Photo: Gracie Bali

The GMA has added its first member in Indonesia.

Black belt Paulo Tavares, after five years in Australia, has moved to the Indonesian island to help spread the gentle art in yet another corner of the world.

At the school’s website, Tavares talks about what made him move: “After living in Australia for over 5 years, teaching and spreading the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu at the land down under, it was with great honor that I received Royler Gracie’s invitation do be the responsible to spread the authentic gentle art in Indonesia. Here I am now, teaching, surfing and making very good friends.”

The grand opening ceremony took place last October 3, with Royler and Kyra Gracie and over 200 others in attendance.

Royler explained why he chose Tavares for the task:”I’ve been coming here since the 80s and it’s been my dream to have an affiliate here. It is always great to have someone who’s been with me since white belt, so he has all the technical knowledge required to be a representative,” he told Kid Peligro’s ADCombat.com.

Tavares added:”I am very happy to be a representative of Jiu-Jitsu and the Gracie family in Indonesia. Gracie Bali is different from most academies around the Globe as we have an open door policy that fits this great place. ”

Gracie Bali is not only a Jiu-Jitsu academy but also a tourism agency. If you decide to spend some time training there, they will arrange other activities, such as surfing lessons, sightseeing and more

For further info, go to graciebali.com

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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He taught seminars in many different academies, two of them also GMA members.

On August 4th and 5th, Royler paid a visit to Gracie Sydney, of Bruno Panno.

Later on, on August 14th, Royler was the main guest of Paulo Tavares Academy.

Browsing through Royler’s blog, we found pictures of this two visits.

Check it out.

Royler at Gracie Sydney

Panno, Royler, Marcos

Royler at PT Academy

Time to roll at PTA

For more info, go to graciesydney.com , 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.

Do you own a BJJ academy and want to have your school featured in GRACIEMAG.com? It is easy, all you have to do is to become a GMA member. Click here and learn how.

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

Our member Paulo Tavares, leader of PA Academy, in Ernia, New South Wales, tok part in a grappling tournament organized by the NSW BJJ Federation.

Paulo trained exclusive with his students. He talked about the victory:

“Thanks for all those who believe and trust me. Thanks to Justin and Pacific Ink for the inconditional support and to Jason Haywood and Crossfit Bodym for puting me in my best shape and to my students who spar with me and also can stand my bad mood during the preparation period. Thanks you all, this is  the result of a team work. Our team!!”

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