Peter de Been

De Been’s background includes time spent studying Wing Chun Kung Fu and Seido Karate.  His interests would then move towards Penjak Silat and then Shoot Fighting.[2]

In 1990 de Been travelled to Brazil with his Shoot Fighting instructor.[3] During this time he spent six weeks training with Carlos Gracie Jr at the Gracie Barra Academy. De Been continued these training trips in 1991, 1992 and 1993.[4]

In 1994 de Been established the Australian Federation of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (AFBJJ).[3][5] The goal of the federation being to help organize and regulate the sport to an international standard.[6] The federation was modelled off of the Confederacao Brasileira de Jiu-Jitsu and following IBJJF guidelines.[6]

In 1999 de Been travelled to the Pan-American Championships in Miami.[7] As his weight division of Brown Belt 67–73 kg was already full he entered into the 73–79 kg category.[7] De Been earned a bronze medal in a tough competition that resulted in him dislocating his shoulder.[7] His efforts resulted in him being awarded his black belt from Carlos Gracie Jr.[7][8]

In 2003 de Been was part of the Koral Team that competed in Desafio, an invitational Brazilian Jiujitsu competition organised by Victor Costa the owner of Koral Kimonos.[7] The team would also include future legends such as Ronaldo Souza and Demian Maia.[9][10] In 2004 he would join the team in Sao Paulo where he would win his match by clock choke earning himself a bonus for fastest submission of the competition.[7][11]

Mitsuyo "Count Koma" Maeda → Carlos Gracie, Sr. → Carlos Gracie Jr → Peter de Been[8][7]

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