Strong performances at Kleos Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition at the High Wycombe Judo centre – with Ben Gracie picking up a silver medal in a stacked division.
Focussed and ready for his first ever BJJ fight.
Entering his first BJJ competition, Ben (in the white Gi) had a total of four fights, submitting his first two opponents. In his first fight he finished his opponent with a head and arm triangle choke, the second opponent was also choked out and in his third fight he heavily dominated his opponent to win by a very substantial number of points.
Ben was the only competitor to submit his opponents in the early stages of his division..
Ben lost the final after a gritty performance but took home silver in a big division.
Charged up and ready to fight..
Richard Mackie (in the black Gi) also put in a strong performance – winning his first competition fight – in a big division.
Passing the half guard..
Rich lost his first fight but recovered quickly and with a strong and determined mind, dominated his second opponent to take a points victory.
Victorious. An exhilarating feeling.
Richard’s third fight was a stand out fight in the division – truly exciting with both fighters having periods of positional dominance. Rich lost the fight narrowly, on points but put in a very strong performance against a clearly experienced competitor.
If you would like to join a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu team in Kingston-upon-Thames, join Lifestyle Team. We have big plans for 2016 and beginners are very welcome.
Richard Mackie with Diccon Lynes – Team Coach.
Our large team trains just 2 minutes from Kingston bridge.
We have upwards of twenty people on the mat during our training sessions making the Lifestyle Team a fantastic place to train with a brilliant atmosphere. There are no egos and everyone is looked after and very welcome.
If you are a beginner and would like to learn the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – find out how the team runs, costs or our beginner’s program by contacting Diccon: 07974 303 147 or e-mail: bjjlifestyleteam@gmail.com
