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Richard took up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2006 after 19 years of playing rugby and becoming interested in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).

Training under the legendary Roger Gracie (10x Black Belt World Champion) for five years, Richard earnt his Blue Belt in 2008 and Purple Belt from Roger in early 2011. Upon arrival in Australia in late 2012, Richard began training under Sydney Jiu Jitsu Head Professor Bruno Alves (2016 World Masters Champion and 2017 Abu Dhabi Pro World Champion) earning his Brown Belt in March 2014 and his Black Belt in December 2016.

Richard has trained in many academies all around the world ranging from New Zealand, UK, Poland, Argentina, Brazil and now Australia. He is delighted to be in Gladesville teaching the techniques that he has acquired through 15 years of training with the very best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners in the world.

A lifelong Martial Artist, Alexander was first introduced to Tae Kwon Do at an early age. He has obtained a black belt in this discipline and has won numerous state and national competitions as well as having competed internationally.

Alexander has been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for four years and is now a Senior Instructor at SJJA Gladesville. You will see Alex fighting in MMA professionally in promotions such as Eternal MMA

Alexander brings his unique background and experience to SJJA Gladesville and his dedication and commitment to his training is an enormous inspiration for all students.