Jesse Reine moved Origin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to Rice Lake in 2019 as the interest in the martial art continued to grow locally.
Photo by Travis Nyhus
Jesse Reine got into martial arts with a dream of becoming a professional fighter.
With it he got so much more.
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Reine stands atop the podium after winning a gold medal at the IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu World Championships in Orland, Fla., on Dec. 17.
Photo submitted
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