The team from High Altitude Martial Arts in Denver traveled to Colorado Springs to compete at the North American Grappling Association Colorado Springs Grappling Championship and the team brought home incredible results.
High Altitude Martial Arts finished 1st overall in the team standings, earning:
- š„ 21 Gold Medals
- š„ 7 Silver Medals
- š„ 7 Bronze Medals
- š 35 Total Medals
The team finished ahead of some of the top academies in Colorado and earned an impressive 8-gold lead over second place.
Tournament days are always long, exhausting, and emotional, but they are also some of the most rewarding experiences in martial arts. From first-time competitors to experienced athletes, our team stepped onto the mats ready to test themselves and represent HAMA with heart.
Throughout the day we saw:
- aggressive matches
- strong takedowns
- submission finishes
- hard-fought scrambles
- and athletes refusing to quit
But what stood out most wasnāt just the medals, it was the teamwork and support of the youth team parents who show such commitment to the the children.
Teammates and parents cheering. Athletes helping each other warm up, calm nerves, celebrate victories together, and provide encouragement after defeats. That support system is what makes High Altitude Martial Arts special.
Competition teaches lessons that go far beyond jiu-jitsu. It teaches discipline, composure under pressure, resilience after losses, and confidence earned through hard work.
We are especially proud of the athletes competing for the first time. Stepping onto the competition mats takes courage, and every single competitor represented the academy with respect and sportsmanship.
A huge thank you to our coaches, parents, and teammates who made the drive to support the team and helping make the event successful.
Now itās back to training and preparing for the next challenge.
