It's Gold For Minnesota Jiu-Jitsu Competitor at Atlanta Tourney

It's time for the Winter Olympics and competition is in the air. Minnesota Connections Academy 10th grader Phillip Atkinson understands what it’s like to compete. He recently took home two gold medals from the 2018 Atlanta Winter International IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship.

"It was a great experience," said Atikinson. "The tournament helped me get even more ready for the Pan American Championship in March."

Atkinson continues to put school first, making the honor roll once again this past semester. He enrolled in the K-12 online public school as an 8th grader in order to have more flexibility with his training and competition schedule, while still getting a great education with great teachers.

Next up? Atkinson will compete at both the Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship and the Chicago Spring International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship in March. He’ll compete at the 2018 MNBJJF Spring Open in April.

In recognition of the 2018 Winter Olympics, Minnesota Connections Academy created a fun Olympics-themed trivia quiz available to all online. Find the quiz at https://www.qzzr.com/c/quiz/456496/test-your-winter-olympics-know-how.

Minnesota Connections Academy is a member of the Minnesota Transitions Charter School, a K-12 academic community.