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Alvaro Hanser

Alvaro Hanser coaches Camisa Dez’s competition team in Barrie, where the school pairs technique with respect and discipline.

Biography

Alvaro Hanser began jiu-jitsu in Brazil in 2008 and continued training in Canada, according to his Camisa Dez biography. The academy lists him as a black belt and describes his relationship with students in terms of mutual trust and respect. He coaches the competition team at Camisa Dez in Barrie. The school describes a progressive program open from age four, with technical instruction alongside an emphasis on respect, discipline and perseverance. InnisfilToday named him as Sophie Melnyk’s Camisa Dez coach in June 2025.

Sources for this profile

  • InnisfilToday, Chris Simon, 23 June 2025.(opens in a new tab)

    • In June 2025, InnisfilToday identified Alvaro Hanser as Sophie Melnyk’s coach at Camisa Dez BJJ.

      Where in the source: Coach reference between family and tournament paragraphs.

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  • Camisa Dez, Hanser biography.(opens in a new tab)

    • Camisa Dez lists Alvaro Hanser as a black belt. Its biography traces his jiu-jitsu training to Brazil in 2008 and then Canada, describing his relationship with students through shared trust and respect.

      Where in the source: Entire named instructor biography.

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  • Camisa Dez, jiu-jitsu programme.(opens in a new tab)

    • Camisa Dez identifies Hanser as its competition team’s coach in Barrie. The academy describes a progressive curriculum from age four, combining technical instruction with an emphasis on discipline, respect and perseverance.

      Where in the source: Complete programme introduction and coaching reference.

      Accessed:

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