NONSTOP FINALS BATTLE! Theo Banda Goes the Distance in His First Tournament | FUJI Valdosta 2026

What a performance from Theo Banda in his first tournament. After earning a submission victory in his opening match, Theo advanced to the championship round and found himself in a nonstop, back-and-forth battle. Both young athletes continued attacking, scrambling and exchanging positions until the final whistle. Theo ultimately came up just a few points short, but his effort, composure and willingness to keep fighting were outstanding. Reaching the finals in your first tournament is an accomplishment. Competing with courage from beginning to end is something even bigger. 🥋 Athlete: Theo Banda ⚔️ Program: Force Jiu-Jitsu Knights 👊 Head Coach: Coach Alvin Holcomb 📍 Academy: Force Jiu-Jitsu — Douglas, Georgia 🏆 Result: Tournament finalist Subscribe for more tournament matches and athlete highlights from Force Jiu-Jitsu. #ForceJiuJitsu #KidsJiuJitsu #FUJIValdosta #BJJ #YouthBJJ #JiuJitsuTournament #Competition #DouglasGA