The Wollongong annual Brazilian Jiu-jitsu competition, held at the Snakepit stadium, saw an increase in popularity for the martial arts community. The competition attracted a large number of participants and spectators who showed up to support the event. The event gave Illawarra athletes, like Kiyo Goncalves Matsugaki, the opportunity to showcase their ability and commitment to the sport. Matsugaki, a competitor in the adults/under 70 kg division, shared his thoughts. “When I started to fight I couldn’t think anything due to the sound that the crowd made,” Mr Matsugaki said. “I was very surprised because I didn’t know that Jiu-jitsu in Wollongong is…