The team from Rio Grande do Sul overcomes the traditional Alliance and is two-time champion of the Gramado International Pro

For the second consecutive year, Team A was crowned champion of the AJP Gramado International Pro. Commanded by black belt Márcio Mendonça, the team from Rio Grande do Sul won a total of 43 medals (15 gold, 19 silver and 9 bronze) and displaced the traditional Alliance, by Mário Reis, who finished runner-up after winning 30 medals ( 17 gold, 10 silver and 3 bronze).

“We are very happy for the second championship. Since we were in second place, the year before last, behind GFTeam, we worked hard to get the highest place on the podium. fronting Alliance-level teams gives even more value to this achievement”, celebrates Márcio, founder of Equipe A.

The result reinforces the evolution of the state of Rio Grande do Sul and Gramado in the national jiu jitsu scene. With the support of the Department of Sports and local businessmen, the modality has been the basis of several social and sports projects in the city.

“Each year that goes by we feel that the event in Gramado increases in proportion. The greater interest and participation of the Gramado community in our events is clear. Eberhardt, organizer of the AJP in Brazil.

The next stage of the AJP Brasil circuit will be the South America Continental Pro, in Balneário de Camburiú, Santa Catarina, on March 17th, 18th and 19th. The event, which is worth double points for the ranking, is one of the most important of the season and usually brings together athletes from all over the world. Registration is open until March 10th, and can be done on the organization’s website (