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.
9. Sean Overton and Mahmoud El Maghawry, right, competing in a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition at the Ravelin Centre in Portsmouth
Sean Overton and Mahmoud El Maghawry, right, competing in a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition at the Ravelin Centre in Portsmouth. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 250223-09) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
10. Sean Overton and the victorious Mahmoud El Maghawry in a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition at the Ravelin Centre in Portsmouth
Sean Overton and the victorious Mahmoud El Maghawry in a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition at the Ravelin Centre in Portsmouth. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 250223-12) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
11. Brian Andrews, centre, offering encouragement in a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition at the Ravelin Centre in Portsmouth
Brian Andrews, centre, offering encouragement in a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition at the Ravelin Centre in Portsmouth. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 250223-13) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
12. University of Portsmouth student George Kaldelis, left, competing in a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition at the Ravelin Centre in Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth student George Kaldelis, left, competing in a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition at the Ravelin Centre in Portsmouth. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 250223-14) Photo: Chris Moorhouse