A Proud Milestone: Coach Zac Cooper to Receive His Black Belt at the 2026 GB Oceania Awards Night!
A special milestone is approaching for our Gracie Barra HQ - Sydney community!
The 2026 Gracie Barra Oceania Awards Night is set to be an unforgettable celebration, marking 10 incredible years of achievements, Brotherhood and dedication to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
And this year, our GB Sydney community has an extra special reason to celebrate: Coach Zac Cooper will be receiving his Black Belt!
A Proud Moment for Gracie Barra Sydney
Earning a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an extraordinary achievement. It represents years of dedication, Discipline, perseverance and commitment to continuous development.
We are incredibly excited to celebrate Zac Cooper from Gracie Barra Sydney as he reaches this important milestone in his Jiu-Jitsu journey.
For our students, families and teammates in Frenchs Forest, this is more than a promotion. It's an opportunity to come together, recognise hard work and celebrate the values that make our Gracie Barra community so special.
Let's show our support and make this a memorable night for Zac and the entire GB Sydney family!
An Unforgettable Night of Black Belt Super Fights
The excitement doesn't stop with the promotions!
This year's Awards Night will also feature five spectacular Black Belt Super Fights, bringing together talented Gracie Barra athletes for an incredible showcase of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Featured matchups:
- Juarez Junior (GB Carlton) vs Vinicius Silva (GB Central Coast)
- Chad Elliot (GB Tuggerah) vs Pedro Rosetti (GB Mona Vale)
- Lucas Cardoso (GB Newcastle) vs Leonardo Silva (GB Bondi)
- Eduardo Tinoco (GB Charlestown) vs Henrique Nobrega (GB Caringbah)
- Ricky Pachon (GB Bondi) vs Thyago Diniz (GB Shellharbour)
Get ready for outstanding technique, competitive spirit and unforgettable moments on the mats!
Celebrating 10 Years of GB Oceania Awards Night
This year marks a decade of bringing the Gracie Barra community together to celebrate achievements and recognise the people who make a difference.
Alongside Zac Cooper, six other Gracie Barra teammates will be recognised during the Black Belt Promotions: Kim Richards, Ihsan Rehman, Pedro Rosetti, Brent Scarfe, Matheus Pujol Andreani and Benjamin Rushton.
The evening will also feature the 2026 Awards, the announcement of our 2027 GB Oceania Ambassadors and live Brazilian music from Sambraza!
It's a fantastic opportunity to connect with the wider BJJ community and celebrate everything that makes Gracie Barra special.
GB Sydney Family, Let's Celebrate Together!
Whether you're training in our Kids Martial Arts programmes, Adults BJJ classes or simply supporting a family member on their Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey, we'd love to see our Gracie Barra Sydney community come together for this special occasion.
Let's fill the room with GB Sydney support as Zac Cooper receives his Black Belt!
Join us for a night of Brotherhood, achievements and unforgettable memories.
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