Vlad Popovic
Vlad began martial arts at 14, earning his Judo black belt in 2014 before earning his BJJ black belt in 2019 under Master Pedro Sauer and Professor Thiago Gianneli Bertoni of GJJ Milano. He holds degrees in Sport Sciences, Physical Education, and Sports Management, with 15+ years of full-time coaching across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, and has won multiple international titles. His teaching blends science, self-defence, and a strong focus on character and youth education.
Hobart Salim
Hobart trained across several martial arts before settling on BJJ. In Melbourne he studied under Phil Grapsas of GJJ Thomastown and later Cam Sobes, and received his brown belt from Vladimir Popovic and Master Pedro Sauer. As co-founder of GJJ Singapore, he champions sustainable, intelligent training and believes age or gender should never be barriers to enjoying jiu-jitsu for life.
Yukari Kurisu
Yukari began her jiu-jitsu journey with Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Singapore. A mother of two young boys, she brings a unique perspective to training, emphasising self-defence for women and children and balance in everyday life. Her classes build physical and mental confidence in a safe, welcoming, and fun environment.
A constant stream of world-class teachers.
Closely affiliated with schools across Australia, the USA, and Europe, we regularly welcome high-level guest professors from the global Pedro Sauer family onto our mats.
Toll Simson
Black belt under Martin Aedma, ranked #2 in the Australian No-Gi division, with a flowing style and 10+ years of experience across Europe and Australasia.
Coach Amin
Head of the Kids Program at Gracie Singapore (CCK). Brown belt under Professor Jude Kang, with 10+ years of BJJ and a passion for helping every child reach their potential.
Phil Grapsas
Head of PSBJJA Australia, three-stripe black belt under Master Sauer, owner of Leverage Gracie Jiujitsu Thomastown, and a master educator.
Danny Wilmott & Cameron Byrne
Pedro Sauer black and purple belts under John Smallios and Phil Grapsas, passionate about a playful, intuitive, and safe approach to jiu-jitsu.
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