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Augusto is a black belt 2 dan in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, trained under Master Fabio Alcino Dos Santos (CICERO COSTA).
He began practising Jiu Jitsu in 2009 to manage his hyperactivity. After a decade of dedication he achieved the black belt rank in 2019. Motivated to explore new opportunities he moved to Australia just five months after earning his black belt. Since his early days as a white belt Augusto has competed in tournaments, shaping his career as an athlete and inspiring others with his passion for the sport.
Alys James began training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2014 under Carlos Vieira after being introduced to Cia Paulista by a friend. What started as a single class quickly became a lifelong passion that would shape not only her life on the mats, but also the way she approaches growth, resilience, and community.
Since beginning her journey, Alys has competed extensively, earning National No.1 rankings in Masters No-Gi at blue belt in both 2017 and 2018. But for Alys, jiu jitsu has always been about far more than competition.
As both a coach and a mother, she is passionate about creating an environment where people feel supported, challenged, and empowered. Alys especially loves working with children and helping them develop confidence, resilience, discipline, and a strong growth mindset both on and off the mats. Her coaching focuses on teaching students that they are capable of hard things — that progress comes through consistency, courage, and learning to embrace challenges.
Alys is deeply committed to making Brazilian Jiu Jitsu accessible and welcoming to people from all walks of life, particularly women, mothers, and beginners who may never have imagined themselves stepping onto the mats. Through her teaching, she hopes to help students discover not only the benefits of jiu jitsu, but also their own strength and potential.