Livermore, California, will host the next Ralph Gracie-promoted Jiu-Jitsu championship. Publicity photo.
Fans are already rubbing their hands in excitement about the impending World Championship, coming up May 31 to June 3 in Irvine, California. But even after the IBJJF tournament is over and done, the sport Jiu-Jitsu flame will continue to flicker, as Ralph Gracie and his team are putting together the Nor Cal Jiu-Jitsu tournament.
Set to take place June 16 at Livermore, California’s Granada High School, the tournament will feature some of the top gentle-art competitors. Besides taking home medals, the standouts will get their hands on such bounty as gis and clothing. For further information access the official website for the competition, here.
And if it hasn’t yet struck you just how delightfully entertaining competing in Jiu-Jitsu is, get motivated by the following video.
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