Top Kimura Academy competitors, Tho Vu and Joey Bell, both medaled in the 2010 European Open Jiu-Jitsu Championships. As hosted by the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation, the championships were held January 28-31 at the Complexo Municipal Esportivo do Casal Vistoso in Lisbon, Portugal. Tho took home a silver medal, placing second in the master’s purple belt feather weight division. Joey placed third in the adult purple belt feather weight division. Way to go Joey and Tho! It’s fantastic that our academies from around the world can continue to unite and compete together. This shows the true Kimura spirit. First class Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructors can be found at Kimura  locations in Watertown, South Boston, Framingham, Marlborough, and Medford.