Carri Czyzewski, 48, of Peters Township, returned from the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) Master Worlds Championship in Las Vegas in August with a little more weight in her luggage.
The local real estate agent, wife and mother of two earned a silver medal in the Women’s Purple Belt Middleweight Division. The Master Worlds Championship is the premier event for juijitsu athletes ages 30 and older, open to blue belts and above, according to Sharon Czyzewski, mother-in-law to Carri Czyzewski and a top fan.
“I’ve watched Carri grow her skills and not only her physical strength these past few years, but also her courage and determination,” said Sharon Czyzewski…