Noah Anderson of Pillager and Alliance Jiu Jitsu Minnesota and Performance Compound took first place and won a gold medal at the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation Irvine, Calif., Open Dec. 13.
Anderson is ranked No. 1 in the world in No-Gi Jiu Jitsu according to IBJJF.
Phillip Ingvalson of Pequot Lakes placed third and brought home a bronze metal at the IBJJF Kids International Championships Dec. 13.