NAGA Seattle. First Match. (Video)

You should have won your 1st match at 1:29 and your second match at 2:19 both via Americana. I don't know what the ref was doing when he stop the sub and let you continue.

Great movement on top. You have great athletic ability. Its clear your top game has developed first. Females are very difficult to submit with an Americana...especially without a weight/strength advantage. I would suggest, with your height, to be developing guard and attacking submissions using legs instead of with arms.

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Originally Posted by Cora Sek

You should have won your 1st match at 1:29 and your second match at 2:19 both via Americana. I don't know what the ref was doing when he stop the sub and let you continue.

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Exactly. Wtf was that? Either don't stop the sub, or stop the sub and the match is over..

GEAT JOB RACHAEL IM GLAD I got TO SEE YOU COMPETE in person!!

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Originally Posted by Brent Smith

Im shocked youre a white belt Rachael. I thought you were at least purple

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Whatever! You are buttering me up to babysit your kids!

And thanks guys. I am still confused on what the ref was doing. I figured I missed something in the rules, so i didn't complain. I was up on enough points anyways.

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Originally Posted by ScottRay

Great movement on top. You have great athletic ability. Its clear your top game has developed first. Females are very difficult to submit with an Americana...especially without a weight/strength advantage. I would suggest, with your height, to be developing guard and attacking submissions using legs instead of with arms.

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I don't mind working from guard. If fact, most WOMEN have a hard time passing my guard as I have strong legs. BUT if i get top position, I will keep it.

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Originally Posted by Cora Sek

You should have won your 1st match at 1:29 and your second match at 2:19 both via Americana. I don't know what the ref was doing when he stop the sub and let you continue.

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It looked to me like he was basically preparing to jump in as soon as the tap came so there was no injury. Ive never seen a ref do that so Im not sure.

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Originally Posted by Rachael Kaulig

Whatever! You are buttering me up to babysit your kids!

And thanks guys. I am still confused on what the ref was doing. I figured I missed something in the rules, so i didn't complain. I was up on enough points anyways.

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Dang it you caught me! How long have you been training Rachael?

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Originally Posted by Brent Smith

It looked to me like he was basically preparing to jump in as soon as the tap came so there was no injury. Ive never seen a ref do that so Im not sure.



Dang it you caught me! How long have you been training Rachael?

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About 1 year and 5 months. I was out for a little bit during that time with a torn MCL

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Originally Posted by Rachael Kaulig

About 1 year and 5 months. I was out for a little bit during that time with a torn MCL

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I wouldnt be surprised if you level up soon.

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Originally Posted by Brent Smith

I wouldnt be surprised if you level up soon.

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Thanks.
We'll see... I know I have things I need to work on. I show up to class and try to take as much in as I can. I am actually more nervous/scared to GET my blue belt than NOT to get my blue belt. I don't take it lightly.