Photo: Richard Photography

On June 22, New England came together for the 2014 Massachusetts State Championship.

The tournament was held at Mildford High School in Milford, MA and featured matches for kids and adults alike.

The team trophy results are as follows:

First  – Gracie Barra
Second – Kimura BJJ
Third – Aldo Batista Club

Over a hundred competitors battled it out and photographer Gabriel Richard was there to capture all the action.

Check out some of the photos here and the rest can be found at this Facebook photo album.

Stay tuned for the updated results of each division at www.massbjjf.com

The east coast residents have earned another opportunity to compete. The Massachusetts State Championship 2014 is on June 22.

The event has divisions for adults and children. It will be held Milford High School: West Fountain Street Milford, MA 01757.

No registration at the door. And registration is online only so register before June 18 here: www.massbjjf.com

Do not miss the chance to be state champion and put your name and your team name up to the New England ranking of the best. The ranking was made for champions only, no points only gold medal and team first place trophy will be able to be in the ranking. Check out the top 3 team in the ranking now at www.massbjjf.com. 

The first edition of the Caxcudo New England Gi Open on March 9. Photo: Richard Photography

The Massachusetts BJJ Federation held the 2014 Caxcudo New England Gi Open Tournament on March 9 in Milford, MA. It was the first annual tournament of its kind!

The action was captured at Milford High School with 130 competitors from 26 different schools. There were divisions for kids, teens, adults, masters, male and female.

Carlos Terrinha of the MASSBJJF says, “We would like to say thank you to everyone that participated, working, helping or watching in the Caxcudo New England Gi Open 2014. Does not matter what you did, you are already a part of this championship’s history.”

The overall team trophy went to Gracie Barra New England with 11 gold medals. Icon/Aldo BJJ followed in second place with 8 gold medals and Daniel Gracie took third with 7 gold medals.

White belts, purple belts and white belts added into the division to determine the best absolute winner.

Here are the results of those divisions:

Blue/Purple Absolute
1- Jason Zilch – Gracie Barra NE
2- Patrick Gilbride – Gracie Barra NE
3- Adam Bradley – Drysdale

White Belt Absolute
1- Sanderson Fragoso – Icon/Aldo bJJ
2- Michael Scott – Daniel Gracie
3- Sean Roman – Gracie Barra NE

All that were around were happy with the tournament organization and excited for the next edition.

You can check out the full results of the tournament at www.massbjjf.com

The New England Massachusetts State Championship is happening June 15 in Milford, MA. The tournament held by the MASSBJJF caters to both kids and adults, masters and seniors.

If you live in New England, don’t miss the chance to support your local Jiu-Jitsu scene and tune up your own techniques in the process. Registration online ends Sunday, June 9, so hurry up.

Cost: $65 for kids 14 and up to adults, $55 for kids under 13

Location: Milford High School 31 West Fountain St. Milford, MA

To register please go here: http://www.massbjjf.com/

The Tap Out Tournament will feature divisions for men, women and kids.

The event is scheduled May 25th.

Registration are open at massbjjf.com