PCYC center in Dee Why, Sydney rocked by brawl at martial arts tournament
Dangerous moment an all-out brawl erupts at a martial arts tournament when a spectator is tackled to the ground with a spear
- Spectators at jiu jitsu competition clash
- Tournament held at a PCYC center in Sydney
Shocking footage captured the moment when an all-out brawl erupted at a martial arts tournament with excited spectators throwing punches.
The shocking incident took place at a PCYC center in Dee Why, on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, on Saturday.
Two amateur fighters were sparring during the ‘Sydney Jiujiteiros’ tournament.
Things get tense between spectators during a jiu jitsu match at the Dee Why PCYC center
Footage from the match showed spectators watching before quickly becoming agitated after one of the fighters waved at his opponent.
A spectator in a white shirt is pushed and almost falls to the floor as tensions rise on the sidelines.
A shove and shove breaks out between a small group before a man dressed in a black shirt launches himself at one of the fighters.
Another burly man in an orange shirt then pulls the fighter away and pushes him.
More people step in and separate the spectator from the fighter before a staff member is tackled to the ground with a spear.
He is seen visibly shaken when he is helped by bystanders moments later.
The men are eventually separated, as onlookers are led away before a man in a red shirt is captured screaming as he is restrained.
Daily Mail understands that NSW Police were not made aware of the incident.
A jiujiterios employee tries to calm the man down before he is violently tackled to the ground by another onlooker
A spectator is stopped by a staff member after a lunge at one of the fighters on Saturday
It is understood that no injuries were reported and the PCYC center has resumed normal activities.
A spokesperson for Jiujiteiros Australia told Daily Mail Australia they were aware of the incident and said action has been taken.
“Unfortunately there was a heated match that took place…” he said
“Those affected have been informed that they are now banned because this behavior goes against what we stand for and are trying to promote.”
It is unclear who started the chaotic fight.
According to their website, Sydney Jiujiterio’s is a “modern tournament…for the modern Jiujiterio and Submission Grappler.”
The tournament features friendly matches for jiu jitsu participants and enthusiasts each year.