We Had Over 110 Kids Step Onto the Mats!
On Saturday, November 15th, we held our Haven Jiu Jitsu In-House Kids Competition — and it ended up being one of our biggest kids events ever. We had over 110 kids signed up, and the energy in the room from start to finish was awesome.
A Great Day for the Kids
From weigh-ins to the last matches of the afternoon, the kids really showed up. Some were competing for the very first time, some had been here before, but every single one of them put their heart into it. We saw a lot of growth, a lot of good attitudes, and plenty of smiles once the nerves settled.
This is exactly why we run these in-house events — to give kids a chance to compete in a fun, familiar environment without the pressure of a huge tournament.
Big Thanks to Everyone Who Helped
A huge thank-you to our coaches for getting the kids ready and coaching matside all day.
Thank you to the volunteers who helped things run smoothly.
And of course, thank you to all the parents and families who came out, supported, and cheered. Days like this don’t happen without all of you.
What’s Next
Because of the turnout and how well everything went, we’re planning to host two of these in-house kids competitions every year moving forward. The kids get so much out of them, and we want to keep creating opportunities like this.
We also have plans for other styles of competitions and skill events, so stay tuned — we’re excited to roll out more ways for the kids to challenge themselves and have fun.
Proud of All Our Haven Kids
Every kid who stepped on the mat should be proud of themselves. It was a great day for our program, and we’re already looking forward to the next competition.
