Will / Machado BJJ Australasia

These past few weeks have seen long-time student Stewie Moulden make the two hour drive down to Geelong from Bendigo to take part in the advanced class. What an effort Stewie makes, this six hour round trip he has been making is indicative of his unwavering commitment and dedication to training. For the 11 odd years that I have known Stewie, he has proven to be the kind of person who is fully open to totally re-inventing himself. He has come so very far, on so many levels, that it leaves me feeling truly privileged to have been able to play a role in that journey.
Congratulations Stewie – may you journey be an ever interesting one.
Best respect,

John Will 2009

“On this past weekend’s visit to Western Australia, I had the immense pleasure to be able to award Stacey Wilson, who trains at the Submission Factory, his BJJ Black Belt.
Stacey has trained for 12 years now – and although he has had a couple of short breaks, back in his native New Zealand and over in the UK, he has kept up his training during those times and acquitted himself admirably.
Actually, the word’ admirably’ doesn’t do Stacey justice – he is an exceptionally talented and dedicated BJJ man – and is an asset to any mat he chooses to visit. Congratulations Stacey on this milestone achievement.
Warmest wishes,
John Will”