Martial artist becomes first woman in county to earn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt
A Carlisle martial artist has become the first woman in Cumbria to earn a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, marking a historic milestone for the county.
A Carlisle martial artist has become the first woman in Cumbria to earn a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, marking a historic milestone for the county.
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Victor Hugo will make his ONE Championship debut against Devhonte “Bones” Johnson in an openweight submission grappling match at ONE Fight Night 49 on November 6 at Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium, with both men making promotional debuts. Roberto Gordo and Lucas Gripp demonstrated how half-guard solutions change with positional controls and an opponent’s reaction, including a guard pass and an Ezekiel choke. Seonghae Wilson became the first woman in Cumbria to be awarded a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt.