Delegation of compatriots excels in the jiu-jitsu championship – Publinews – 2024-03-02 01:52:38

Led by Professor Windson Monteiro, Julio and Emilio Méndez, a delegation of Guatemalan competitors stands out with the first places in their categories in one of the most emblematic Brazilian jiu-jitsu championships in South America, raising the name of Guatemala.

This event was attended by 430 registered athletes from 21 countries such as Guatemala, Brazil, Ecuador, the United States and Panama, among others. The AJP Tour has the participation of all categories of the sporting discipline.

It is important to highlight that this championship grants the winners of each category one thousand points for the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam World Tour Ranking. These allow you to enter the professional jiu-jitsu World Championship that will be held in Abu Dhabi in the month of November.

What is Brazilian jiu-jitsu?

Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a martial art, combat sport and self-defense system developed in Brazil. It focuses mainly on hand-to-hand combat on the ground, using locks, strangulations, immobilizations and takedowns.