Congrats to Team RONIN ATHLETICS competitors: Christian Montes, Emalee Heim, and Liz Milizio for their performances at the Gracie US Nationals this past weekend in Los Angeles!
Christian has been hitting a number of tournaments recently and decided to jump into the US Nationals before jetting off to Portugal next weekend for the IBJJF European Open, and our women’s team competitors Liz, Emalee, and Lola (who unfortunately couldn’t compete due to injury) were in town for the competition to kick off the week-long, Women’s Grappling Camp.
We’re happy to report that all three of our competitors placed on the podium!
Results:
- Christian Montes
- First Place — Master’s Advanced No-Gi 170 lbs division
- Second Place — Master’s Purple Belt 170 lbs division.
- Emalee Heim
- Second Place — Women’s White Belt < 135 lbs division.
- Liz Milizio
- First Place — Women’s Blue Belt < 135 lbs division.
Pics (more soon!):
Many thanks to our friends and supporters including: Danny Suarez, Jen Flannery (who also placed 1st in her division!!!), and Ryan Hall (who also placed 1st in his division and the absolute!!!). Also an enormous thanks to Lola for cornering/coaching/keeping time and keeping it real! :)
Great job everyone! Have a great time at the Women’s Camp, Emalee, Lola, and Liz!
