About Us
About Matt Fiddes Martial Arts New Zealand
We are excited to bring the same passion and commitment to New Zealand, where we are building a thriving martial arts community dedicated to empowering people of all ages.
Our schools are led by passionate, inspirational leaders who share a common mission: to empower individuals to achieve their full potential. Our programs are designed to make martial arts accessible to everyone, regardless of age or experience.
Our curriculum is a unique blend of various martial arts styles, with a strong focus on life skills that have a lasting impact:
For Children: Martial arts improves focus, behavior, and academic performance, helping them achieve better grades and better behaviour at home.
For Adults: Our programs foster success in business, improve personal relationships, and contribute to a more balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.
At Matt Fiddes Martial Arts New Zealand, we place a high value on self-defense, health, fitness, and life skills. We provide a friendly, fun, and safe environment where students of all ages can grow, thrive, and become tomorrow’s leaders.
Join us and experience how martial arts can make a positive difference in your life and the lives of those around you.
Martial Arts Programs for
all ages and fitness
Matt and his team have used their vast collective experience to develop programmes for people of all ages and levels of fitness, from the “Mighty Matts” pre-school clubs to the latest brand developed solely for women – “Ladies Only”. Our philosophy is simple; “Everyone can learn and develop their bodies and minds by learning martial arts in a relaxed, exciting and fun way.” To find a programme to suit you, or other family members, click onto the individual programme links at the side of the page.
Regular training through Matt Fiddes Martial Arts delivers much more than physical improvement. Your strength, flexibility, endurance, balance, and confidence will increase considerably. But this is only the start. Physical skills act as a foundation for something much more important: the development of value skills, both mental and spiritual.
Children at the Matt Fiddes Martial Arts Schools learn life skills such as Respect, Discipline, Goal setting, Concentration, Stranger Danger, First Aid and lots more.


Our method incorportates a range of techniques and styles for a well-balanced self-defence system
The Matt Fiddes Martial Arts method incorporates a combination of techniques and principles from a variety of martial arts styles, including: Karate, Kickboxing, Tae Kwon Do, Ju Jitsu, martial arts weapons and Kung Fu – all of which provides our students with a well-balanced self-defence system. Bringing together the best of a range of styles into an integrated system gives Matt Fiddes students the advantage they need to protect themselves in virtually any situation.
The Matt Fiddes Martial Arts Schools have been helping people improve their lives through teaching Martial Arts since 1997. Our main goal is to enhance self-esteem and confidence. We achieve this through building self-confidence and character, and by developing a sense of respect for others; in addition to teaching effective self-defence skills and action-packed, fun classes!
Matt Fiddes Martial Arts schools have become a commercial success because of the professionalism and dedication of the staff at hundreds of schools around the world. If you want to be part of this brand?s growth, either as an instructor or franchise holder, then get in touch for further details.
Matt Fiddes Martial Arts Schools offers training at facilities internationally and throughout Australia and New Zealand.
We Want To Help You & Your Family

Improve Fitness

Learn How To A Positive Influence To Others

Increase Self Confidence

Make Some Life Long Friends

All In A Safe learning Environment Whilst Having Some Fun
