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Colin’s Victory at Jiu Jitsu Con Kids Tournament in Las Vegas

This past weekend, El Dorado Hills Jiu Jitsu had the privilege of witnessing one of its youngest members, Colin, dominate at the Jiu Jitsu Con Kids Tournament in Las Vegas. Competing against top talent from across the country, Colin showcased not only his skill but also the determination and discipline that we strive to instill in all our students.

Colin fought three tough matches, winning two by submission—an impressive feat that highlights his technical ability and mental toughness. His journey to the podium was a testament to his hard work and dedication, and we couldn’t be prouder of how he represented our gym.

The atmosphere in Las Vegas was electric, and Colin’s success was a reflection of the support from his teammates, coaches, and family. Every time he stepped on the mat, he carried with him the values of perseverance and respect that are at the core of our training philosophy.

Congratulations to Colin for his tremendous performance! We can’t wait to see what’s next for him as he continues to grow in the sport. His win is an inspiration to all the kids at our gym, reminding us that with focus and effort, great things can happen.

Stay tuned for more updates on our competitors and events—there’s always something exciting happening at El Dorado Hills Jiu Jitsu!

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IBJJF American Nationals at the UFC Expo in Las Vegas

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James Puopolo v Eliot Kelly NoGi absolute finals

This year the IBJJF American Nationals took place in Las Vegas with the UFC International Expo. The event show cased the best martial artists in jiujitsu, wrestling, tae kwon do, karate, judo, and other types of cross fit competitions. The event culminated with the McGregor v Mendes fight. The event was an exciting step in jiu-jitsu as it joins forces with the UFC and MMA community. Hosting the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation tournaments in conjunction with the UFC expo will only help educate MMA fans on the details and excitement of jiu-jitsu.

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NoGi Super Heavy weight podium

The American Nationals featured jiujitsu competitors from all over the globe. The event featured two tournaments, one in the gi and one nogi. The tournament also featured the Kids American Nationals, one of the premiere IBJJF Kids tournaments of the year.

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NoGi Absolute podium

Eliot represented the team from El Dorado Hills. The first day was composed of theNoGi tournament. Eliot finished with a double silver making it to the finals in the weight division and absolute (all weights combined) open weight division. The second day was composed of the tournament in the gi. Eliot finished with a silver in his weight division, again making it into the finals of the tournament. In the absolute (all weights combined) open weight division Eliot fell short in the semi-final, finishing with a bronze.

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Eliot Kelly beats Guyson Sa in the quarter finals of the absolute division

Eliot finished the two day American Nationals with 9 matches 5 in the nogi and 4 in the gi. “The tournament was great! There were warm up mats, great organization, and a lot of action all day long. It was a bitter sweet experience for me as a competitor because I made it to the finals in three different occasions, but I wasn’t able to get the gold. Needless to say I learned from my mistakes and I’m excited for the next opportunity to compete!”

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Gi Super Heavy Weight Podium

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Gi Absolute Podium