The first batch of photos from the 2006 Pan American Championship are up. Enjoy!

Justin Higgins, a blue belt at Gracie Barra Tampa, was selected for the US Sombo team in September. The tournament took place in Nice, France on the November 27, 2005. He took first place in his division to earn the title of +96K 2005 world champion. He won all matches by submission (leglocks), with his quickest match lasting 20 seconds and the longest only 2 minutes. The US team tied with Canada for third place overall. Iran took first and France took second.

Masters Gi

Light

First – Mike Geery – Gracie Barra Tampa

Heavy

First – Mike Geery – Gracie Barra Tampa

Blue Belt

Light

First – Rafael DeLima – Gracie Barra Tampa

Middle

Second – Dave Lutz – Gracie Barra Tampa

Heavy

Third – Patrick Nighland – Gracie Barra Tampa

Juvenile

Welter

Fourth – Brandon Morris – Gracie Barra Tampa

Teen

Feather

First – Kieran Lima – Gracie Barra Tampa

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Blue Belt Master Male

Light

Third – Michael Geery – Gracie Barra Tampa

Blue Belt Senior 1 Male

Middle

Third – Leslie Borba – Gracie Barra Tampa

Purple Belt Adult Male

Heavy

First – Lucas Ezell – Gracie Barra Tampa

Open Class

Third – Lucas Ezell – Gracie Barra Tampa

Purple Belt Master Male

Open Class

Second – Ryan Cook – Gracie Barra Tampa

Brown Belt Senior 2 Male

Heavy

First – James Dorson – Gracie Barra Tampa

Open Class

First – James Dorson – Gracie Barra Tampa

Black Belt Senior 1 Male

Medium Heavy

Third – Eduardo de Lima – Gracie Barra

Open Class

Third – Eduardo de Lima – Gracie Barra

Complete tournament results available at CBJJ.