Mackenzie Dern & Bernardo Faria Double Winners At Inaugural JJGF Awards
Mackenzie Dern & Bernardo Faria Double Winners At Inaugural JJGF Awards
Rickson Gracie’s inaugural Jiu-Jitsu Global Federation awards show took place this week in Long Beach, California. The event, which promises to be the first
Rickson Gracie’s inaugural Jiu-Jitsu Global Federation awards show took place this week in Long Beach, California. The event, which promises to be the first in an annual series that recognizes prominent athletes, teams and events in jiu-jitsu and grappling, was attended by many influential figures from the upper echelons of the art including prominent instructors and athletes.
Awards were chosen by a panel of judges who voted for winners from a shortlist of candidates. Big winners included Mackenzie Dern and Bernardo Faria. Dern took the awards for best female athlete both gi and no-gi, while Faria was awarded best male gi athlete and best gi submission.
Rickson Gracie also used the event to promote the self defense aspect of jiu-jitsu, a side to the art that he passionately supports.
Awards were chosen by a panel of judges who voted for winners from a shortlist of candidates. Big winners included Mackenzie Dern and Bernardo Faria. Dern took the awards for best female athlete both gi and no-gi, while Faria was awarded best male gi athlete and best gi submission.
Rickson Gracie also used the event to promote the self defense aspect of jiu-jitsu, a side to the art that he passionately supports.
Jiu-Jitsu Global Federation Conference Awards Winners
Best 2015 Kids’ Team
AtosBest 2015 Masters’ Team
Ribeiro Jiu-JitsuBest 2015 Adult Women’s Team
Gracie HumaitaBest 2015 Adult Men’s Team
Alliance and Atos (joint winners)Best 2015 Invitational No Gi Event
EBIBest 2015 Invitational Gi Event
Copa PodioBest 2015 Open No Gi Event
ADCCBest 2015 Open Gi Event
IBJJF WorldsBest 2015 No Gi Submission
Davi RamosBest 2015 Gi Submission
Bernardo FariaBest 2015 Master No Gi Athlete
Rubens CharlesBest 2015 Female No Gi Athlete
Mackenzie DernBest 2015 Male No Gi Athlete
Garry TononBest 2015 Master Gi Athlete
Megaton DiasBest 2015 Female Gi Athlete
Mackenzie DernBest 2015 Male Gi Athlete
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