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Ambassadors Profiles


Ambassadors Profiles

Read about our Gracie Barra's Ambassadors

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    Boston Lindsay
    Grey Black Belt

    Boston Lindsay
    Grey Black Belt

    Home School: 

    Gracie Barra Charlestown

     

    What is your favourite technique? 

    I don’t have a favourite, I like to learn new techniques and keep adding to my game.

     

    What are your main titles? 

    - #1 AFBJJ ranked Grey Belt 2024
    - NSW State Champion 2024
    - ACT State Champion 2024
    - WA State Champion 2024
    - VIC State Champion 2024
    - SA State Champion 2024
    - TAS State Champion 2024
    - Oceania Kids Champion 2024

     

    Who is your Gracie Barra idol? 

    Professor Arnaldo Cardozo and Professor Lourenco Wrublevski

     

    What does being a Gracie Barra Ambassador mean to you? 

    Being an ambassador means always being the best version of myself on and off the mats. It means having a no quitting attitude and always putting in the work, even when it’s tough. It means motivating and encouraging others on their Jiu Jitsu journey and always representing Gracie Barra with pride. 

     

    What are your goals for 2025? 

    Continue to improve my technique and represent Gracie Barra at national and international competitions.

     

    Click here to follow Boston on Instagram!

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    Earl Colin Paycana
    Purple Belt

    Earl Colin Paycana
    Purple Belt

    Home School: 

    Gracie Barra Castle Hill

     

    What is your favourite technique? 

    Sit Up Guard

     

    What are your main titles? 

    - AFBJJ National (Blue)

    - IBJJF Pan Pacific (Blue)

     

    Who is your Gracie Barra idol? 

    Professor Isaiah Lazaro

     

    What does being a Gracie Barra Ambassador mean to you? 

    Representing the Red Shield

     

    What are your goals for 2025? 

    Win Worlds

     

    Click here to follow Colin on Instagram!

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    Jackson McRory
    Purple Belt

    Jackson McRory
    Purple Belt

    Home School: 

    Gracie Barra Charlestown

     

    What is your favourite technique? 

    Berimbolo

     

    What are your main titles? 

    - Purple Belt National Champion

    - Purple belt NSW, VIC

    - QLD state Champion

     

    Who is your Gracie Barra idol? 

    Professor Arnaldo Cardozo

     

    What does being a Gracie Barra Ambassador mean to you? 

    It means contributing to Gracie Barra as a team by leaving the gi in a better place for future students, competitors and ambassadors.

     

    What are your goals for 2025? 

    - To compete at the World Championships 
    - To achieve my brown belt 

     

    Click here to follow Jackson on Instagram!

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    Dylan Matsuura
    Yellow Black Belt

    Dylan Matsuura
    Yellow Black Belt

    Home School: 

    Gracie Barra Headquarters - Sydney

     

    What is your favourite technique? 

    I don’t really have favourite technique as my move will be depending on how I read and react opponent’s move.

     

    What are your main titles? 

    - 3x IBJJF Pan Pacific Champion

    - 3x Australian National Champion

    - #1 AFBJJ Ranked Yellow Belt in 2023 and 2024

     

    Who is your Gracie Barra idol? 

    Professor Marcelo Rezende

     

    What does being a Gracie Barra Ambassador mean to you? 

    Promoting GB brand by being a role model of others, both on and off the mat.

     

    What are your goals for 2025? 

    IBJJF World Champion

     

    Click here to follow Dylan on Instagram!

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    Isabelle Mercieca
    Yellow / White Belt

    Isabelle Mercieca
    Yellow / White Belt

    Home School: 

    Gracie Barra Newcastle City

     

    What is your favourite technique? 

    Armbar from closed guard.

     

    What are your main titles? 

    - Compnet Australia National champion
    - AJJC National Champion
    - OKJJC National Champion
    - NSW State Champion
    - QLD State champion
    - AJP Oceania Champion
    - AJP Australian National Champion
    - VIC State Medalist

     

    Who is your Gracie Barra idol? 

    Professor Orlando Sanchez

     

    What does being a Gracie Barra Ambassador mean to you? 

    Being a GB Oceania Ambassador means having the opportunity to actively engage in events and promote our team's values and mission. 

    I aim to make a positive impact throughout the Jiu Jitsu community, both on and off the mat, by contributing to the GB ethos and enhancing the team's success and reputation.

    I strive to inspire others with a positive attitude and sportsmanlike behavior, whether in victory or defeat, and to create a sense of belonging, especially for those new to the sport. 

    This opportunity I have worked hard for fuels my passion for Jiu Jitsu and drives me to enhance our team's visibility, motivating others to engage with our sport so we can all enjoy jiu jitsu together.

     

    What are your goals for 2025? 

    My primary focus is to rank #1 as a yellow belt in AFBJJ rankings.

    This year I wanted my goals the same as my jiu jitsu basic but effective.

    With this goal I feel everything will fall into place, by training every day, grinding away on days that are tough, gaining more knowledge, actively competing and enjoying the process will help me get to where I want to be.

     

    Click here to follow Isabelle on Instagram!