Last week he competed at the the Pan Pacific Championship, in Melbourne and came out victorious.

The thing is that Paulo competed on a weight categorie way above his regular one, as he tells us.

Champion Tavares (white gi)

“I signed for to compete at the middleheavy but there were no athletes and they invited me to fight at the over 97kg division. I did not back down and submitted my two oponents in less than one minute and a half each with a leg lock and a choke from the back.”

Paulo thanks the help he got to win: “I would like to thank my sponsors Pacific Ink, AUS CAGE fight gear, thrive phisiotheraphy, ASN nutrition and Dave Moya personal trainer for all the support. My students and girlfriend that give me all the inspiration to train hard and kick some ass!! This is a victory that will help in my immigration and promotion to the gym.”

For more info, go to paulotavares.com.au

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Next August 14th, none other than Royler Gracie will be in Ernia, in the state of New South Wales, Australia.

Royler Gracie will be teaching some of the moves that made him four-time world champion and three-time ADCC champion.

The cost is $ 125 until August 11th and $185 at the door for PTA members.

For non-members prices are $145 until August 11th and $205 at the door.

For more info, go to paulotavares.com.au.

Next August 14th, none other than Royler Gracie will be in Ernia, in the state of New South Wales, Australia.

Royler Gracie will be teaching some of the moves that made him four-time world champion and three-time ADCC champion.

The cost is $ 125 until August 11th and $185 at the door for PTA members.

For non-members prices are $145 until August 11th and $205 at the door.

For more info, go to paulotavares.com.au.

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In June, his students did great at the 2010 NSW Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu State championship.

In a great display of technique and toughness, the athletes from  Paulo Tavares academy, representing the Central Coast, worked their way to  victory, capturing the 2010 NSW Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu state title.

Wesley Moss in action

The highlights were  the dominant performances from Chase Price, 11, Anthony Druitt, a 41-year-old engineer and father of two who came up with the gold after defeating  three opponents in a row, Cooper, 6, John Misfud, a 44-year-old software programmer, Paul Byrnes, a 46 year-old plumber and his son Ben Byrnes, 15, receiving silver medals after long and hard-fought battles, David Crosio, 14, and Paul Dindy, 14, receiving bronze.

With the results, the Gracie Sydney Association captured first place.

The event gathered 400 athletes. PTA was present with 12 competitors and conquered 8 medals (2 golds, 4 silver, 2 bronze).

For more info, go to paulotavares.com.au