Goodbye Beginner Division

[Michael Sioda]

Today I competed in the NYS Hayastan Grappling Challenge & it was awesome to see so many 10P Rochester competitors this year! I took 1st place in the 190lb 30+ beginner division. Based on my track record I think that it's time to move up to the intermediate division. I've competed in 3 tournaments (4 separate divisions) & have gotten 2 2nd place & now 2 1st place medals..

The matches are pretty short but critiques are always welcome! Oh & I know that I crossed my feet while I had back control - I'm going to have to avoid those stupid mistakes if I'm going to have any chance with the intermediates.

Here's video 1:

[Michael Sioda]

Here's my 2nd match:

[Max P.]

Good sprawls. Solid finishes. Also did you cross your feet in the backmount? If so, you should be careful not to do that anymore or a fight might end very quickly.

[Michael Sioda]

Good sprawls. Solid finishes. Also did you cross your feet in the backmount? If so, you should be careful not to do that anymore or a fight might end very quickly.

Yeah, I know better - I didn't even realize I did it until I watched the video. I'm lucky my opponent didn't take advantage of it this time.

[Mike Seabrook]

Really nice matches Mike! You definitely showed control 100% of the time in both matches.

[Jon Helton]

Very much improved man!! Great job. Looking forward to training with you again.

[Kurzy]

Good job man! short matches.

[Chad Clark]

Looking good mike!