MARTIAL art enthusiasts in Weymouth took part in their second inter-club competition of the year with both categories wins going to Toby Ingram.

Weymouth’s largest Jiu-Jitsu club, Triton BJJ returned to hosting the competition having built on the success from their fist, earlier this year.

The day was a mix of matches, in a round robin format, featuring both the traditional uniform of Jiu-Jitsu (the Gi) and the faster no-gi competition.

With an open weight category, it saw the heaviest of 120+kgs line up against lightweights in the 60-70kg class, with a mix of age groups.

The biggest success on the day came from Ingram though who picked up both titles.

He dominated the Gi division, scoring wins across the bracket and eventual top position in the table, edging out Chris Weeden.

However, in the no-gi competition it was a harder path to the finish.

Weeden, having only started Jiu-Jitsu in September, was determined to avenge his second-place finish in Gi and to the delight of the crowd found himself in the last match of the day, against the undefeated Ingram.

The competitors traded takedowns and were required to re-enter the mat several times, as Weeden managed to build an impressive score of 11 – 5 over Ingram.

It was only within the closing minute and in view of the baited crowd that Ingram, 20kg lighter than Weeden, threw up and secured a triangle choke.

With 26 seconds until Weeden could secure victory, Ingram clamped down his legs to force Weeden to tap and secure his title as the new 'King of the Whitebelts' for the Weymouth-based club.

Competitors at Weymouth Trion BJJ jiu-Jitsu competition Competitors at Weymouth Trion BJJ jiu-Jitsu competition (Image: Triton BJJ)

Speaking after his commanding performance on the mat, Ingram said: “I’m utterly exhausted and thrilled with my results today, as size doesn’t matter in this sport.

"I’ve only competed in one match before, so having 11 matches in one day was certainly something I’ve not experienced.

"Even though I train regularly with my teammates, it’s a very different experience when you are going full throttle. I’m still new to Jiu-Jitsu, so I’m grateful for the opportunity to take part and I’m motivated to keep pushing on and grateful I took up the sport.”

Other highlights of the day featured Kim Leeson, who despite being 16 in an adult competition, finished third in the no-gi event.

Leeson also started his journey in the sport in September, however, neither age or weight disadvantages stopped his ability to impress those in attendance.

There was also a great showing from Ashley Hodges.

Having started earlier in the year, Hodges showed why age was not a barrier for the sport, moving well throughout the day, scoring wins in both competitions.

Head instructor Mark Stephenson said: “Big thanks to all our members for the amazing turn out and the number of armbars on show. We’ve really tried to develop a positive and supportive environment, that even those new to the sport can feel secure in putting themselves in competition."