On September 26 and 27, Fillmore’s Perce’s Kenpo Karate Jiu-Jitsu team competed in the Jiu Jitsu World League Pan American Championship at the Long Beach Sports Arena in both the youth and adult divisions. Above is Emma Lopez earned a silver medal at the JJW League Pan American Championship. Photo credit Michael Torres.
Above, Dax Camacho (far right) celebrates earning two bronze medals at the JJW League Pan American Championship. Photo credit Michael Torres.
By Michael Torres
Perce’s Kenpo Karate Jiu-Jitsu competitors took to the mats over two days of competition at the Jiu Jitsu World League Pan American Championship at the Long Beach Sports Arena, with Adult divisions on Saturday, September 26 and Youth Gi divisions on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Emma Lopez, opened the weekend with a silver medal in the Adult Female Blue Belt Gi division, competing at 160 pounds and above. The finish adds to what has been a strong 2026 season for Lopez, who also earned silver at the JJWL World Championships earlier this year.
On the second day, teammate Dax Camacho took to the mat in the Youth Male Grey Belt division at 60 to 70 pounds. Camacho held a top-tier standing throughout his brackets and walked away with two bronze medals, one in no-Gi and one in Gi. For more information on classes at Perce’s Kenpo Karate Studio please call 805-524-6800.
