Dude. Where do I even start!
This was one of the best experiences I've had in a while. The turnout wasn't as large as everyone had hoped, but man there was so much fun and learning. As usual, Brandon and Sean dropped conceptual knowledge which will change the way I look at defense, offense, and how they tie in together. Then on Sunday, I had my mind inundated with two entire systems of positional submissions that are going to open up my game immensely. In addition to Adlai's crucifix, and Nathan's leg locks, they are just awesome people. They both have convinced me that Michigan and Oregon are places that cannot be overlooked when considering traincations. Knowing that the jiu jistu from those areas are top notch, and seeing the quality of people that they are, I cannot wait to go visit. And of course, my Alabama family made us all feel welcome and at home while we trained, competed, and partied together. Also another state that you must not pass up when considering where to go visit.
And competing was great as well. It turned out to be more of an in house tournament, but man was it a great experience. Getting to watch all of my 10th Planet family going to war was incredible. Nathan Orchard was a killer out there in the professional division. He came up in second place, but he had three straight slaughterings before the finals match, and his finals opponent he beat once already! No matter win or lose though, we're still on the same team. And man did watching him fight really make me proud to be a part of this awesome clan of modern day samurai.
Oh yea, and I won my first gold medal! It was in the blue belt division, against some stiff blue belt competition, but taking it home like that was an amazing feeling.
Here's my first match against 10P Gulf Shores Blue Belt, Dyana Lee-Daniel. Girl is a beast and I can't wait till I go back so we can have our rematch.
This was one of the best experiences I've had in a while. The turnout wasn't as large as everyone had hoped, but man there was so much fun and learning. As usual, Brandon and Sean dropped conceptual knowledge which will change the way I look at defense, offense, and how they tie in together. Then on Sunday, I had my mind inundated with two entire systems of positional submissions that are going to open up my game immensely. In addition to Adlai's crucifix, and Nathan's leg locks, they are just awesome people. They both have convinced me that Michigan and Oregon are places that cannot be overlooked when considering traincations. Knowing that the jiu jistu from those areas are top notch, and seeing the quality of people that they are, I cannot wait to go visit. And of course, my Alabama family made us all feel welcome and at home while we trained, competed, and partied together. Also another state that you must not pass up when considering where to go visit.
And competing was great as well. It turned out to be more of an in house tournament, but man was it a great experience. Getting to watch all of my 10th Planet family going to war was incredible. Nathan Orchard was a killer out there in the professional division. He came up in second place, but he had three straight slaughterings before the finals match, and his finals opponent he beat once already! No matter win or lose though, we're still on the same team. And man did watching him fight really make me proud to be a part of this awesome clan of modern day samurai.
Oh yea, and I won my first gold medal! It was in the blue belt division, against some stiff blue belt competition, but taking it home like that was an amazing feeling.
Here's my first match against 10P Gulf Shores Blue Belt, Dyana Lee-Daniel. Girl is a beast and I can't wait till I go back so we can have our rematch.
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