Bacchus Marsh was represented at the Australian Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation National Titles earlier this year, with two locals bringing home a win.
Local residents and Phoenix Training Centre athletes Jesse Cole and Amanda Saliba both won their respective events.
The competition occurred over two days in February at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre in Albert Park, with more than 600 competitors from across the country.
Mr Cole said while the Brazlian jiu jitsu was an individual sport, he felt the support of the community behind him when he competed.
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