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lolo heimuli - HEAD coach

BLG's Head Coach Lolo Heimuli has been a coach in the combat sports for nearly 40 years now, first starting his coaching career back in 1987. Lolo has trained the who's who of combat sports today from the likes of Ray Sefo, Eugene Bareman, And Mark Hunt to Pro Boxers like Shane Cameron, Hemi Ahio, and Junior Fa. There aren't many people who Lolo hasn’t coached in the last 40 years. He has attended the Olympic, the Commonwealth Games, Oceania Games, AIBA World Championships, And South Pacific Games he is one of only 3 Coaches in New Zealand to currently hold a AIBA STAR 3 RATING
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List of Achievements

● Auckland Boxing Assoc Head Coach - 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012
● Tonga Boxing Head Coach - 1999, 2002, 2004,2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
● Niue Boxing Head Coach - 2022, 2023, 2024
● AIBA STAR 3 RATED COACH
● 1995 Nominated for New Zealand all sports coaching award
● 1998 WKBF South Pacific Coach of the year
● 2000 Named Martial artist of the century by Australasian Fighting Arts Magazine
● 2001 Named by International Kickboxer Magazine as the 2nd Top Trainer of all time
● 2013 Awarded Pacific Islander Sports Award - Legendary Lifetime Award
● Dubbed the Trainer of Champions by Australasian Sports Magazine

Notable Fighters Trained by Lolo


● Alexy Ignashov
● Doug Viney (Head Coach City Kickboxing)
● Eugene Bareman (Head Coach City Kickboxing)
● John “The Rebel” Conway (Well Respected referee in NZ coach of Lani Daniels)
● Ray Sefo (President of PFL)
● Jayson Vemoa (Ambassador of Niue to Japan)
● Jason Suttie (CEO KITR & ETK)
● Vin Mahoni (Head Coach The Combat Center)
● Tristam Apikotoa (Coach City Kickboxing)
● Shane Cameron
● Sam Rapira
● David Aloua
● Monty Betham Jnr
● Mark Hunt

MIKA poua maliefulu - kickboxing coach

Mika "Mad Dog" Maliefulu began his kickboxing career in 2003 when he was introduced to BLG by his mate, Mika has been with BLG ever since and has been one of Coach Lolo's most loyal fighters. 

oscar batucan - kickboxing coach

Oscar has been a loyal friend and fighter of Balmoral Lee Gar, First joining the gym back in 2002. Oscar has been a longtime member and close friend of Balmoral Lee Gars, Oscar trained alongside many of Balmoral Lee Gars champions and was a sparring partner to many World Champions. Whenever you see Lolo in the corner you will most likely see Oscar beside him. Oscar is an IT team leader outside of the gym and is awesome at what he does.

Eddie murphy - bjj coach

Eddie began his Jiu Jitsu journey with Tukaha in 2012, and as of 2023 has earned his brown belt. He has been involved with our kids program since 2021 and has thrived as a coach. He believes that BJJ is a very a powerful tool for the empowerment of our tamariki.

ROdney heimuli-rounds

​Rodney Heimuli has been immersed in combat sports his entire life, growing up in the gym under the guidance of his father, renowned coach Lolo Heimuli. With a deep understanding of the fight game, he plays a pivotal role in New Zealand’s combat sports scene as the Team Manager at Balmoral Lee Gar and Secretary of the South Auckland Boxing Association. Rodney is dedicated to managing fighters, developing talent, and organising high-level fight events, ensuring athletes have the support and opportunities they need to succeed in the ring.