10. 10P Hot Spot.

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12-19-2010, 03:21 PM
John Hickman

My NAGA videos from Texas 12/18/10. 10P Hot Spot.

I don't feel too bad about this event since I have no gym training at all, and only been to two seminars.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ13qmF0K3g

I left my head down there and he caught me in the darce. I'm kicking myself in the ass for that because I knew better, but those long arms are a bitch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOODAJ7ZVLY

This match is the finals for the masters division.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozHUDH9Agmk

Any comments, good or bad, are welcome and appreciated. By all means, leave advice. lol
12-19-2010, 11:47 PM
Andy Lopez

not bad for no formal training. I live in TX and wanted to compete in naga but college work bogged me down so im gonna have to wait for the next event. what weight class do you fight in maybe we will get matched up next time
12-20-2010, 07:59 AM
John Hickman

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Originally Posted by podsandgods

not bad for no formal training. I live in TX and wanted to compete in naga but college work bogged me down so im gonna have to wait for the next event. what weight class do you fight in maybe we will get matched up next time

Thanks, and I fight at featherweight. (140s) I've thought about maybe trying to make 139.
12-20-2010, 08:25 AM
Chris Leavelle

Good job...really got to watch for those darce's and Jap. neck tie's when you go to whip up, its something I really struggle with too.
12-20-2010, 08:32 AM
John Hickman

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Originally Posted by Chris Leavelle

Good job...really got to watch for those darce's and Jap. neck tie's when you go to whip up, its something I really struggle with too.

I know, man. I was working for a darce there also, and after the match I was like" fuuuuck. I could have hit the jap necktie." Could have done a lot of shit now that I've watched it, but oh well. Coulda, woulda, shoulda. I'll be better prepared next time.
12-20-2010, 11:00 AM
Eddie Bravo

Good job dude! Where do you train? In a garage with buddies? How long have you been training? :)
12-20-2010, 11:17 AM
John Hickman

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Originally Posted by Eddie Bravo

Good job dude! Where do you train? In a garage with buddies? How long have you been training? :)

Mexia Texas, sir. We spent about $1800 on mats, and put them in the carport. We train no matter if its 100 degrees or 20 degrees. I've been doing it for about a year and a half, and during that time, I also sat out 8 months with a bruised sternum. I attended your seminar in Sherman early this year, and a Royce Gracie seminar a few months ago. Other than that, I've learned from DVDs.
12-20-2010, 12:08 PM
John Hickman

Forgot to add this one. This is a buddy of mine that I got into the 10P revolution. He won his first by points. This is the second match, and he lost his third by points. He LOVES the 100%. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PBGlO0eq-U
12-20-2010, 12:11 PM
Nate Hollyfield

Where is Mexia, Tx man?
12-20-2010, 12:13 PM
John Hickman

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Originally Posted by Nate Hollyfield

Where is Mexia, Tx man?

About 30mins east of Waco.
12-20-2010, 12:23 PM
Mario Espindola

good job bro. i was suppose to be there in there in the same divison. but had to sit out with a hurt neck. hopefully ill see you next time.
12-20-2010, 12:34 PM
John Hickman

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Originally Posted by that1guy07

good job bro. i was suppose to be there in there in the same divison. but had to sit out with a hurt neck. hopefully ill see you next time.

For sure, man. Everybody told me not to go this time, because my shoulder is jacked up. I think I tore something back in August. The doctors in my area are quacks, dude, and didn't want to do anything for me. I finally have an appointment made in Tyler for the 3rd. So, if I'm good to go in Feb, I will be there!
12-20-2010, 01:15 PM
Eddie Bravo

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Originally Posted by Facility74

Forgot to add this one. This is a buddy of mine that I got into the 10P revolution. He won his first by points. This is the second match, and he lost his third by points. He LOVES the 100%. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PBGlO0eq-U

Awesome finish! :)
12-20-2010, 04:00 PM
John Hickman

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Originally Posted by Eddie Bravo

Awesome finish! :)

Speaking of that finish, when Jesse is wiping his forehead, we actually call that "The Eddie Bravo." We got it from watching you in videos, you were always moving your long hair out of your face. lol Oh, and Jesse said you made his fucking day with your comment. lol
12-20-2010, 04:20 PM
Scott Yockel

keep workin hard man. Just a tip focus more on position, you guys kinda "rolled around" back and fourth. Get your position and then go for the sub. nice 100%!!!
12-20-2010, 04:51 PM
Andy Lopez

did you travel to dallas for the naga tourny?
12-20-2010, 04:53 PM
John Hickman

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Originally Posted by podsandgods

did you travel to dallas for the naga tourny?

Yeah. It took about a hour and a half to two hours. Not long at all. We ddint even have a place to stay, thanks to a buddy of mine, but luckily, we found a room just a few miles from the tourny for about 59 bucks lol
12-20-2010, 04:57 PM
Andy Lopez

well cool. i will def be competeting at the next few events. not sure if we will be in the same division but if you need a place to stay next time i might be able to work something out (i live and train right out of dallas). sick skills by the way, really impressed given you dont train at a gym. Honestly the best thing about training at a gym is the ability to roll with a new opponent every time. Instruction is good and all but i learn most of the stuff outside and bring it with me
12-20-2010, 05:00 PM
John Hickman

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Originally Posted by podsandgods

well cool. i will def be competeting at the next few events. not sure if we will be in the same division but if you need a place to stay next time i might be able to work something out (i live and train right out of dallas). sick skills by the way, really impressed given you dont train at a gym. Honestly the best thing about training at a gym is the ability to roll with a new opponent every time. Instruction is good and all but i learn most of the stuff outside and bring it with me

Yeah, man. Awesome, appreciate it. I can def feel the difference though with guys that have a legit teacher and the guys that don't. I know I'd be a hell of a lot better with a real teacher vs DVDs lol
12-20-2010, 05:03 PM
Andy Lopez

yea it has its advantages. i have things from my instructors I know i wouldnt have picked up anywhere else.