ACHIEVEMENTS
Blood Sweat and Tears Competition Team
Team Gold - Grappling Industries Boston
July 12, 2025
BST secured 1st Place Overall Team Performance at Grappling Industries Boston, dominating the competition with an impressive medal haul. Our team brought home 6 individual gold medals, 2 silver medals, and 2 bronze medals, showcasing the depth and skill of our entire roster.
The victory was highlighted by Sean Rubchinuk's spectacular submission of a brown belt world champion, whose team ultimately finished in 2nd place. This triumph over multiple elite schools solidified BST's position as a powerhouse in the New England grappling scene.
The victory was highlighted by Sean Rubchinuk's spectacular submission of a brown belt world champion, whose team ultimately finished in 2nd place. This triumph over multiple elite schools solidified BST's position as a powerhouse in the New England grappling scene.
Quintet Tournament Champions - Z Team Invitational 3
June 28, 2025
BST emerged victorious at the prestigious Quintet Tournament hosted by Z Team Jiu Jitsu, demonstrating exceptional team strategy and individual skill. Our championship team consisted of Mario Hoxha, Bjorn Shurdha, Sean Rubchinuk, Keanu Shurdha, and Anthony Gojani.
The victory was secured through an excellent team plan and outstanding execution: Mario Hoxha and Bjorn Shurdha each eliminated two opponents, while Keanu Shurdha finished the tournament by taking out the final opponent. We defeated 10th Planet Springfield, with our extensive leg lock training leading up to the tournament producing incredible results.
This victory showcased the comprehensive training methodology at BST, where each team member's individual excellence contributes to collective success.
The victory was secured through an excellent team plan and outstanding execution: Mario Hoxha and Bjorn Shurdha each eliminated two opponents, while Keanu Shurdha finished the tournament by taking out the final opponent. We defeated 10th Planet Springfield, with our extensive leg lock training leading up to the tournament producing incredible results.
This victory showcased the comprehensive training methodology at BST, where each team member's individual excellence contributes to collective success.
2nd Place Overall - Grappling Industries Boston
May 17, 2025
BST achieved an impressive 2nd Place Overall finish at Grappling Industries, marking a significant milestone in our team's competitive journey. This was our first tournament as a team, and we performed exceptionally well with 9 gold medals, 2 silver medals, and 3 bronze medals.
The performance served as a foundation for our subsequent victories, showing the continuous improvement and dedication of our competition team. Each athlete contributed to the team's success, building momentum for future tournaments and establishing BST as a force to be reckoned with in the grappling community.
The performance served as a foundation for our subsequent victories, showing the continuous improvement and dedication of our competition team. Each athlete contributed to the team's success, building momentum for future tournaments and establishing BST as a force to be reckoned with in the grappling community.
