Well, 4 of our students entered the Jiu-Jitsu grappling divisions yesterday, and did really well for themselves. It was all their first attempt at a grappling tournament, so congratulations to all of them!

Dave Owens (white belt) placed second in the novice (165lbs), he actually tied for first place, but due to him being heavier at the end of the division, ended up getting second place.

Darren Makeiff (green belt), as well placed second in the 185lbs novice division ( 1 wins (due to guillotine choke), 1 loss (due to choke) and 2 draw). Scott Ognoski (yellow belt) placed 3rd in the 170lbs. He lost 2 of his matches due to choke, got to hate those guys with long limbs, and submitted two opponents with armbars.

Calvert Lum (green belt) placed 4th. He had 2 draws due to resilient opponents who just wouldn't tapped, suffered one loss due to submission with Americana armbar, and one win through armbar submission. 

All in all, great showing for St.Albert Jiu-Jitsu dojo! Congrats guys!