JiuJitsu Submission Only Tournament in El Dorado Hills

     June 10, 2012 was EDHBJJ's second tournament of the year, and first ever Brazilian Jiujitsu Submission Only Tournament! Time limits on the matches were extended, with 10 minutes for the kids division and 20 minutes for the adults division, while enforcing IBJJF rules for the allowed submissions.
     The tournament started with exciting matches by the kids separated into 3 different weight divisions. Some matches went the full 10 minutes as the competitors rallied back and forth, fighting for their submission. Eliot mentioned on Sunday, "this was a big challenge. To face a potential 10 minute match is more than intimidating. The kids took on a challenge and made some big improvements from this event." Special prizes were awarded to Michael and Angelo for the "Fight of the Day," and J.T. was nominated for the "Spirit of Jiu-Jitsu" award. Sky and Payton were two other competitors in the kids division that really exhibited a "Spirit of Jiujitsu," as they battled against teammates who were older in age and higher in rank. Nevertheless, they didn't complain at all and made their best effort to compete with all their potential.

      In the adult division, we had multiple belts from white all the way to brown in competition. Potentially facing a 20 minute match, the competitors went into competition fully aware that they may be in it for the long haul. Several matches did go the distance, as the competitors had to "grind it out" to the finish. Many of them came away from the tournament realizing the difficulty of getting the finish while keeping their cool in case the match lasted the full 20. "Fight of the Day" went to Kunk "KONG" and Brian "Bach2smooth," for their amazing grind match! "Jiu-Jitsu Spirit" award was split between two great fighters Steve and Jerel. Congratulations to all the competitors!!  

     The tournament also included several exciting additional moments. We had two visiting black belts put on a display of Brazilian Jiujitsu, Marcos Torregrosa from Yemaso BJJ and Gordon Schroder from Kovar's Academy. They made history as the first pair of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black belts rolling in El Dorado Hills, CA. 

      In another exciting moment, we witnessed our first Jiu-Jitsu Proposal! Although Angel was side lined due to an injury, he stepped on the mat to propose to his sweetheart, Rachel. Many of us were in tears of happiness as he dropped down to his knee and pulled a ring out, asking her to marry him. Way to go Angel!

For more information of Brazilian Jiujitsu in the El Dorado Hills, Folsom, and Sacramento area please contact us! 916-595-4064 or edhbjj@gmail.com

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