 Posted by Sudbury Northern Life
This past weekend the Sudbury Brazilian jiu-jitsu competition team travelled to Columbus, Ohio to compete in the North American Grappling Association Arnold World Grappling Championships with 14 medals in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Grappling.
The Arnold Classic is the biggest Fitness expo in the U.S. and houses one of the largest grappling tournaments in North America with over 1500 competitors.
Head instructor Steve Joncas said he couldn't be more proud of his team.
"We brought 20 competitors this year, made the 11 hour drive to Ohio and brought back an impressive medal haul," he said in a release.
Team results
Brian Kutschke Gold-BJJ, Gold-grappling,
Guy Poulin Gold-BJJ, Gold-grappling,
Kevin Fortin Gold-grappling,
Paul Berthiaume Gold-grappling, Silver-BJJ,
Thomas Lum Silver-grappling,
Josh Tonnos Silver-BJJ,
Jenn Ricker Silver-BJJ, Bronze-grappling,
Yves Lalande-Silver BJJ,
Jeff Pilon Bronze-grappling,
Claude Lefebvre Bronze-grappling
 
