Allied Security security officer takes his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to the national stage, achieving success at New Zealand Grappler Summer Slam Nationals.
Ministry of Social Development (MSD) Allied Security guard Ryan is now a national grappling medallist.
Ryan recently competed at the New Zealand Grappler Summer Slam Nationals in Auckland and earned a medal after two fights in the GI division.
“For those who know Ryan they know he is not someone who does things by halves, on the job or off it,” stated an Allied Security post announcing his achievement.”
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a relatively new sport in New Zealand it has experienced a huge amount of growth throughout Aotearoa in the past five years. According to New Zealand Grappler, there are now approximately 250 gyms nationwide with around 10,000 members.
Ryan has been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for only a year and this was just his second time at the New Zealand Grappler Summer Slam Nationals.
“For those who know Ryan they know he is not someone who does things by halves, on the job or off it,” stated an Allied Security post announcing his achievement.
“He has been with us for four years as a MSD guard and goes above and beyond to help his team and those around him.”
