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Sayreville kid earns No. 1 world ranking in Jiu Jitsu

Anderson Campos Jr. has earned the No. 1 ranking in the sport, based on a combination of his weight and age.

Rob Taub

Nov 4, 2024, 10:23 PM

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A 12-year-old in Sayreville accomplished quite a feat in the world of jiujitsu.

Anderson Campos Jr. has earned the No. 1 ranking in the sport, based on a combination of his weight and age.

Only in sixth grade, Campos Jr. says jiujitsu has been his hobby since he was 7 years old.

Campos Jr. recently won gold in the European championships in Portugal.

Pound for pound, the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation also has Campos Jr. as fifth in the world.

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