Danvers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Competitors Win in New Hampshire

BTT North Shore's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitors, win at the New Hampshire NAGA Championship on May 1st, at the Hampshire Dome in Milford.

The North American Grappling Association (NAGA) is the world's largest mixed grappling tournament circuit with over 750,000 competitors worldwide. On Saturday, May 1, 2021, NAGA returned to New Hampshire. If you would like to see photos from the event—please visit Perry Gagnon's site at PerryGPhotography.com.

Angelo Fortes, Ed Tapia, Jose "Jay Jay" Atiles, and Zach Danesh train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Danvers, at BTT North Shore. BTT black belts, Professor Aniss El Hajjajy and Professor Louis Torres are the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructors at BTT North Shore.

Angelo Fortes is a, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, blue belt. Angelo took 1st place in the Gi / Blue Belt / 180 - 189.9 (Light Heavy Weight) / Adult division and 1st place in the Absolute Gi / 18 & Above / Blue Belt division. Angelo's defense was impassible and his offense was dominating.

Ed Tapia is a, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, purple belt. Ed took 1st place in the No-Gi / Expert / 190 - 199.9 (Cruiser Weight) / Director (40+) division, 2nd place in the Gi / Purple Belt / 190 - 199.9 (Cruiser Weight) / Director (40+) division and 3rd place in the Absolute Gi Men / 18 & Above / Purple Belt division.

Jose "Jay Jay" Atiles is a, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, purple belt. Jay Jay, age 33, competed in the, more competitive, Adult division to better challenge himself. Atiles ended up taking 2nd place in the Adult / No-Gi / Expert / 150 - 159.9 (Light Weight) division and 5th place in the Absolute No-Gi Men / 18 & Above / Expert division. Jose Atiles said, "No matter how hard the journey is, never stop believing in yourself, success is not given its earned. That's god's will."

Zach Danesh, is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brown belt. Zach took 1st place in the Men No-Gi / Expert / 170 - 179.9 (Middle Weight) / Master (30+) division and 2nd place in the Absolute No-Gi / 18 & Above / Expert division. Zach Danesh had this to say, "I'm lucky to be a part of the team, and feel like we're all in an atmosphere that will push us further."

Brazilian Top Team is one of the most successful MMA and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu team in the World. Brazilian Top Team North Shore specializes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Khmer Kickboxing, Muay Thai Boxing, American Boxing, Wrestling and they also have excellent children and teenage programs.

BTT black belts, Professor Aniss El Hajjajy and Professor Louis Torres are the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructors at BTT North Shore. They both received their black belts from Professor Daniel "Mirel" Gazoni, at Brazilian Top Team's New England Headquarters–BTT Boston. Brazilian Top Team has a rich lineage in New England and has been in Massachusetts for over twenty years.

Brazilian Top Team North Shore
121 Liberty Street #2
Danvers, MA 01923
https://bttnorthshore.com
(978) 406-9739