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A 12-man Jersey squad has won seven medals in a charity Jiu-Jitsu tournament, competing alongside A-lister Tom Hardy.
Jersey's Brazilian Power Team took part in the first ever REORG Brazilian jiu-jitsu Championships in Wolverhampton.
The Jersey team took to the mat and secured an impressive total of seven medals at the charity tournament. Individual competitor results are as follows:
Jamie Shotbolt: Gold
Charlie Tromans: Gold
Aiden Ward: Silver
Eddie Afonso: Bronze
Harry Mclinton: Bronze
Tom Beadle: Bronze
Gregorio Camacho: Bronze
Pictured: The Brazilian Power Team in action at the Jiu-Jitsu championships hosted by REORG
The event was hosted by REORG, a charity that supports frontline military and emergency personnel. Its mission is to teach those who have serious, life-altering injuries or who are suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and depression, the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
The increasingly popular martial art strengthens both mind and body.
Hollywood star Tom Hardy is an ambassador for the charity, who was competing alongside Jersey competitors.
Head Coach of the Brazilian Power Team, Vladimiro Afonso, said: “I’m very happy and proud for gathering this squad” and representing Jersey abroad is “already a win” for the local Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community.
The Brazilian Power Team have resumed training on island and aim to sustain this winning streak. Their next challenge will be a local event, ‘Spud Grappling Jersey’s Autumn Open’, which will be held at Strive later in the year.
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