On February 22, our Lōgōs Jiu Jitsu Westminster competition team showcased exceptional skill and determination, capturing multiple gold medals at both the ADCC Portland Open and NAGA Denver competitions held simultaneously. This remarkable achievement demonstrates not only the technical prowess of our athletes but also the strength of our community spirit.
ADCC Portland Open – Champions on the Mats
Our competitors delivered outstanding performances in Portland, securing three prestigious division titles:
- Riley Golden – 1st Place, Men’s Advanced -70kg
- Vesper Ortega – 1st Place, Girls Advanced -28kg
- Ryan Yao – Double Gold Champion!
- 1st Place, Boys Intermediate -55kg
- 1st Place, Boys Advanced -55kg
NAGA Denver – Outstanding Results Across All Divisions
Meanwhile, at NAGA Denver, our kids and teens dominated their divisions with impressive performances:
Gold Medalists
- Vinicio Rangel – Double Gold Champion!
- 1st Place, Teens No-Gi Intermediate (115-129.9 lbs, 14-15 years)
- 1st Place, Teens Gi Intermediate (115-129.9 lbs, 14-15 years)
- Anthony Castillo – 1st Place, Children No-Gi Beginner (40-49.9 lbs, 6-7 years)
- Grayson Nguyen – Double Gold Champion!
- 1st Place, Children No-Gi Beginner (50-59.9 lbs, 8-9 years)
- 1st Place, Children Gi Beginner (50-59.9 lbs, 8-9 years)
- Oliviana Kawaiaea – Double Gold Champion!
- 1st Place, Children No-Gi Intermediate (80-89.9 lbs, 10-11 years)
- 1st Place, Children Gi Intermediate (80-89.9 lbs, 10-11 years)
- Natalie Yao – 1st Place, Children Gi Intermediate (90-99.9 lbs, 10-11 years)
Silver and Bronze Medalists
- Lynden Kim
- 2nd Place, Children No-Gi Advanced (70-79.9 lbs, 10-11 years)
- 3rd Place, Children Gi Advanced (70-79.9 lbs, 10-11 years)
- Levi Buck – 2nd Place, Children Gi Beginner (70-79.9 lbs, 7-8 years)
The Power of Community
What makes these achievements truly special is how our community rallied together to support each other—whether cheering on teammates locally in Denver or from across the country in Portland. The unified energy and camaraderie of the Lōgōs family were palpable throughout both competitions.
Every victory, every challenge faced, and every person who contributed to these successes played a vital role in our team’s outstanding results. This remarkable showing reflects the strong technical foundation and supportive environment we’ve built at Lōgōs Jiu Jitsu Westminster.
Looking Forward
We extend our deepest gratitude to our dedicated coaches, determined athletes, supportive families, and passionate fans for their unwavering commitment. These achievements are just the beginning of what we can accomplish together.
Let’s continue supporting each other and growing as a team as we prepare for future competitions and challenges. The journey ahead promises even more opportunities to showcase the spirit and skill of Lōgōs Jiu Jitsu Westminster!
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