Professor Xavier Sales

Head Instructor | Rank: Black Belt

Xavier is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 1st Degree Black Belt under Master Jean Jacques Machado. 

He is certified by the Australian Sports Commission and his approach to training his students is centered around the NSW Principles of Coaching. He takes on a leadership role while leaving space for his students to grow and develop individually. 

Aside from being a strong figure in the academy, he is also an accomplished competitor himself; he holds over a dozen national and international champion titles combined. 

He has won numerous awards namely, 2x Melbourne IBJJF Open Champion, 2x Sydney IBJJF Open Champion, Pan Asian Champion, 5x Australian Champion, 2x Pan Pacific Champion, 6x NSW State Champion, 2x QLD State Champion. 

His students get his expertise, leaving them skilled and ready to take on new challenges in life

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Marie Sales

Role: Program Director

Bridging Social Work and Martial Arts for Empowerment

Marie Sales, Operational Manager and Program Director at Alpha Jiu-Jitsu Academy for over 17 years, combines social work expertise with martial arts passion. Her approach, informed by social work studies, focuses on personalized care and holistic development.

A mother of four, Marie’s parenting experience enhances her empathy and understanding of children’s needs. She’s raised children who excel in martial arts and personal growth, winning international titles and becoming teachers of the sport.

Marie champions social inclusion and resilience, developing programs to help children face challenges like bullying. She redefines Jiu-Jitsu as a life skill instilling discipline, resilience, and self-esteem.

Through her leadership, Marie exemplifies the synergy between social work and martial arts, empowering individuals to reach their full potential and fostering community resilience.