Congratulations to Noosa’s newest national champion Aydon-Lee Ovseev for bringing home gold in the 13 years, Yellow-Belt Open weight division.
Aydon-Lee, who trains 10 sessions a week in both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo, took out the Gold in Melbourne at the AJJC Championships on 26 August.
This passionate and dedicated student trains in Rene St Noosaville at Gracie Barra Noosa and also at Sunshine Coast Judo in Marcoola.
He has been working on perfecting his craft for the past five years to take on the best Australia has to offer in one of the country’s fastest growing sports, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ).
Aydon-Lee, affectionately known as Dos, trains six days a week at his two disciplines and is given tremendous support from his family, team mates, coaches and professors at Gracie Barra Noosa and Sunshine Coast Judo.
Co-owner of Gracie Barra Noosa and Coach Pete Peach Adams believes BJJ is such a versatile martial art that anyone at any age can benefit from it and, like Dos, make it their sport of choice to test themselves at Local, State, National and International tournaments.
“I have seen, for example, Dos grow from a small, shy boy having a go five years ago, to a disciplined, respectful and dedicated athlete who is a credit to himself, his teammates, his family, his community and Gracie Barra Noosa. You get out of BJJ exactly what you put into it, and to be honest the hardest part is walking in the door, like Dos, and having a go,“ Pete said.
Co-owner and head instructor Professor Fabio Bertolli also works with Aydon-Lee.
“We couldn’t be happier for his success, as at times it isn’t easy, and Dos has shown what small, consistent daily improvements and hard work can achieve,“ Fabio said.
Aydon fell in love with the sport at the tender age of eight, as an extremely shy boy, and found his sporting passion and learned the techniques often referred to as the ’Gentle Art’ which includes a self-defence aspect.
Widely regarded as the world’s most effective form of street self defence and following on from learning the fundamentals Dos has gone on to win local, state and national titles over the past five years, with the win on the weekend coming as an extraordinary effort, being many kilograms lighter and giving away a significant size advantage, Dos was able to snatch victory in an exhilarating gold medal match after being behind on points and in a very awkward position with just 20 seconds remaining on the clock.
Dos encourages any other shy boys and girls to come and check out BJJ for themselves, as it changed his outlook on life forever.
“When I first started BJJ I had no idea what it was other than a martial art. By learning a martial art that uses holds and body control rather than striking or kicking, I am able to handle physical confrontation without injuring myself or the other person. It’s a win-win really,“ Dos said.
Aydon-Lee wanted to publicly thank the organisers in Melbourne (AFBJJ) for a world class event and his team mates, coaches and professors at Gracie Barra Noosa for helping prepare him for nationals, and for the love and support they have shown him over the past five years.
