1st competetion in 4 years

[Marc Baker]

Last Sunday I competed for the first time in 4 years. It was a small tournament at the Minneapolis Kali Group.

I learned a bit about trying to cut weight, and I saw where I need to improve my half guard. Basically the perfect setting to gear me up for the Grappling Games next month in Hudson, WI. Managed to get 2nd place, yay?

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As as aside, watching Eddie (and all the other Metamoris competitors) the night before was super inspirational.

[Scott Philips]

Congrats man and way to step up to the plate after such a long lay off, that can actually take some balls. Walkin away without an injury and better idea of what to develop? Sounds like a blessing to me. Post videos on here and people can help you tons.

[Joe Yunker]

Congrats, looks like we had a couple wins. Wish I could have made it out. Are you competing at NAGA?

[Marc Baker]

Congrats, looks like we had a couple wins. Wish I could have made it out. Are you competing at NAGA?

I hadn't planned on NAGA. School is sucking up way more of my time than I'd like, and I'm a poor college kid. Given the opportunity to roll for a day for $85, or putting it towards a month @ 10th Planet Apple Valley, the choice of where to allocate the funds seems pretty obvious.

Congrats man and way to step up to the plate after such a long lay off, that can actually take some balls. Walkin away without an injury and better idea of what to develop? Sounds like a blessing to me. Post videos on here and people can help you tons.

Thanks, Scott. It's been a long time away, it felt good coming back despite being totally nervous the night before. Even getting totally crushed in the final match had an up-side. I'm hoping Nate will have some advice for me once I'm over my cold and can get back into the gym.