
About
Tony's Story
Tony Silvestro co-founded High Rollers Jiu Jitsu with a clear mission: create a gym where every student — from curious beginners to serious competitors — gets the best possible instruction. As a black belt with years of competitive and coaching experience, Tony's vision shaped the culture, curriculum, and community that makes HRJJ what it is today. He remains hands-on at the academy, setting the standard for how the art is taught and lived.
Tony's coaching philosophy is built on the belief that great Jiu Jitsu is accessible to everyone. From the fundamentals that underpin every class to the advanced systems used by the competition team, every part of the HRJJ curriculum reflects his commitment to developing well-rounded, confident practitioners. His attention to detail in technique — combined with an understanding of what motivates students at every stage — makes him one of Western Sydney's most effective and respected BJJ coaches.
Beyond the mat, Tony has been the driving force behind building HRJJ into a genuine community. The culture of respect, hard work, and mutual development that members experience every day at North Strathfield is a direct reflection of the standards he set from day one.
The Coaching Team
Meet the Other Coaches
Every class at HRJJ is led by experienced, passionate instructors committed to your development.

Noriel Bernardo
Co-Founder & Coach
Co-founder of High Rollers Jiu Jitsu. Black belt whose technical precision and genuine care for every student runs through every class at HRJJ.
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Tadeu Lobato
Head Instructor
AFBJJ #1 No-Gi ranked competitor in 2023. Tadeu brings an elite international competition pedigree and a methodical teaching approach that works for every level.
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Oliver Silvestro
Senior Coach & Competition Director
10× IBJJF World Champion, 2× European Champion, 2× Brasileiro. Oliver is one of Australia's most decorated BJJ athletes, bringing current world-class competitive intelligence directly to the HRJJ mat.
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