Pedro’s Students Shine at a NJ Tournament Pedro’s Judo Center 19 New Salem St. Wakefield, MA 01880 978-973-6238 jimmypedro@zebramats.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 4: Patterson, NJ – This past weekend 13 members of Pedro’s Judo Center in Wakefield, MA competed in the 6th Northeast Open Judo Championship held by Camal Judo Club in Patterson, NJ. The team won 8 Gold, 1 Silver and 3 Bronze medals, in addition to two outstanding competitor awards. The team is coached by two-time olympic bronze medalist and former world champion, Jimmy Pedro. Jimmy’s son, AJ Pedro, won his division in the boys 6-9 years old age group, and was named the outstanding competitor for this age group. Meghan Arena won her division in the girls 10-12 years old age group, and was also named the outstanding competitor for this age group. Official Results: Chris Kwmuntis – 1st place Boys 4-5 years old Ricky Pedro – 3rd place Boys 6-9 years old AJ Pedro – 1st place Boys 6-9 years old and Outstanding Competitor age 6-9 years old John Boyle – 1st place Boys 6-9 years old Luke Boyle – 1st place boys 6-9 years old Mark Boyle – 3rd place Boys 10-12 years old Casey Pedro – 1st place Girls 6-9 years old Olivia Winsor – 2nd place Girls 6-9 years old Meghan Arena – 1st place Girls 10-12 years old and outstanding competitor age 10-12 years old Dan Rossetti – 3rd place Boys 13-16 years old Alex Kwmuntis – 1st place boys 10-12 years old Rick Hawn – 1st Place Senior Black belt 81kg AJ Pedro receives the Outstanding Junior Competitor Award from Tony Camal (Tournament director)