Jared Weiner (right) and his student Anthony. Photo Personal Archives

GMA member and United BJJ leader Jared Weiner had all the right reasons to celebrate his gold medal this weekend at the New York Summer Open.

After a long struggle with a severe head injury that prevented him from competing, training and even teaching classes, Weiner finally was able to come back.

He wrote us about his feelings: “It was a big victory because I had an year off of competition due to serious injuries and I worked so hard to get back to training and competition after the doctors said I may never compete again. I’m very happy!”

Jared won the black belt master 2 middleweight division.

Besides Jared, United BJJ student Anthony Cronce also celebrated a gold medal at the white belt master medium-heavy division.

Know more at bjjunited.com.