Kootenai Jiu-Jitsu Academy made the trip to Vancouver last weekend to compete at the 2012 Tiger Balm International Tournament. The team was comprised of 8 athletes ranging in ages 11 to 23, novice to advanced. At this particular tournament, the competitors could compete in traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu wearing the Gi(uniform) and Submission Wrestling (Jiu-Jitsu without the uniform). All of the team members but one competed in both the events taking in 9 medals, including 3 gold!!! In 2 separate kids divisions, the academy took the top two spots on the podium, gold and silver, this combined with other medals won, gave the club a first place finish in the kids division overall!! A few highlights of the day were Josh Goldsburry's flying armlock of his opponent which had everyone talking, and the teams assistant coach Ken Postnikoff beating a high profile MMA fighter from Brazil in the Submission Wrestling division winning the gold medal. Next up for the team will be the B.C Provincial Jiu-Jitsu Championships in Langley May 5th. For more info on classes contact Ben Jolicoeur at 365-5100.
The team was also in a meet in Spokane recently.