. She is happy to be close to Whangapoua where her father and his family originate from. Her focus will be on coaching all age groups and physical abilities and to create competitive level pathways.

Fave Food: Mussels on Vogel Toast.

Fave Move: Can’t go past a good Rear Naked Choke or a Back fist.