Last Sunday (Mother's Day for many), a large team of junior competition team members from local Melville Jiu-Jitsu Club and Grove Jiu-Jitsu Club visited Shankill Leisure Center for the first local competition event of 2024. I competed against an elite Jiu-Jitsu grappler. .
A total of 17 junior players, accompanied by coaches and a number of nervous parents, headed to the Shankill venue for the first grassroots inter-club high-level competition of the year.
By the end of the event, the combined team had won a total of 9 gold medals, 9 silver medals, and 7 bronze medals from 17 athletes in various junior divisions, while the remaining three were close behind in a competitive bronze medal match. Missed. This prestigious local event had Jiu-Jitsu teams from at least 16 different clubs and teams participating on the day.
A special word of thanks to New Ground Jiu-Jitsu Academy, based on Union Street, near the old Belfast Telegraph Building, for working with Belfast City Council to organize such a safe and well-run junior competition. send.
Curious what all the fuss is about?
With four juniors now old enough to progress to senior class training, there are immediately four openings available in the junior class on Tuesday nights at the Globe Leisure Center. If you like what you see, why not join us this Tuesday for a free trial class with no obligation (U18s must be accompanied by an adult for this free session).
For more information about both clubs, please visit their Facebook sites or their website www.mervillejujitsu.com.
