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.
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
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Session 1 March 22 2026 4-5 PM
Session 2 March 29 ( March 28 PGC)
Session 3 April 12 (skipping Easter)
Session 4 April 19
Session 5 April 26
Session 6 May 3
Session 7 May 10 (May 9 NZ Grappler Summer Nationals)
Session 8 May 17
Session 9 May 24
Session 10 May 31
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Choice Jiujitsu Academy
4/80 Westpoint Drive, West Harbour, Auckland 0618
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9 - 14 years old
Intermediate - Advanced Level
White belts with comp experience
Ability to show respect for training partners
Ability to listen when instructions are given
Has Emotional control during sparring
No disruptive behavior
(Disruptive behaviours will not be tolerated in these session)
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Yixiao He
Youngest Black Belt in NZ
Multiple Time Gold Medalist
Yixiao He is one of the most dedicated and detail-oriented young coaches in the New Zealand jiu-jitsu scene. Known for his analytical approach to the sport, Yixiao has played a key role in developing high-level junior athletes, including his brother Yiming He, as well as some of the young rising competitors here in New Zealand.
His teaching style focuses on clarity, positional understanding, and the small technical details that make techniques reliable under pressure. Through this program, Yixiao will guide athletes through a structured progression designed to build confidence and effectiveness in guard retention.
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The sessions will vary but mostly in Gi
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Its a progressive camp and you should be available to attend all the sessions, there will be 10 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 systemLearning 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 yearThis 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.
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Clean gi
positive attitude
Water bottle
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Complete the sign up form and the team will get back to you
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$350 nzd paid through bank transfer
No Refund Policy
This program is prepaid and structured as a 10-session series. The program costs are projected and allocated in advance to support the delivery of all sessions. For this reason, all registrations are final and no refunds will be issued once a spot is secured.
If you are unable to attend, your enrollment may be transferred to another participant, subject to prior approval by the organizers.
We appreciate your understanding and commitment to the program.
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Spaces are strictly maxed at 24 pax.
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Bank transfer
No Refund Policy
This program is prepaid and structured as a 10-session series. The program costs are projected and allocated in advance to support the delivery of all sessions. For this reason, all registrations are final and no refunds will be issued once a spot is secured.
If you are unable to attend, your enrollment may be transferred to another participant, subject to prior approval by the organizers.
We appreciate your understanding and commitment to the program.