28-05-2025
Teen ranked number one in world after European Championship victory
RINGWOOD local, 13-year-old Darla Anderson won gold at the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids European Championships (IBJJF) in Rome on the weekend of May 16.
Having secured this title, she is now ranked number one in the world in her age, weight and rank making her a force to be reckoned with and a prospect for the future.
In both the semi-final and final, she came to victory in impressive fashion with a 30 second submission, overpowering her opponents.
(Image: J. Anderson) To continue her winning streak, she is currently looking for sponsorship to help fund competition at the Pans Championships in Florida and World Championships later in the season in Long Beach, California.
These are some of the most important and prestigious Jim-Jitsu competitions of the year and will be the biggest moments of her career so far.
Anderson trains at Ippon Gym in Bournemouth as well as Southern Quarter Amesbury in Salisbury and has been involved in the sport for around four years.
For sponsorship enquiries, email darlaandersonbjj@
