Djesse Aarts Wins Gold and Silver at NAGA Tournament
01 September 2024 | Lees dit in het Nederlands
Djesse Aarts secured gold and silver on behalf of Renzo Gracie Holland this past weekend at the prestigious NAGA (North American Grappling Association) tournament. In the "Teens Gi (Male) / Expert / 70 - 74.9 / 16-17 year" division, Djesse won silver with the Gi and gold in the No-Gi category.
This accomplishment was rewarded with a silver medal and an impressive championship belt!
NAGA
The NAGA (North American Grappling Association) grappling tournament is one of the largest and most renowned organizations for grappling competitions in the world. NAGA hosts tournaments featuring various forms of grappling, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), No-Gi grappling (without a gi), and other styles such as judo and sambo.
Expert Division, 16-17 years
Djesse competed in the 16-17 year-old division despite being only 15 years old, making this achievement even more remarkable. With this performance, he has secured a top position in the Dutch BJJ and grappling community, where he will continue to build his career in the coming years.