Assis getting the finish / Photo: personal archive
João Assis was the big winner of the Samurai Pro event that ended yesterday in California, winning his weight group and the absolute division alike. The CheckMat teacher took home the Japanese sword offered as a prize, not to mention 6,000 dollars in prize money.
The team trophy for the adult contest went to Gracie Barra. The winning team in the children’s contest was A-Team. Check back for more information shortly.