Friday, March 29, 2024

All-American wrestler opens martial arts studio in Pateros

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PATEROs - Anthony Hamlett, a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt, has opened a martial arts studio called Northwest Elite just south of Pateros at 25323 Highway 97 on the hill near the junction of SR 153 and 97.

Hamlett recently moved to Malott from the Tri-Cities and opened his studio last July. He was attracted to the area while helping coach Brewster Little Guy Wrestling. Along with jiu jitsu Hamlett teaches martial arts and MMA (mixed martial arts) where he served in the latter specialty as a professional Ultimate Fighting Championship referee. He has been coaching martial arts since 2001.

A nine-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force where he was also a three-time All-American wrestler, Hamlett was ranked sixth at the 2000 Olympic trials. He later competed in grappling jiu jitsu worldwide before earning his black belt in 2010.

“There’s two versions of grappling,” said Hamlett, “one with a gi (uniform) and one without a gi.”

Hamlett said he teaches all ages and skill levels and already has a following of young apprentices. To learn more contact Hamlett at 509-873-2135.


 

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