Team Lazaros BJJ & MUAY THAI

03/09/2026

Hard rolling is not the same as high-level Jiu Jitsu. Constantly scrambling, fighting at maximum intensity and trying to “win” every round may improve toughness and conditioning, but it does not automatically develop the technical skills required to win competitions.

Real progression comes from purposeful technical drilling, positional awareness, problem solving and specific positional training where athletes repeatedly develop the skills needed to control, escape, pass, defend and finish.

Hard rounds absolutely have their place, especially in competition preparation, but intensity must serve technique, not replace it.

The goal of training isn’t to win every round in the gym.

The goal is to build the technical ability, timing, decision making and positional understanding that allows you to perform when winning actually matters.

Train with purpose. Develop skills. Then apply them under pressure.

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30/08/2026

A massive congratulations to Darren Rinaldi on his promotion to Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt.

Darren is a lifelong martial artist and combat-sports veteran with more than 40 years of experience. Despite that incredible depth of knowledge, he remains humble, eager to learn and passionate about helping everyone around him. Those qualities are second to none.

After four decades of training, Darren carries several long-term injuries and the physical toll of a lifetime on the mats. Yet he continues to turn up, remain a student and train intelligently within his limits. He still mixes it up on the mat at a pace that allows him to enjoy the sport while remaining a highly valued training partner and mentor to the entire team.

This promotion is thoroughly deserved and recognises not only Darren’s technical ability, but also his perseverance, humility and contribution to our team.

Congratulations, Darren. We are incredibly proud to have you representing Stewie’s House of BJJ as a Brown Belt.

22/08/2026

17/08/2026

Great result over 3 days at the AFBJJ 2026 nationals
With Emma miller getting Gold 🥇
Archie Mason Gold🥇
Johnny Mason Bronze 🥉
Indy Mason Silver 🥈
Bella Savvidis double Silver 🥈🥈
Mickey Savvidis double Bronze 🥉🥉
Alayla Savvidis 🥉🥉🥇🥈

Great effort to the parents Tim Mason and Ebony Miller for travelling down and Kon Savvidis helping with coaching
Great Team effort

16/08/2026

Australian jiu jitsu competition 2026

15/08/2026

Alayla Savvidis competed over 2 days at the AFBJJ nationals In the following divisions

Women’s adult blue belt open weight 🥉no gi
Women’s adult blue belt absolute 🥉no gi
Women’s adult blue belt open weight 🥇gi
Women’s adult blue belt absolute 🥈gi

At 17 years old Alayla kept her composure and played to her strengths displaying professional sportsmanship and great character she is an asset to us and an amazing role model

We are very proud of her
🥉🥉🥇🥈
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14/08/2026

Massive congratulations to Kris Hansen, who won GOLD at the Australian Jiu Jitsu Championships this morning! 🥇
Kris submitted all his opponents on his way to taking out the No Gi Black Belt Master 1 – 85.5kg Division.
Bendigo has a new No Gi Black Belt Australian Champion! 🇦🇺
Congratulations, Kris. We are all incredibly proud of you and what you have achieved.
Now enjoy the weekend off... you’ve earned it! 😉