19/05/2026
Results from last weekend at the Paris Spring Open 🇫🇷🥋
An incredible weekend for the team in one of Europe’s most competitive Jiu Jitsu events.
Professor Thiago Ferreira claimed 🥇 gold in his division for the second time in France after 10 years. His first appearance at this event was back in 2016, where he became champion in his weight division before going on to win the Open Class title as well. Just 24 hours later, he also secured gold in No Gi, bringing three gold medals back to Berwick from one of the toughest tournaments on the European circuit.
This year’s victory adds another chapter to that story, with Professor Thiago now holding four gold medals from the Paris Spring Open over the years.
Jordan Lovegrove earned 🥉 bronze in his very first competition, only five months and 15 days after beginning his Jiu Jitsu journey. Despite being a complete beginner, Jordan showed impressive composure and maturity throughout his matches.
Ryley Kidd unfortunately did not make it past the first round this time, despite displaying very technical and exciting Jiu Jitsu. Ryley, who started training under Professor Thiago Ferreira in September last year, once again showed tremendous heart, determination and willingness to compete.
This was already Ryley’s fourth competition, coming only days after winning bronze in Dublin. It was also the first time he has competed without reaching the podium — an important part of the learning process in this sport.
🎙Speaking after the event, Professor Thiago Ferreira said:
“Personally, I’m very happy to become champion here once again. I now have four gold medals from this event, so maybe I have a little bit of luck in France!” he joked.
“Regarding the two students who travelled with me, I couldn’t be prouder of them both. They worked their regular jobs all week and were still finishing work just a few hours before we left for Edinburgh Airport to compete. I know how difficult that is because I lived that reality myself for many years before being able to dedicate myself full-time to teaching Jiu Jitsu.
They are both excellent students, hardworking and very respectful people, and for me that matters more than any medal."
