Talented Carlisle youngsters pick up national Jiu Jitsu gold medals

Corin Rees, 15 and Masie Rickerby, 8, won double gold at the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Junior National Championships held in Wolverhampton on March 23 and 24.

Masie Rickerby, 8 won double gold (Image: Supplied)They were awarded their medals for finishing their matches by submission and returned back to Cumbria proudly holding their medals.

Corin and Masie went down the tournament in Wolverhampton as part of Carlisle’s Radgie Rollers outfit.

A small team of 9 athletes, accompanied by coaches Kit Wilson and Seonghae Wilson and parents, won 6 golds, 6 silvers and 2 bronzes across the two-day event.

The first day they competed in the gi, which is a type of martial art outfit and the second without.

Corin Rees, 15, also won double gold (Image: Supplied)Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, often referred to as BJJ, is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on grappling and ground fighting.

Originating from Brazil, BJJ emphasizes leverage and technique, allowing smaller individuals to defend themselves against larger opponents through the use of joint locks, chokes, and positional control.

Jiu Jitsu has risen in popularity over the past decade due to an increase in the level of interest in mixed martial arts (MMA) fights which incorporate a lot of Jiu Jitsu into its bouts.

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At the competition the team engaged in competitive matches and came away with an impressive set of results which they can build on for the next tournament.

A spokesperson for Radgie Rollers said: “From executing takedowns to finishing submissions, these young athletes demonstrated the outcome of discipline and determination in their training.

“The team is already focused on the next competition in July. BJJ is not only a physically demanding sport but also benefits via problem solving, building confidence and self-esteem, discipline, focus, respect and friendship.”