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Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy participated in a tournament held in Detroit Michigan's Cobo Hall for the Great Lakes Grappling Championship. The tournament brought several styles; jiu jitsu- Brazilian and Japanese, wrestling and judo to the front. The Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu team members received awards for the Largest Youth Team and Most Supportive Team.
The Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Competition Team returned to Canada and declared 23 medals in all with 9 Gold, 9 silver and 5 bronze.
The following are a list of the Windsor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu participants and there placement at the tournament:
Name Belt (BJJ) Age Division Medal for Medal for
Division Gi division No Gi division
Trevor Cofell White 6 - 9 40.0 – 49.9 Bronze Gold
James Morales White 6 – 9 50.0 – 59.9 Gold
Karin Slogan White 9 - 10 60.0 – 69.9 Bronze Bronze
Alex Dufour White 9 - 10 60.0 - 69.9 Gold Gold
Nick Dufour White 10 - 12 70.0 - 79.9 Silver Silver
Jade Dufour White Girls12 - 16 80.0 – 100 Silver Silver
Darian Primeau White Girls12 - 16 80.0 – 100 Gold Gold
Zack Cofell White 12 - 14 90.0 – 119.9 Bronze
Devan Primeau White 14 - 17 110.0 – 129.9 Silver Silver
Alex Cofell White 14 -17 110.0 – 129.9 Bronze
Nick McGraw Blue 15 - 22 130.0 – 150.0 Gold Gold
Justin Toth White 16 – 19 130.0 – 150.0 Gold Silver
James Marcotte Purple 20 + 129.9 – 139.9 Gold
Adam Karpenkpo White 20 + 160.0 – 169.9 Silver
Trevor Childs Blue 25 + 220 + Silver
Tracey Cofell Blue 35 + 130.0 and up Gold
This tournament was followed up by the Annual Team Canada vs Team USA, where participants from the tournament may compete to represent their country. As both side were limited due to time constraints, Team Canada was once again victorious winning the coveted Cup for the event – with Team Canada winning 7 to 5 against Team USA. It was a well deserved match and entertaining as well. As always; the hard work showed through.
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.
