Congratulations to Chris  Lewter for winning the IBJJF National Championships in Irvine California.  Chris beat out some stiff competition from some very impressive schools including the Gracie Elite Team!

BLUE / Master 2 / Male / Medium Heavy

First – Christopher Lewter – Gracie Raleigh
Second – John Russon – Gracie Elite Team
Third – Jody Becker – Brasa CTA
Third – David Ray – Gracie Barra

Chris put in a huge amount of work at the gym including a group trip last month to the Ralph Gracie San Francisco academy to train with Kurt Osiander and some of his students in preparation for this huge event.  All his hard work paid off!