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Firm hold on the gold

Isaiah Thinee and Yoshi Hasegawa at Nerang PCYC. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

SEVEN-year-old Isaiah Thinee has taken out the top spot at the Queensland Brazillian Ju-Jitsu Kids Round Robin Tournament held at Nerang PCYC this month.
Isaiah, trained by second dan black belt Yoshi Hasegawa, won by a rear naked choke submission to bring home his 17th gold medal to date.
Isaiah will compete in the state finals in May.

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