Lochlann Smith won two gold medals at the NAGA Connecticut Grappling Championship in Newtown on June 13. He is the son of Robert Smith and Sarah Mason of Orange. He began training in jiu-jitsu in December under Coach Kubi Demirhan of Milford. Demirhan is opening the VIA Jiu Jitsu Academy in Milford this summer at 333 Quarry Rd. This was Lochlann Smith’s first competition. He competed as a novice in the 40-49.9 pound bracket for 6-7 year olds. He is 6 and won both the gi and no-gi competitions. He attends Turkey Hill School and completed first grade on June 12. Photo by Sarah Mason.