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02/18/2011 - WKA National Jiu-Jitsu Championships

The World Kickboxing Association (WKA) returned to Hampton on February 18, 2011 to host the WKA North American Combat Sports National Championships in the Hampton Coliseum. Competitors travel from all over the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to be a part of the annual event. The elimination style tournament is not only used to determine the best fighters in North America but as a way to select members for the WKA US National Team to represent the U.S. at the WKA World Championships, this year scheduled for Germany. This year, for the first time, BJJ/Submission Grappling will be featured at the WKA Amateur World Championships. A chance to represent the U.S. in Germany was presented and created enough incentive for Coach Nestor Bayot to support grapplers Chad Del Rosario, Raymond Duenas, Kris Moe, and Patrick Trinidad to roll in and take their shots at the National Championships.

It was business as usual as the small group made it onto the mats early that morning. After 9 divisions over the course of just 4 hours, LINXX came off the mats that afternoon with 3 Gold, 3 Silver, and 2 Bronze medals. Just a couple days later, news was received of 2 spots on the U.S. Team were reserved for Moe and Trinidad for earning first in their divisions.

As the team maintains its authority on the mats, other opportunities continue to present themselves. The strength of the LINXX Jiu Jitsu team continues to command attention locally and nationwide which makes the possibilities of world competition one to look forward to. Congratulations to all competitors to another job very well done! Special commendation to Kris Moe and Patrick Trinidad for securing their positions on the WKA National Team!