Ullbrich despite injury: silver in winter open championship bjj!

Ullbrich despite injury: silver in winter open championship bjj!

Magdeburg, Deutschland - On December 26, 2024, the event "Winter Open Championship European Cup" took place in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) in Magdeburg. The BJJ study group of the martial arts school Goldener Dragon, which comes from Niesky and Görlitz, took part with a delegation. Sebastian Ullbrich, the head of the study group, and his student Martin.

The two fighters had intensively prepared for the competition over a period of two years. On the competition day, Ullbrich and Martin had to wait until 5:30 p.m. due to a long waiting time until they were allowed to step into the ring. At the beginning of the first fight, Ullbrich suffered an injury when he drained his shoulder when trying to throw and then gave up the fight. However, he proved determination and was able to put his shoulder back to fight despite the pain.

campaign results and placements

Ullbrich achieved remarkable results in the course of the competition. He won both his second struggle on points and through the task of his opponent, and also in the third fight there was another victory for Ullbrich. Martin, on the other hand, had to accept defeats in his fights, but gained valuable competition experience. The headmistress Isabel Bastian was satisfied with the development of the BJJ group.

Overall, Sebastian Ullbrich took second place and received a silver medal. In a personal comment, he was satisfied with his performance and maintaining the medal under the circumstances of the injury.

In addition to the competition results, the BJJ community is also internationally networked. In Latvia, the Strela Riga team is one of the strongest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teams. Founded in 2019, the belts of the team of leading associations such as the IBJJF and the UAE Jiu Jitsu Federation are recognized. The training at school, under the direction of the Team Senseis Rodrigo “Brucutu” Cabral from Austin, USA, aims to promote strength, flexibility, endurance and self-confidence.

The techniques in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu not only serve self -defense, but also the personal development and harmony of body and mind. Training is suitable for all ages and levels, whereby professional trainers support both beginners and experienced martial artists.

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