
Mbuna
Kids Competition Team
Sat @ 10:00AM
Is your child in our Jiu Jitsu program, but wants to take it one step further? Competing is always a great option, but our Mbuna team is something more than just your run-of-the-mill fight team, it gives each member a chance to be something MORE.
Our Kids Mbuna Competition team comes from humble beginnings, starting back in October of 2016 from just a group of our little grapplers wanting to compete more and more. What used to be called Friday Night Fights evolved into a uniformed, and TOUGH team that has raised over thousands of dollars for various charities.
We like to think of every competitor as a little Philanthropist. A requirement to be a part of this team is to pick a charity to sponsor in order to give back to the community! The kids go out to compete, and beforehand ask anybody whether its family members, friends, teachers, etc. for sponsorship money. (EX. If they get a bronze, they ask for 20 dollars, if they get a silver, 40 dollars, gold 60 dollars, etc.) Our competitors do not get to keep this money, they give whatever money they raised to whatever charity organization they picked out!
That is the main requirement of being on the team. Here are some other ones;
All participants that want to join have to come to a try out period. This just means they have to come to our Friday night Mbuna class at 5:15pm, for 8 weeks without skipping. This ensures that they learn what it takes to be on a team as they are all helping each other get ready for their individual matches at Jiu Jitsu Tournaments.
Every student also has to be wearing a black Gi, black shorts, and a black rash guard. Uniformity is a big deal when we run these practices! One big thing we need to get out of the air is that this Mbuna practice does not count for stripes. Of course the practice counts, they just will not be ranking up in their belt level for these classes. This is a huge thing because for anybody who wants to compete, we recommend you doing at least 2 normal Jiu Jitsu classes a week, and also coming to our Mbuna practice every Friday at 5:15pm.
MEET YOUR 2023 MBUNA JIU JITSU COMP TEAM




ATTICUS MEDINA
5
CHARITY
B-DAY
SUPER POWER
$FUNDS RAISED$
N/A
2/6/15
GUILLOTINE
$ 0.00
Atticus Medina shows up to Jiu Jitsu with a winners mentality every day! His inspiration to keep training is his older brothers Andy Medina, and coach Eric Gutierrez, His love for Jiu Jitsu and competition is immense, and he definitely knows how to put on a show. You definitely see it in his training rounds, but definitely in his competition rounds! Atticus proudly represents (insert charity here). Support your local Mbuna!




Zaida Santovena
29
CHARITY
B-DAY
SUPER POWER
$FUNDS RAISED$
Make A Wish
11/29/11
FlapJacks
$ 0.00
Zaida started jiujitsu in January 2022 for the first time at 303. She did not want to join at first and was very hesitant but her parents just wanted her to just try it with her little sister. She quickly developed a passion for jiujitsu and her team. She has now been training for 2.5 years and loves jiujitsu. She soon joins the teens class in November when she turns 13. She leaves the kids class with her purple red belt. Zaida's favorite part of jiujitsu is grappling and competing.





Zaleah Santovena
18
CHARITY
B-DAY
SUPER POWER
$FUNDS RAISED$
K9s for Warriors, INC
11/11/14
100 kilo
$ 0.00
Zaleah started jiujitsu in January 2022 at 303. She started and was unsure about what she was getting into. Her parents thought it would be good for her emotional development. She was having a hard time regulating her emotions like alot of kids at her age do. She has now been training for 2.5 years and loves coming to train. She is more confident, and stronger physically, mentally and emotionally. Jiujitsu has taught her alot and she loves her 303 family. Her favorite part is grappling and being next to her coaches. She recently earned her purple red belt and just turned 10 years old.




Giacamo Basile
98
CHARITY
B-DAY
SUPER POWER
$FUNDS RAISED$
Denver Catholic Worker House
1/29/13
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$ 0.00
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Aryssa Gallegos
4
CHARITY
B-DAY
SUPER POWER
$FUNDS RAISED$
Denver Childrren Home
1/29/13
Battle IQ
$ 0.00
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Kaleo Ibarra
7
CHARITY
B-DAY
SUPER POWER
$FUNDS RAISED$
St. jude
3/11/16
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$ 0.00
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Royce Martinez
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CHARITY
B-DAY
SUPER POWER
$FUNDS RAISED$
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3/20/14
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$ 0.00
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Lucas Hoycott
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CHARITY
B-DAY
SUPER POWER
$FUNDS RAISED$
St. Jude
11/20/12
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$ 0.00
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Keegan Neal
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CHARITY
B-DAY
SUPER POWER
$FUNDS RAISED$
10/9/14
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$ 0.00
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Theodore Madrid
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CHARITY
B-DAY
SUPER POWER
$FUNDS RAISED$
6/9/12
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$ 0.00
Hello, I'm Theodore "Theo" Madrid. I'm 10 years old. My favorite move is the blooming armbar. I've been training jiu jitsu for 3 years and competing for 1 year. Outside of jiu jitsu I love to ride my bike and be outside. I have chosen March of Dimes as my charity because I was 9 weeks premature and I want to help kids like me have a bright future.




Christiano Madrid
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CHARITY
B-DAY
SUPER POWER
$FUNDS RAISED$
9/19/14
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$ 0.00
Hi my name is Christiano "Nano" Madrid. My favorite submission is the ezekiel choke. I am 12 years old and I am in the 7th grade. I have been doing jiu jitsu for almost 3 years. I have been competing for 1 year. My favorite thing to do outside of jiu jitsu is play video games with my friends. My charity is the Mount Saint Vincent children's home. I picked this because I want to help the kids that are less fortunate.




Wyatt Van sickle
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CHARITY
B-DAY
SUPER POWER
$FUNDS RAISED$
4/16/14
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$ 0.00
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Silas campbell
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CHARITY
B-DAY
SUPER POWER
$FUNDS RAISED$
12/17/14
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$ 0.00
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Roxie Martinez
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CHARITY
B-DAY
SUPER POWER
$FUNDS RAISED$
7/19/13
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$ 0.00
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Jackson Martinez
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CHARITY
B-DAY
SUPER POWER
$FUNDS RAISED$
4/16/16
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$ 0.00
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Jack mittan
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CHARITY
B-DAY
SUPER POWER
$FUNDS RAISED$
5/2/16
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$ 0.00
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Ayden pacheco
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CHARITY
B-DAY
SUPER POWER
$FUNDS RAISED$
St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital
11/26/15
Guillotine
$ 0.00
Ayden has approached Jiu-Jitsu with a strong mindset and an eagerness to perfect his craft Whether it’s mastering new techniques or sparring with more experienced teammates, Ayden embraces every challenge with enthusiasm and resilience. Ayden is embracing this journey and is sure to be filled with exciting challenges and triumphs.
This year Ayden proudly represents St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Reasons being to help children in need to overcome obstacles they are facing at an early age.




castiel Thompson
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CHARITY
B-DAY
SUPER POWER
$FUNDS RAISED$
5/23/13
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$ 0.00
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jasher sanchez
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CHARITY
B-DAY
SUPER POWER
$FUNDS RAISED$
2/14/16
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$ 0.00
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