
Coach Joey and Coach Katy win the 2013 Pan American Championship from naples brazilian jiu jitsu
Team Third Law naples brazilian jiu jitsu is very proud to announce that two competitors from naples brazilian jiu jitsu became Pan American Champions this year. At blue belt level Joey Ruggierio and Katy Torralbas won gold in their weight divisions. They also challenged themselves in the absolute and both getting bronze. Team Third Law naples brazilian jiu jitsu also sent three other competitors who fought very good and had some very close matches. We had a total of 4 medals with 2 gold and 2 bronze.

Joey fighting in Pan Ams 2013 from naples brazilian jiu jitsu
Pan Ams is the second biggest tournament but the mindset of Team Third Law naples brazilian jiu jitsu competitors is that it is just another tournament. Win or lose, the competitors never stop at looking for ways to improve and are always looking ahead for the next tournament. Winning a major tournament though, really shows the hard work and determination put forth in the training of the competitors.

Katy fighting in pan ams 2013 from naples jiu jitsu
Now, Team Third Law naples brazilian jiu jitsu competitors are looking forward to competing in the worlds. Worlds is the biggest tournament and its going to be great to see how all of naples jiu jitsu competitors turn out. Congratulations to everyone who competed and lets get ready for an even better worlds.