MOUNT Marrow student Max McBain has some noted accomplishments in Jiu-Jutsu.
He started Jiu-Jitsu in 2020 at Cadoo Martial Arts.
“He loves the sport and trains in up to nine sessions per week,” says his mum, Emma McBain.
But back at the start, his competition season was delayed because of a broken collar bone just six weeks in, and then the Covid-19 pandemic placed his plans on hold until September 2020.
Once getting the all clear, he set out to compete in his first jiu-jitsu competition in December 2020 and he has been passionate about competing ever since.
Emma says his training has provided him with “a team of brilliant coaches” all who help him with refining his technique while improving his skills.
“Max’s most recent competition was in the Coffs Harbour Open where he took home the Gold Medallion in the No-Gi category – the competition was a submission only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament,” she said.
“In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu there are two types of categories Gi and No-Gi.
“In the Gi category, the competitors wear the traditional martial arts uniform for grappling, which can be used to grip on to while they try and control their opponent.
“In the No-Gi category the competitors wear a rash shirt and board shorts and the clothing cannot be used to hold onto during the match.”
His accomplishments also are first in the Gi category and third in the No-Gi category at the South East Queensland Championships, second in the Gi category at the 2021 National Championships and first in both the Gi and the No-Gi categories at the Brisbane Championships.
“We are very proud of Max, he has shown great commitment to his sport and always turns up and tries his best,” Emma said.
“Jiu-jitsu has been a great way of helping him understand that if you work hard and stick with something, great things will happen and we are thankful to his coaches who always take the time to help him achieve his goals.”
