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Jiu-jitsu athletes grab gold and silver

Nic Arenburg and Maggy Meier of C.J. Martial Arts and Fitness medalled at Richmond event
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Nic Arenburg celebrate his top-of-the-podium finish at the Jiu Jitsu Ohana Championship hosted by Katana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu earlier this month in Richmond.

Two Nanaimo martial arts athletes had podium finishes on the mats this month.

C.J. Martial Arts and Fitness representatives were in Richmond on Aug. 19 for the Jiu Jitsu Ohana Championship hosted by Katana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Nic Arenburg, competing for just the second time in an adult division, won all three of his matches to take gold in his white belt division. Maggy Meier, a green belt, took silver after competing in three matches.