Noosa athlete Aydon-Lee Ovseev has firmly established himself as a rising star in the Australian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) community having just won the Open weight under 15’s Australian Open Title held annually in Byron Bay.
At just 14 years old, Aydon-Lee has demonstrated exceptional dedication and skill, training up to twelve sessions weekly in BJJ, Judo and until recently, Platinum swim squad at the Noosa Aquatic Centre.
Previously reported by this Mast Head, in August 2023, his relentless commitment culminated in a gold medal at the Australian Junior Jiu-Jitsu Championships (AJJC) in Melbourne, where he triumphed in the 13-year-old, Yellow-Belt Open Weight division. 
Realising the ever growing standards in one of Australia’s fastest growing combat sports, Aydon-Lee has doubled down on his training regime to also include three personalised sessions of strength training with Matt from Adapt Noosa, located in the Cross-fit 4566 building in Noosaville.
Continuing his pursuit of excellence, Aydon-Lee is set to compete in the Brazilian Nationals in Sao Paulo, Brazil in June.
This international platform offers him an opportunity to showcase his talents on a global stage.
Beyond the mats, Aydon-Lee maintains an active presence on social media, sharing his journey and achievements with a growing audience.
His dedication serves as an inspiration to young athletes in Noosa and beyond, exemplifying the heights that can be reached with passion, perseverance and discipline.
No athlete walks the walk alone, and Aydon-Lee credits his success to Gracie Barra Noosa’s (Rene St) competition training team of Professor Fabio Bertolli, Professora Thanise Casarin and Coaches Pete and Shawn.
This dedicated team have nurtured Aydon-Lee from a small, shy, eight year old to the formidable open weight champion you see today.
Gracie Barra Noosa also has a diverse group of training partners Aydon-Lee works with on a daily basis, allowing him to develop his own unique BJJ style and ‘game’ without the risk of injury, as all egos are checked in at the door before entering the mats.
As Aydon-Lee prepares for his upcoming international challenge, the Noosa community eagerly anticipates his continued success and stands proudly behind their local champion.
