In Play Magazine
Students of the Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy participated in a tournament hosted by the Elite Federation of Grapplers, a NAGA (North American Grappling Association) sanctioned event. This tournament saw the addition of several new participants from other schools and was a success for all involved.
The event took place at the Roseville Recreation Centre in Roseville Michigan. As with all of these well run tournaments, participants were matched according to weight, age and experience levels. Participating schools came from all across Michigan, Ohio and Windsor Ontario.
The Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu /Jean Jacques Machado Competition team members received 2 separate awards: The Most Supportive School and The Largest Youth Team. The team has received these awards 6 times in the last couple of years.
The Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/Jean Jacques Machado Competition Team returned to Canada with 18 medals in all; 10 Gold medals, 5 Silver and 3 Bronze. There were new competitors present making for more and added challenges. Each team member received a placing medal for their efforts.
The following are a list of the Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu participants and there placement at the tournament:
Name and Age- Belt (BJJ) Division - Medal for Medal for
Gi division No Gi division
Trevor Cofell 8 White 49.9 - 50.9 Gold Gold
James Morales 8 White 50.0 - 59.9 Silver
Alex Dufour 10 White 60.0 - 69.9 Gold Silver
Nick Dufour 11 White 70.0 - 79.9 Gold participant
Jade Dufour 13 White 80.0 - 89.9 Gold Gold
Zack Cofell 13 White 80.0 - 89.9 Gold Bronze
Devan Primeau 14 White 100.0-129.9 Gold
Darian Primeau 15 White 100.0 - 109.9 Silver
Alex Cofell 14 White 110.0 - 124.9 Silver Bronze
Nick McGraw 15 Blue 125.0 - 144.9 Silver Gold
David Sirka 22 Blue 130.0 - 154.9 Gold participant
James Marcotte 20 Purple 130.0 - 154.9 Bronze
It takes great skill to become proficient in the grappling arts and as a majority of the above listed are children and young teens, their efforts should be applauded.
For further information regarding Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, check the website: http://www.windsorbrazilianjiujitsu.com/ , or visit our location at 4155 Techumseh Road East in the Buckingham Plaza.
There are several tournaments coming up in the near future, July 24 2010 in Toledo Ohio, August 7 2010 Lansing Michigan and a 2-day event September 17-18 at Cobo Hall, Detroit Michigan.
