Help Stanley Take the Next Step in His Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Journey

At 13 years old, Stanley has already found something he is truly passionate about — Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ).

Since beginning his competitive journey in 2022, Stanley has competed in 25 competitions and recorded 38 wins, progressing from local competitions to state, national and high-level events.

Stanley’s Journey

Stanley also faces challenges outside the competition mat. He has a significant vision impairment, which affects his ability to see clearly.

BJJ is a sport that relies heavily on visual information, movement and reaction. Despite the additional challenges his vision creates, Stanley has continued to train, compete and challenge himself against athletes who don’t face the same limitations.

There have been both wins and losses along the way. The losses can be difficult, but Stanley continues to return to training, learn from each experience and work towards becoming a better athlete.

Some of his major achievements include:

• 🥇 Queensland State Champion — 2023
• 🥇 Queensland State Champion — 2024
• 🥇 Australian National Champion — 2025
• 🥇 ADCC Trials — 2026
• 🏆 38 competition wins
• 25 competition entries since 2022

The Next Step

In 2026, Stanley will compete at the Pan Pacific Kids Championship in Melbourne and the ADCC Korea Open in South Korea in December.

These competitions are important steps in his development as he works towards his long-term goal of competing at the IBJJF World Championship in 2027.

Competing at this level comes with significant costs, including competition fees, travel, accommodation and other expenses associated with training and preparing for major events.

Why We’re Fundraising

We are fundraising specifically to help support Stanley’s BJJ journey and the costs associated with his sporting opportunities.

We want to give Stanley the opportunity to continue competing, gain international experience and see how far his dedication and hard work can take him.

Every contribution, no matter how small, can help.

If you are unable to donate, sharing Stanley’s story with someone who may be interested in supporting his journey would also mean a great deal to us.

Follow Stanley’s Journey

If you’d like to follow Stanley’s training, competitions and progress, you can follow his journey on Instagram:

@STAN_CRAWFORD_BJJ

From a young boy entering his first competitions in 2022 to now preparing to compete internationally, Stanley has already come a long way.

Thank you for supporting Stanley and helping him take the next step.