Nanaimo-based Brazilian jiu jitsu academy win team competition at Canada Open
VANCOUVER — Nanaimo based Island Top Team had a massive medal haul, winning the ADCC Canada Open grappling event.
The Canada Open was held at the Richmond Oval with over 80 teams from around North America.
For the second time in a row ITT took the team title with four gold medals and five silvers.
Coach Rob Biernacki said he has a lot of pride in repeating as champions especially with only two athletes returning from last year.