Wednesday 06/05/09 saw our first BJJ grading for 2009, with 20 BJJ practitioners testing their skills in search of the next piece of the never ending BJJ puzzle. The technique displayed was almost flawless with the highlight of the night being the crowning of two new blue belts. Ara Aroutiounian, still only a young man, at 15 years of age showed why he is the future of our club. Finishing his sparing strong after having 12 wrestles (all adults) including white, blue, purple & black belts. 
Warren Parsons, an experienced martial artist in his own right, also put on a great display with some outstanding techniques in his sparing. Both guy's were exhausted at the end after giving their all and leaving it all on the mat. You forge some great friendships in our sort of training and I can honestly say that I'm proud to have both Ara and Warren not only as blue belts but also as lifelong friends. Well done to all that graded, I look forward to meeting you on the mat soon.