Richard AVERY

BJJ Black Belt 2nd Degree

Owner and Head Coach, SJJA Gladesville

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.

Elevate your BJJ Journey

  • Private Session

    1 hour

    Work with Professor Richard on detail specific to your game with the attention you don’t get in your everyday classes.

    Use your BJJ Journey Score to zoom in on the areas of your game than need strengthening.

    BJJ Journey Score

    $175

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  • Your Game Plan

    2 x 2 hour sessions

    Let Richard take you through your favourite positions and give you a plan to plug any gaps in your foundational BJJ game plan.

    This is an opportunity to work through your options and focus in on what works for you and is particularly great if you are preparing for a comp or are ready to build your game strategy.

    $600

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  • Mastery Mentor

    Immerse yourself in your BJJ Journey

    • BJJ Journey coaching plan customised to meet your goals over the next 12 months

    • Monthly Private session to work on your game

    • Weekly Semi-Private group sessions limited to 6 people.

    • Pre-comp plan and Competitor Analysis

      $425/month

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