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Mila Eckert (far right) stands proudly on the podium. (Facebook/ North Wake Martial Arts)
Martial Arts

Local Jiu-Jitsu athletes win medals at Westerns

Apr 4, 2022 | 2:00 PM

Hosted by Saskatchewan Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the Western Kids Open event was held in Regina over the weekend and four athletes from Prince Albert’s North Wake Martial Arts returned home with medals.

The results were: Erica Jacobson (Silver gi & silver no gi); Deacon Simpso (Silver gi & silver no gi); Mila Eckert (Bronze gi & silver no gi); and Celena Jacobson (Silver gi & silver no gi).

Caleb Ermine travelled to Lethbridge for the Open adult no gi competition and won bronze.

Ermine has also recently signed a contract for a fight with Unified MMA out of Edmonton in May. The fight will be aired on UFC Fight Pass.