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Rip Tide students compete in Philadelphia
February 1, 2012
Sixteen students from Rip Tide Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competed in the Maxercise Affiliate Tournament in Philadelphia Jan. 21-22. Shown in back are (l-r) Lawrence Seeman, Kenneth Barnes, James Marquardt, Filip Liptak, James Forbes, Dalton Tyndall and Brandon Boyd; middle, Graham Spellman, Kelsey Huling, Luke Robertson, Gabby Robertson, Jackson Handlin and Matthew Bodio; and in front Elizabeth Bodio and Shawn Bodio. SOURCE SUBMITTED
Nine adults and seven kids from Rip Tide Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competed Jan. 21-22 in the Maxercise Affiliate Tournament in Philadelphia.
In total, they competed in 17 divisions and medaled every time.
Eight-year-old Elizabeth Bodio was the only student who competed in two different division, and won double gold and a Sword of Distinction for her exemplary performance.
The highlights for the adults were the promotions earned by Leondro Vioto to purple belt, and Dalton Tyndall and Brandon “Brandito” Boyd to blue belt.
Rip Tide teaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to kids from 5 to 12 years along with teenagers and adults. For more information go to www.riptidebjj.com.
