Ambassadors Profiles

Prof. Marcelo Gomide
Black Belt

Home School:

Gracie Barra Wetherill Park

What is your favourite technique?

Closed Guard

What are your main titles?

- 1st place Pan Pacs Gi Black Belt

- 1st place South American Gi/Nogi Black Belt

- 1st place absolute European Nogi Black Belt

- 1st place Brazilian Nationals Nogi Black Belt

- 1st place Worlds Nogi Brown Belt

Who is your Gracie Barra idol?

Prof. Roger Gracie

What does being a Gracie Barra Ambassador mean to you?

It means being able to better represent the continent that gave me the opportunity to grow.

What are your goals for 2023?

My main goal is my evolution as a person, athlete and Professor.

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Ricky Pachon
Brown Belt

Home School:

Gracie Barra Bondi

What is your favourite technique?

Bow & Arrow Strangle

What are your main titles?

- Australian National Champion Gi & NoGi Weight Division and Absolute

- Pan Pacific Gi & No-Gi Champion

- NSW State Absolute Champion

Who is your Gracie Barra idol?

Prof. Braulio Estima

What does being a Gracie Barra Ambassador mean to you?

Being an ambassador means embodying the values of Gracie Barra in my life, on and off the mats, and sharing them with others.

What are your goals for 2023?

- Brown Belt IBJJF World Champion

- Abu Dhabi World Champion

- NoGi World Champion

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Jas Whiting
Blue Belt

Home School:

Gracie Barra Liverpool

What is your favourite technique?

All the chokes!

What are your main titles?

- 7x state champion (gi, no gi and absolute divisions in 2 states)

- 2x national champion (gi & no gi)

- 2x pan pacific champion (gi & no gi)

Who is your Gracie Barra idol?

Prof. Gustavo Aragao

What does being a Gracie Barra Ambassador mean to you?

For me, being an ambassador and member of the GB Oceania competition team is about representing Gracie Barra in its entirety, as well as my Professor and team mates. However, even as an athlete, this representation not only lies within the competition scene and the continual development of a high level of skill... it involves continuously holding myself to a high moral and ethical standard, both on and off the mats, and living up to Gracie Barra's core values. Encouraging others and setting an example is also a key component of being an ambassador so we must strive to always remain open to learning and willing to guide.

What are your goals for 2023?

Inspire and guide others to step out of their comfort zone and challenge themselves in ways they never believed were possible - developing a strong and resilient mindset is rewarding beyond measure and something I strive to help others achieve.

- AFBJJ No. 1 ranking AFBJJ National champion (multiple divisions)

- IBJJF Pan Pacific champion (multiple divisions)

- IBJJF Worlds champion (multiple divisions)

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Jackson McRory
Blue Belt

Home School:

Gracie Barra Charlestown

What is your favourite technique?

Berimbolo

What are your main titles?

- NSW State Champion

- ACT State champion and silver in the absolute

- Compnet Nationals Weight and Absolute gold

- Pan Pacific Bronze Medalist

Who is your Gracie Barra idol?

There are so many idols I have within Gracie Barra it’s hard to choose just one. I’m a big fan of Edwin Najmis style, in particular the flying triangle. Another Gracie Barra competitor I look up to is Billy Newham one of the previous ambassadors, seeing what he has achieved with Gracie Barra has been a huge inspiration for me and getting the opportunity to train and learn from him has played a big role in the development of my jiu jitsu.

What does being a Gracie Barra Ambassador mean to you?

Being a GB Oceania Ambassador to me means upholding the values of Gracie Barra on and off the mats. I also believe it’s important to support your team mates at every opportunity. Jiu jitsu isn’t possible without the people around you and I think it’s important to give back to those who make it possible to pursue your goals.

What are your goals for 2023?

- To compete at the IBJJF world championship

- To get my purple belt

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India Risby
Blue Belt

Home School:

Gracie Barra Bondi

What is your favourite technique?

Berimbolo from De La Riva or Waiter Guard

What are your main titles?

- 3rd place World Championships

- 3rd place Abu Dhabi World Championships

- 5 x State Champion (Gi and No Gi in 2 of them)

- 4 x National Champion (Gi and No Gi in 2 of them)

- 3 x Pan pacific Champion (Gi, No Gi and Absolute in 1 of them)

Who is your Gracie Barra idol?

Prof. Kendall Reusing

What does being a Gracie Barra Ambassador mean to you?

Being an ambassador means that I can represent GB to my fullest potential and be apart of a great community full of amazing friends and supportive coaches.

What are your goals for 2023?

- IBJJF World Champion

- Abu Dhabi World Champion

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Alicia Phair-Tello
Orange Belt

Home School:

Gracie Barra Bondi

What is your favourite technique?

Balloon Sweep

What are your main titles?

- National and NSW champion

Who is your Gracie Barra idol?

Prof. Kendall Reusing

What does being a Gracie Barra Ambassador mean to you?

Representing my Gracie Barra team.

What are your goals for 2023?

Win pan Pacific, go overseas to test my skills To become a better team mate and competitor.

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Eric Fridlis
Orange/White Belt

Home School:

Gracie Barra Bondi

What is your favourite technique?

Bow & Arrow Choke

What are your main titles?

- 2x Pan Pacific

- 4x Nationals

- Bronze Medalist Pan Ams

- Bronze Medalist Europeans

- 4x NSW state Champion

- 2x Queensland State Champion

- 3x Victoria State Champion

- 2x SA State Champion

- 4x ACT State Champion

Who is your Gracie Barra idol?

Prof. Braulio Estima

What does being a Gracie Barra Ambassador mean to you?

Its an honour for me to be GB Ambassador, inspire other kids to start BJJ and be able to defend the red shield in Australia and internationally.

What are your goals for 2023?

- Win Pan Ams

- Win Abu Dhabi World Pro

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Olivia Phair-Tello
Orange/White Belt

Home School:

Gracie Barra Bondi

What is your favourite technique?

Triangle

What are your main titles?

- Pan Pacific, National & NSW champion

Who is your Gracie Barra idol?

Prof. Kendall Reusing

What does being a Gracie Barra Ambassador mean to you?

Helping the GB community and helping others reach their goals for Jiu-Jitsu.

What are your goals for 2023?

Win Pan Pacific and Abu Dhabi

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Kaelyn Liddell
Yellow Belt

Home School:

Gracie Barra Hunter Valley

What is your favourite technique?

A Guard Pull to Triangle

What are your main titles?

- Abu Dhabi World Champion

- IBJJF Pan Pacific Champion

- Australian National Champion

- Queensland State Champion

- ACT Champion

- Victorian State Champion

- CompNet Champion

Who is your Gracie Barra idol?

Professor Gene DeCrewis. He has been there in my Jiu Jitsu journey since day one and has always been there for me.

What does being a Gracie Barra Ambassador mean to you?

Being a GB Ambassador gives me the opportunity to represent and hopefully inspire young girls to begin their jiu jitsu journey, and to inspire those already training to test themselves in competition.

What are your goals for 2023?

To keep developing my game. Compete in top Australian and International competitions and continue improving as a competitor. Push myself by facing tougher opponents.

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