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IRIARTE, FONG MEDAL IN ASIA-PACIFIC

Good friends JD Iriarte and Marcos Fong come home with medals from the Asia-Pacific Jiu Jitsu Tournament.

Good friends Jason ‘JD’ Iriarte and Marcos Fong ventured out to the Philippines and conquered the Asia-Pacific Jiu Jitsu Tournament at the Mall of Asia with some extra hardware.

Iriarte, who’s competed in the tournament a few times, won two gold, one silver and one bronze while Fong, a first-timer in the tournament, came home with a silver and bronze.

JD Iriarte

Gold Medal-Purple Belt Masters over 79kg
Gold Medal-Purple Belt Masters Absolute
Silver Medal-Purple Belt Adults over 79kg
Bronze Medale-Purple Belt Absolute

Marcos Fong

Silver-Masters White under 69kg
Bronze-Masters Absolute

I am so greatful to have had the pleasure of coaching Marcos for the 2014 Asia-Pacific Tournament,” Iriarte said. “He has been a great student of the art and an even better friend. ‘You fought hard against guys twice your size with great technique and composure. I am very proud of you brother.'”

Jason 'JD' Iriarte and good friend Marcos Fong show off their medals at Mall of Asia in the Philippines. (courtesy photo)

Jason ‘JD’ Iriarte and good friend Marcos Fong show off their medals at Mall of Asia in the Philippines. (courtesy photo)

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