Anton Harrison Kern is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu coach and Brown Belt at GFORCE Mixed Martial Arts in Fawkner, Melbourne. Known for his community driven approach, Anton combines martial arts coaching with leadership and personal development.

Coaching Philosophy

Anton focuses on building strong fundamentals for students of all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners. His classes emphasise practical self defence, takedowns, and effective ground fighting in a safe and ego free training environment.

He believes Jiu Jitsu is more than a sport. For Anton, the discipline and persistence developed on the mats translate directly into confidence, resilience, and success in everyday life.

Anton also incorporates breath work and mindfulness into training, helping students stay calm, focused, and composed under pressure.

Community Leadership

Anton is deeply committed to strengthening the Jiu Jitsu community across Victoria. He is the founder of the Roll or Die Podcast and regularly organises Monthly Masters Open Mats, bringing practitioners from different academies together to train and share knowledge.

Credentials and Competition

Anton was promoted to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt in January 2025 and continues to compete on the Australian circuit. His experience includes competing at the IBJJF World Masters and other international tournaments.

He proudly represents GFORCE Mixed Martial Arts and Absolute MMA.

Professional Background

Outside the academy, Anton is a seasoned entrepreneur with more than 40 years of experience in IT and business consulting. He brings the same mindset of discipline, strategy, and resilience from martial arts into the professional world, helping others apply lessons from the mats to business and career growth.