NAGA Seattle. First Match. (Video)

I TOOK GOLD!

Here is my first match from this weekend. I had two matches, I won both on points. ( this is the gym's video... not my music!)

I ADDED MY SECOND MATCH BELOW.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6l8f...ature=youtu.be

that was cool! you're good, better than a lot of blue belts. Lock down that leg triangle when you take the back. not that you need my advice.

Match #2 (pretty boring)

http://youtu.be/pbraS24PAKE

Good job on Gold and that 2nd match was not boring, ive been in and seen way more boring matches you at least pull guard if the stand up isnt working which i love. Plus your transitions are smooth and quick. I know that ref personally which is funny he almost stopped it in both matches when you almost had the keylock but those were some really tough women good job again.

You did good Rachael. You housed those cats. Ref did save the gals from torn ligaments but glad you won. Ref should have stopped and called you the winner in both, by sub.

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Originally Posted by Slick Rick

Ref should have stopped and called you the winner in both, by sub.

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Thats what i thought in the first match. otherwise it encourages people to have to just go for the break right off. That girl was risking her arm pretty bad.

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Originally Posted by Angel"EL DIABLO"Diaz

your transitions are smooth and quick.

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No shit, thats what made me say blue belt level or wrestling experience? Glad this isn't a co-ed sport.:)

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

Great job Rachael! very impressive! :D

Awesome transitions! In the first match, hide that foot in half guard and shoulder the hell out of her face.

Congratulations!

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.

looking very solid Rachael. it is obvious you are putting in a lot of time on the mats.

Awesome matches Rach. Congrates on first, you looked great.

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Originally Posted by Rachael Kaulig

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.

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Perfect attitude to have

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Originally Posted by Rachael Kaulig

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.

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I felt the same way! I almost didn't feel ready but now that I have it, it has given me even more motivation to keep training harder and start working on fine tuning the details of my game. I've seen, especially with women, Blue is when you come across the girls who are in it because they want to be, not because a boyfriend or someone else is training with them. The level of competition is much higher here in the Midwest when you get out of beginner.

As for the almost submissions, Naga is getting tough on forcing taps and protecting people from injury. I noticed it at my last naga and it got annoying having a ref in the way. I understand their reasoning but it still can throw you off when youre trying to do something with an additional hand in your way.

Great matches and keep showing those girls how tough you are!

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Originally Posted by nathan orchard

looking very solid Rachael. it is obvious you are putting in a lot of time on the mats.

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Originally Posted by Daniel Valdez

Awesome matches Rach. Congrates on first, you looked great.

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Thank you very much.

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Originally Posted by Amber Kamischke

I felt the same way! I almost didn't feel ready but now that I have it, it has given me even more motivation to keep training harder and start working on fine tuning the details of my game. I've seen, especially with women, Blue is when you come across the girls who are in it because they want to be, not because a boyfriend or someone else is training with them. The level of competition is much higher here in the Midwest when you get out of beginner.

As for the almost submissions, Naga is getting tough on forcing taps and protecting people from injury. I noticed it at my last naga and it got annoying having a ref in the way. I understand their reasoning but it still can throw you off when youre trying to do something with an additional hand in your way.

Great matches and keep showing those girls how tough you are!

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I totally agree about blue is when you see the girls who really plan on sticking around. You and I both know there is a pretty big turnover of women in this sport. My gym stripes (even though we obviously don’t wear belts). I only have two so it will be awhile for me BUT I am here to stay!

And thanks! :)

You have nothing to worry about, you're a badass, might as well have that blue now. I'm about to go tap some blues in about 3 hours here and you have better transitions than me.

I am absolutely stunned that she did not tap to that Americana. That hurt just watching it.
Great rolling Rachael!! Attack attack attack!!

Nice job Rachael!!

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Originally Posted by Kurzy

I am absolutely stunned that she did not tap to that Americana. That hurt just watching it.
Great rolling Rachael!! Attack attack attack!!

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Well, The ref threw me off. He put his hands right on us. I honestly thought he was stopping it. But when he didn't, i was super confused. This is my first time doing NAGA and in reading the rules I read more than one time, you can be DQd talking to a ref during the match. I won both my match and took 1st, so I am not bitter!! :)

I always learn so much during my comp matches either way. This was my 5th competition this year...and I cant wait for my next one!

Great matches Rachael!

Congrats! That girl in the second match was in some side control hell right thurr! Looking really good Rachael! Your game is coming together, keep pushin, keep polishing, you have alot of potential :)

Good job Rachael!