ADVANCE YOUR GUARD GAME

GUARD RETENTION CLINIC WITH YIXIAO HE

STARTS MARCH 22 2026 | CHOICE ACADEMY

guard retention clinic with yixiao he

Coach Yixiao is known for his analytical approach to jiu-jitsu and structured teaching style.

His coaching focuses on helping athletes understand why techniques work, not just how to perform them.

This clinic reflects that philosophy — building a deep foundation of guard retention that athletes can rely on for years.

10-Week Progressive Training Series with Coach Yixiao

Location: Choice Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Schedule: Sundays — 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Duration: 10 progressive sessions (1hr each)
Spots Available: Strictly limited to 24 athletes

The Skill That Keeps You in the Fight

In jiu-jitsu, guard retention is one of the most important — and most overlooked — skills.

Many young athletes focus on submissions and attacks, but the best competitors understand a deeper truth:

If your guard cannot be passed, you control the pace of the match.

This 10-week clinic is designed to build a systematic understanding of guard retention — giving athletes the tools to stay safe, recover position, and frustrate even the most aggressive passers.

Over ten progressive sessions, Coach Yixiao will teach athletes how to:

• prevent passes before they happen
• recover guard under pressure
• build strong frames and connections
• understand distance management
• transition between defensive layers of guard

This is not a random seminar.

It is a structured progression, where each session builds on the previous one.

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Small Group. High Attention.

To maintain quality instruction, this clinic is strictly capped at 24 athletes.

This ensures:

• individual attention from the coach
• proper supervision during drills
• better learning environment
• stronger training quality

Once the 24 spots are filled, registration will close.

What Makes This Clinic Different

The program is intentionally designed as a 10-week progressive training series, allowing athletes to develop real understanding instead of just collecting techniques.

frequently asked questions

  • Starts March 22 2026 4 PM

  • Choice Jiujitsu Academy

    4/80 Westpoint Drive, West Harbour, Auckland 0618

    • 9 - 14 years old

    • Intermediate - Advanced Level

  • Yixiao He

    Youngest Black Belt in NZ

    Multiple Time Gold Medalist

  • The sessions will vary but mostly in Gi

  • Its a progressive camp and you should be available to attend all the sessions, there will be four (10 x) sessions total.

    To maximise learning, every session will be professionally recorded on video.

    Participants will receive exclusive access to the session recordings, allowing athletes to:

    • review techniques after training
    • revisit key details they may have missed
    • reinforce concepts during the week
    • build a deeper understanding of the system

    Learning doesn’t stop when the class ends. Being able to watch the lessons again helps athletes retain information and progress faster.

    Participants will receive:

    • 3 months of free access to the full video library of the clinic
    • After the initial period, continued access will be available for $30 per year

    This allows athletes and parents to revisit the material long after the clinic finishes, ensuring the lessons remain a lasting resource in their jiu-jitsu journey.

    • Water bottle

    • positive attitude

    1. Complete the sign up form

  • $350 nzd

  • Spaces are maxed at 24 pax.

  • Option 1: Bank transfer