Medalists

Rowdy and Keiler competed in the California State Submission Grappling Championships last Saturday. Rowdy worked very hard to prepare, including losing 9 pounds in about a week. Keiler, on the other hand, was just there to have his first Brazilian jiujitsu competition experience. He's only been consistently taking class for four months, after all.

So, guess who brought home the gold? Yep--KRB! What a proud moment for all of us!

Sadly, Rowdy came up against a guy who happened to know how to expose and capitalize on his weaknesses. It was best 2-out-of-3, and R came up short this time. But, no matter! He won the silver all the same and learned some good lessons.

Looking relaxed beforehand

Discussing strategy

K and his instructor, Alex Brandao

Awwww!


The super-proud parents




And then he advanced to yellow belt the following Monday