Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitors from Maroccolo Academy in Kyneton took on the IBJJF Pan Pacific championship at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre late last month.
The event is considered the most prestigious competition in the Australian circuit and brings competitors from all over the Pan Pacific region to compete.
Six students of Maroccolo Academy competed in the competition bringing back several medals.
In the white belt juvenile division Zane Cook gave a strong performance submitting his first opponent and losing a tough fought final securing him a silver medal in his division.
Maroccolo Academy also claimed a gold medal in the white belt adult division from one of its competitors.
These two wins placed Maroccolo Academy 3rd overall for the adult novice division finishing above other gyms with many more competitors.
In the No-Gi adult purple belt division Kade Ryan claimed silver in his weight class and bronze in the open weight class.
In the Gi adult purple belt division Kade earned gold in his weight class and silver in the open weight.
Additionally, Professor Marco Antonio who has recently moved from Malaysia to train with the academy in Kyneton claimed Gold in the masters No-Gi black belt division and silver in the masters Gi black belt division.
He will be a strong addition to the team and a wealth of knowledge for the students at Maroccolo Academy.
The Maroccolo Academy team are proud of their efforts in this competition and are excited to keep representing Kyneton in future events.
Kade Ryan with his medals. 
The Maroccolo team all together with coach Kobi and professor Marcos.
