Going for the takedown. Photo: Ivan Trindade
The kids can have their fun, too, at the World Jiu-Jitsu Expo in Long Beach, CA on Oct. 18 & 19. The two-day event boasts free seminars, the IBJJF Fall Open, the Pro League and many superfights.
But the kids don’t have to sit on the sidelines through all the action. The IBJJF will host the American Nationals Kids on Saturday, Oct. 18. Kids from four years old and can sign up with brackets extending to the Teens 3 divisions for those born in 1999.
The event registration is open until Oct. 10 at 11:59 p.m. PST.
Academies in attendance include Art of Jiu-Jitsu Academy, Gracie Barra Manhattan Beach, Sandro Batata BJJ and more.
To register your child, go to http://ibjjf.org/championship/american-national-kids-jiu-jitsu-championship/
This is the first event like it where kids can also be the stars of the show in the Long Beach Convention Center.
More information can be found at http://www.worldjiujitsuexpo.com/american-national-kids-jiu-jitsu-championship/
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