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LEE-ANNE FRIAR

ASSISTANT COACH

Assistant Coach • BJJ Blue Belt • NZQA Sports Coach • NZQA Personal Trainer • NZJJF C2 Club Coach

Lee-Anne Friar smiling in Ronnie MMA gear.

Lee-Anne Friar is a dedicated assistant coach with a strong background in martial arts, fitness, and athlete development. As a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt and NZJJF C2 Club Coach, she brings solid technical knowledge and a supportive coaching approach to every session.

With qualifications as both an NZQA Sports Coach and NZQA Personal Trainer, Lee-Anne combines martial arts skill with professional fitness expertise. Her coaching focuses on helping students build strength, confidence, and correct technique—whether they are beginners or developing competitors.

Known for her positive energy, attention to detail, and commitment to student growth, Lee-Anne plays an important role in creating a welcoming and encouraging training environment at New Plymouth MMA.

Achievements 

BJJ BLACK BELT 

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Relson Gracie.

RETIRED MMA FIGHTER

Competed professionally in MMA for over 10 years.

NZQA SPORTS COACH

NZQA Certified Sports Coach (Level 4).

NZJJF C2 CLUB COACH

NZJJF C2 Club Coach certified.

ROLES & CERTIFICATIONS

Director — New Plymouth MMA

Director — New Plymouth MMA

Director — New Plymouth MMA

Director — New Plymouth MMA

Director — New Plymouth MMA

Director — New Plymouth MMA

Director — New Plymouth MMA

Director — New Plymouth MMA

Director — New Plymouth MMA

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