Local Jui-Jitsu team bags 31 medals at UK competition

A local Jui-Jitsu team has taken home 31 medals after travelling to the UK to take part in a competition.

Gracie Barra Isle of Man scooped 9 Gold, 16 silver and 6 Bronze medals after competing in Compnet U.K National Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournament.

65 parents, competitors and coaches all travelled to Leigh in the U.K. last weekend - where the Isle of Man also took home the 3rd Place Trophy. 

Head Coach Conrad Roberts added “Our Squads continue to grow and achieve great things at these Tournaments who are supported by wonderful parents, families and our own dedicated and hard working Coaching team. I am immensely proud of this team not only with the fantastic results but also with how they conducted themselves and their devotion to the sport and training”

Gracie Barra Isle of Man offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for ages 3 upwards and is based in Hills Meadow, Douglas.