THIRTEEN is certainly not an unlucky number for Gracie Barra Warrington.
Of the 30 members who attended the British JiuJitsu Championships in Birmingham, 13 returned as national champions.
And the youngest is only four years old!
Furthermore, six silver medallists and three bronze medallists are being celebrated too.
GRACIE BARRA WARRINGTON PICTURE SELECTION:
Gold medal winners:
White belt juniors and teens: Guy Howard, Jenson Reid, Ryan Harrison, Kai Potter, Reece Harrison, Alice Gomes, Saffy Boyle.
Grey belt: Oscar Walsh.
Yellow belt: Theos McEvatt.
Adult white belt: James Dandy, Ben Whitehouse.
Adult purple belt: Callum Grassby.
Adult black belt: Paulo Gomes.
As well as Brazilian JiuJitsu, the club teach self defence and other martial arts to children and adults at their base in Unit 3, Ashton Street, off John Street, near to Central Station.
For further details, contact 01925 551550 or 07720665275 or visit gbwarrington.com.
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