CAZA BJJ Caloundra

Head Coach: Andrew Bailey

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Rank: Black belt third degree

Professor Bailey started his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey in 1997 in Torquay Victoria at the de Been academy. Moving to Queensland in 2008 and later affiliating his own school with CAZA BJJ, Bailey becomes the first professor to partner with Yoshi Hasegawa under the CAZA name.
Bailey has won many competitions in and around Australia over the years. In 2024 competing and becoming AFBJJ No.1 ranked nogi and No.4 ranked Gi competitor in Australia!
Professor Bailey coaches his juniors team with the same enthusiasm that he shows for the competitive adult members of his academy. He fully appreciates that kids are an important part of the CAZA family.

If you see him coaching CAZA members at the various BJJ competitions around Australia, don't be afraid to say hello.

Coach: Michael Pedersen

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Rank: Black belt 2nd degree

Michael joined the CAZA team after moving to the Sunshine Coast from Brisbane. You may see him teaching any of the classes listed on our timetable, often in rotation with Professor Bailey.

If you are looking for a tough roll, Michael is always up for it. He leads by example and, as with all good black belts, he continues to be an enthusiastic student of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

As our Caloundra gym grows and we add more class times to the timetable, Michael will take on even more responsibility as a coach.

Coach: Toby Wilson 

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Rank: Black belt first degree

Toby joined the CAZA team as a purple belt after training a few years on the Gold Coast.
Having competed and trained in mma, Toby brings a no fuss wrestling and submission grappling style to the Caza team. You may see him teaching any of the Nogi classes listed on our timetable, often in rotation with Professor Bailey.
If you are looking for a tough roll and to sweat out a good hard session, Toby is always up for it.