Castlegar Jiu Jitsu’s podium finish

Castlegar Jiu Jitsu athletes have brought home the silverware from the recent Spokane Submission Challenge.

James French won silver, Matheus Loureio went a perfect 3-0 to claim his first gold medal, while Kierra Cates captured silver and a bronze medal in her first competition as a blue belt.


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Kate Brown
Kate Brown
Kate is the Senior News Director for B.C. She is a proud mom of two with a wealth of journalism, media and communications experience. Born in Australia, Kate moved to the Kootenays for a change in lifestyle and now spends her days enjoying the mountains, lakes and activities the region has to offer.

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