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BJJ for Desk Workers in Artarmon: Posture & Mobility

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Countering Long Office Hours with BJJ in Artarmon Sitting behind a computer screen for eight or nine hours takes a heavy toll on the body. Across North Sydney, St Leonards, and the Artarmon industrial and business corridors, many professionals finish their workday feeling stiff and drained. Constant typing and hunching over monitors lead to rounded […]

Kids Anti-Bullying in Artarmon: Build Confidence with BJJ

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Kids Anti-Bullying in Artarmon: Empowering Confident Children Every parent wants their child to feel secure, valued, and happy at school. However, playground teasing and intimidation can quickly damage a young person’s self-esteem. When peer conflict happens during the school term, children need effective tools to stand tall. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers a practical answer for local […]

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Carlos Schiezaro

Black Belt 2nd Degree

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Professor Carlos Schiezaro is a Second-Degree Black Belt under 6th-Degree Black Belt Professor Marcelo Rezende. A highly accomplished competitor and dedicated instructor, Professor Carlos became the Chief Instructor at Gracie Barra Sydney HQ in 2021 after years of contributing to the growth of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu across Australia.

A multiple-time NSWBJJF Champion and CompNet Champion in both his weight division and the Absolute division, Professor Carlos has built a strong reputation through his success in competition and his commitment to developing students on and off the mats. Since 2015, he has also played an important role in the Australian Jiu-Jitsu community as an Event Director and Organiser, helping lead and deliver major events for AFBJJ, NSWBJJF, IBJJF, and Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Professional.

Known for his passion for teaching, leadership, and professionalism within the Gracie Barra community, Professor Carlos combines high-level technical knowledge with a welcoming and motivating coaching style. Outside the academy, he enjoys spending time with his family and surfing, reflecting a balanced lifestyle and the core values of Jiu-Jitsu.

Coby de Been

Brown Belt

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Coach Coby De Been has been immersed in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu her entire life. As the daughter of 6th-Degree Black Belt Professor Peter de Been,  Australia’s first BJJ black belt and President of the Australian Federation of Brasilian Jiu-Jitsu (AFBJJ),  she was raised on the mats and began training and competing from a very young age.

During her childhood, Coby spent time training at Gracie Barra Matriz in Brazil, further developing her technical skills and deep connection to the Gracie Barra philosophy and lifestyle. A dedicated brown belt and experienced competitor, she brings a lifelong passion for Jiu-Jitsu into every class.

Known for her positive energy and supportive coaching style, Coby works closely with both kids and adults, helping students build confidence, discipline, and strong fundamentals in a welcoming environment. Outside the academy, she is actively involved in the Australian Jiu-Jitsu community, helping organise major competitions for AFBJJ and IBJJF. In her spare time, she enjoys staying active and spending time at the beach.

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