Local Grapplers Compete at Grappling X Tournament in Westlake
On Saturday, May 9, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors who train at Fillmore’s Perce’s Kenpo Karate Studio competed at the 2026 Grappling X West Coast Jiu-Jitsu Championships in Westlake and placed in multiple events. Pictured (l-r) is Emma Lopez who earned top spot in the 160 lb. female blue belt intermediate division, Matthew Ramirez for the adults earned a bronze in the highly competitive 165 lb. purple belt advanced division, and Dayana Ramirez earned silver in the 120 lb. female blue belt intermediate division. Photo credit Michael Torres.
On Saturday, May 9, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors who train at Fillmore’s Perce’s Kenpo Karate Studio competed at the 2026 Grappling X West Coast Jiu-Jitsu Championships in Westlake and placed in multiple events. Pictured (l-r) is Emma Lopez who earned top spot in the 160 lb. female blue belt intermediate division, Matthew Ramirez for the adults earned a bronze in the highly competitive 165 lb. purple belt advanced division, and Dayana Ramirez earned silver in the 120 lb. female blue belt intermediate division. Photo credit Michael Torres.
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Pictured above is Diego Murillo raising his arm in victory during his match at the 2026 Grappling X West Coast Jiu-Jitsu Championships. Diego finished the tournament by claiming gold in the heavyweight blue belt intermediate division. Photo credit Michael Torres.
Pictured above is Diego Murillo raising his arm in victory during his match at the 2026 Grappling X West Coast Jiu-Jitsu Championships. Diego finished the tournament by claiming gold in the heavyweight blue belt intermediate division. Photo credit Michael Torres.
Pictured above left is Amelia Andrade who swept both the gi and no-gi divisions to claim double gold in the 7–8-year-old, 70 lb. female white belt division. Center is Coach Michael Torres, right is Dax Camacho who earned a bronze in gi and a silver in no-gi in the 60 lb. kids white belt division. Photo credit Michael Torres.
Pictured above left is Amelia Andrade who swept both the gi and no-gi divisions to claim double gold in the 7–8-year-old, 70 lb. female white belt division. Center is Coach Michael Torres, right is Dax Camacho who earned a bronze in gi and a silver in no-gi in the 60 lb. kids white belt division. Photo credit Michael Torres.
Above is Fillmore’s Mateo De La Cruz vs. a Machado Jiu Jitsu student. Photo credit Michael Torres.
Above is Fillmore’s Mateo De La Cruz vs. a Machado Jiu Jitsu student. Photo credit Michael Torres.
Pictured is Fillmore’s Dax Camacho vs. a Malibu Jiu Jitsu student. Photo credit Michael Torres.
Pictured is Fillmore’s Dax Camacho vs. a Malibu Jiu Jitsu student. Photo credit Michael Torres.
Above is Emma Lopez after her win over Checkmat Northridge BJJ. Photo credit Michael Torres.
Above is Emma Lopez after her win over Checkmat Northridge BJJ. Photo credit Michael Torres.
Pictured is Amelia Andrade vs. Chatsworth Academy of BJJ. Photo credit Michael Torres.
Pictured is Amelia Andrade vs. Chatsworth Academy of BJJ. Photo credit Michael Torres.

By Michael Torres
May 9, 2026 —A group of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors from Fillmore who train at Perce’s Kenpo Karate Studio brought home an impressive haul of medals at the 2026 Grappling X West Coast Jiu-Jitsu Championships, held at Westlake High School. The athletes competed across multiple divisions and age groups, from youth to adult.
Diego Murillo claimed gold in the heavyweight blue belt intermediate division, while Emma Lopez took the top spot in the 160 lb. female blue belt intermediate division. Dayana Ramirez earned silver in the 120 lb. female blue belt intermediate division, and Matthew Ramirez rounded out the adult results with a bronze in the highly competitive 165 lb. purple belt advanced division.
The youth competitors were equally impressive. Amelia Andrade had a standout day, sweeping both the gi and no-gi divisions to claim double gold in the 7–8-year-old, 70 lb. female white belt division. Fellow young competitor Dax Camacho also competed in both formats, earning a bronze in gi and a silver in no-gi in the 60 lb. kids white belt division. Teen competitor Mateo De La Cruz showed well across two weight classes — 90 lb. and 115 lb. — in the yellow and orange belt divisions, capturing a silver and a bronze.
The team trains under Gracie Humaita 2nd-degree black belt Michael Torres, himself a student of Gracie Humaita coral belt Master Mario Aiello. For more information on classes, email Coach Torres at fillmorebjj@gmail.com or text 805-443-8501.