The Ravelin Centre in Museum Road played host to the Grapplers Challenge – the first event of its kind ever held in the city.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is primarily a ground-based martial art in which competitors seek to achieve victory via a non-violent submission.
5. David Ionita (wearing red) competing in a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition at the Ravelin Centre in Portsmouth
David Ionita (wearing red) competing in a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition at the Ravelin Centre in Portsmouth. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 250223-05) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
6. David Ionita, top, competing in a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition at the Ravelin Centre in Portsmouth
David Ionita, top, competing in a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition at the Ravelin Centre in Portsmouth. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 250223-06) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
7. David Ionita (wearing red) competing in a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition at the Ravelin Centre in Portsmouth
David Ionita (wearing red) competing in a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition at the Ravelin Centre in Portsmouth. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 250223-07) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
8. David Ionita, top, competing in a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition at the Ravelin Centre in Portsmouth
David Ionita, top, competing in a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition at the Ravelin Centre in Portsmouth. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 250223-08) Photo: Chris Moorhouse