three60roundhouse Posted October 19, 2002 Share Posted October 19, 2002 Just got home from the Grapplers Quest Worls, big competition to say the least. I competed in both the childrens 115-130 division and the women's 119 and below competition, losing both in my first matches! It was a good experience though...I haven't been grappling for long and next month's NAGA, hopefully, will reap bigger rewards! My first match in the kids division was against a very solidly built guy from Tiger Schulmann's, a veteran grappler...I know he's won a few of these things before, and after armbarring me in the first minute, he went on to win the competition! He was a nice guy though...kudos to him. Second match, women's featherweight, against a small asian woman, great balance and agility. She was very slippery, this match went awhile with her in my half guard. She began to pass, and I tried to get back up on my knees to face her and put her back in full guard, but she had an amazing full spin into back mount, and after that she choked me to submission! Well, I didn't win anything, but it was a great experience! 1st dan Tae Kwon DoYellow Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu16 Years OldGirls kick butt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeaF Posted October 19, 2002 Share Posted October 19, 2002 Good for you 360, glad you had fun Goju Ryu Karate-do and Okinawan Kobudo, 17 Years Old 1st kyu Brown Belt in in Goju Ryu Karate-do, & Shodan in Okinawan KobudoGiven enough time, any man may master the physical. With enough knowledge, any man may become wise. It is the true warrior who can master both....and surpass the result.I AM CANADIAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karateka_latino Posted October 20, 2002 Share Posted October 20, 2002 Congratulations, you got there and competed against more experience grapplers, gain experience and had fun, You got there and lose, but you at least tried, next time you'll have more experience and you'll do it much better in my book you ARE a winner. Good for you. Keep training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondick Posted October 20, 2002 Share Posted October 20, 2002 Congrats 360, keep training hard and dont quit one day you will get to kick butt, believe it!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three60roundhouse Posted October 20, 2002 Author Share Posted October 20, 2002 Well, I know that in jiu-jitsu you have to be the nail a long time before you get to be the hammer - I just have to wait for my time! Until then, I will train hard! 1st dan Tae Kwon DoYellow Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu16 Years OldGirls kick butt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeRo Posted October 21, 2002 Share Posted October 21, 2002 well done 360! im sure you tryed your best, better luck next time. train hard and one day you will become the hammer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bon Posted October 22, 2002 Share Posted October 22, 2002 You'll be amazed at how much more you learn now and want to learn. I got arm barred in my first competition which fueled my desire to learn how to pass the guard properly. I choked someone out in less than 20 seconds in my last tourney, very satisfying It takes sacrifice to be the best.There are always two choices, two paths to take. One is easy. And its only reward is that it's easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punchdrunk Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 360 major kudos! You aren't a nail. You are an anvil! Hammers may beat on you but you will out last them all. One cannot choose to be passive without the option to be aggressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabid hamster Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 great job. i hope you will do well on your next tournament if you plan to go! It is only with the heart that one can see clearly, for the most essential things are invisible to the eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeygirl Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 Wow...I can't even imagine what a BJJ match would be like... Congrats on simply having the courage to do it! Stick with it and you'll do great! 1st dan & Asst. Instructor TKD 2000-2003No matter the tune...if you can rock it, rock it hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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