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Cornwall NAV Centre to Host 2019 Brazilian

Jiu Jitsu Quebec National Trials

Event attendees can expect up to have many karate black belts in the
By Molly Kett
500 athletes that range in age, from city but only one Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
young kids to adults. black belt. So we want people to see
n May 18th, the NAV Centre will
Obe hosting the 2019 Brazilian “Only the Quebec trials for what a great sport and martial art it
Jiu Jitsu Quebec Trials. This will Nationals are closed off for athletes is. We want local people to see why
be the first time the event is held in of Quebec, but the tournament is it’s the fastest growing martial art on
Cornwall. not just for Quebec athletes,” says the planet.”
Patrick. “Seaway Academy will
Since this event is for the Quebec Patrick says that just like with
Trials, this means that athletes from be sending youth and adult athletes anything local, it’s nice to see people
so there will be local athletes to get
across Quebec will be trying to come out to events and support their
behind and support.”
earn their spot on the national team own.
that will compete later this year Since this is the first time this event “I think people should come check
in the UAE. While Quebec allows will be held in Cornwall, Patrick is this out because it’s new. It’s never
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes, it has not, encouraging locals to check it out been done here before and that’s
unlike some provinces, legalized and support their athletes. The event
participation in tournaments. is open to families, and tickets can be very exciting. These athletes have
purchased at the door: $10 for adults worked hard, and you won’t be
“We are able to host this tournament disappointed,” says Patrick. “There
and $5 for children under 12.
in Cornwall because of our location. will be hundreds of fights to watch.
Unlike some provinces, Quebec has “The most exciting part of this This is an all-day event. So, come
recently put a ban on athletes from event is watching athletes lay it all check us out May 18th at the NAV
participating in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu on the line. They train hard they Centre,” says Patrick.
tournaments across the province. want to win. You will see some very

So with Cornwall being so close to exciting match-ups,” says Patrick. Any questions about the event
Quebec and Montreal, it made perfect “We hope to bring some recognition Photo Submitted can be emailed seawayacademy@
sense to host it here in Cornwall at into Cornwall and the Seaway Valley. outlook.com, or find the group on
the beautiful NAV Centre May 18th,” Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a young sport is Cornwall. Many people still don’t Facebook at Seaway Academy for
says Stephen Patrick. here in Canada and especially here know what Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is. We martial arts.

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