Warrior Within is a self-development movement dedicated to helping people to find strength, confidence and inner power within themselves. Through Wrestling, we seek to offer a pathway for Youth, the General Community, and Athletes looking for forge a career for themselves in Wrestling, a fun, unique and challenging means of finding their own Warrior Within.
Lead by International Wrestling Star and National Champion, Aaron Henare, we draw on International success and experience of our Team, who have competed and performed around the globe. We incorporate training from Japan, the United Kingdom, Mexico and the United Sates, making us the most experienced team of Wrestling trainers in New Zealand.
Our Team:
Aaron Henare (Ngāi Takoto, Ngāpuhi):
Henare is an International Wrestling Star currently contracted to the second largest promotion in the world. Henare holds an extensive background in Freestyle, Greco-Roman and Submission Wrestling as well as other Combat Sports, holding National Level Championships. With five years full-time Professional Wrestling experience, and over a decade of training experience, Henare's teaching style incorporates both Traditional Japanese style training and focuses on the notions of Hauora (Well-Being) and and Toukon (Fighting Spirit).
Specialisations: Shoot Wrestling, Youth and Advance Classes, Personal Development.
Liam Horgan:
Liam 'Fury' Horgan is our resident High-Flying specialist. With international experience in Japan and Australia, Liam also holds New Zealand Championships and over a decade worth of local Wrestling experience.
Liam is known for his aerial and technical ability, and with a deep understanding of the Cruiserweight style of Wrestling Liam provides a unique perspective towards the Wrestling game.
Specialisations: Intermediate and Advanced Classes, Cruiserweight Style.
Te Iti Kahurangi Davis-Brooking:
TK is the Head of day-to-day Operations at the Warrior Wrestling Academy, and is one of our many experienced trainers. Holding over five years experience at the National level, TK has also won multiple accolades and has previously trained athletes at the National level.
Specialisations: General Classes, Intermediate Classes.
Antony Khan
Ant is the Director of Warrior Wrestling and has over a decade of international experience around the world, including Mexico, England, Ireland and Continental Europe.
Specialisations: Technical and Mat Wrestling.
