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Professor Jucimar Eller, nicknamed Sarrafo, was born in Brazil and has more then 16 years of experience in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He got his black belt under Erivaldo Junior from Liga Jiu Jitsu. Profesor Sarrafo is a No Gi World Champion (2016) and winner of many regional compeititons in Brazil.
His Favourite position is the Spider guard and favourite submission is the wrist lock.
Gustavo Pinto was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and began training Jiu-Jitsu in 1993 at Master Sergio Lisboa’s academy in São José dos Campos, SP. Master Sergio, a 5th-degree black belt under the legendary Oswaldo Alves (10th-degree Red Belt), who is regarded as one of the most knowledgeable jiu-jitsu masters of our time.
In 2003, Gustavo joined Gracie Barra Sydney under the supervision of Professor Marcelo Rezende, who guided and mentored him, reinforcing strong teaching methods and family values.
Since his arrival in Australia, Gustavo remained undefeated in his weight division for seven years, winning two Pan Pacific Championships (2005, 2006). He also competed in the World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Cup in Abu Dhabi (2009, 2013), sponsored by Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed. Additionally, he participated twice in the World Championships as a Black Belt (2003, 2006). In 2017, he was awarded his 4th-degree Black Belt at the Gracie Barra World Summit in Las Vegas by Master Carlos Gracie Jr. That same year, he secured 1st place in his weight division at the GBWS Competition in Las Vegas.
Alongside Professor Marcelo Rezende, Gustavo helped integrate Jiu-Jitsu techniques into rugby, working with the Manly Sea Eagles, Wallaby players, and elite athletes at NSWIS. He also conducts workshops and seminars across Australia.
In 2010, Gustavo founded GB Newcastle City in Mayfield, later relocating it to the heart of Newcastle city. He also co-founded GB Charlestown with Professor Arnaldo Cardozo and recently partnered with Professor Jucimar Eller to establish GB Edgeworth, continuing to share his expertise and passion for Jiu-Jitsu.