Ok, technically it’s the best weekend ever.
Seriously couldn’t get much better.
Just a shout out to the Athens Judo Club, who I’m told haven’t forgotten me. Thanks for everything guys, including the nickname.
If you’re wondering if I remained “Gumby Dammit” in my old age, here’s a trip down memory lane: Shoulder 360 from a keylock!
Link to the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMFuFLpBlHg
I was promoted to Shodan by my old Judo professor today!
The body of UFCs Evan Tanner was found yesterday. He had apparently died of exposure after running out of gas and water on a camping trip alone, deep in the desert.
RIP Evan
Spring is here, and a 4 mile run never felt so good.
It’s the least I could do since I missed jiu-jitsu last week. That technically broke one of my resolutions (to go each week unless I had a good reason) but thankfully the spirit of the resolution lives on and I will still go more often than previously.
I think I’m going to shave my head again…
Emo-bangs were a fun trip back to my High school days, but alas, I remember how annoying it is to have to fix my hair again.
Not to mention how annoying it is to grapple with hair in jiu-jitsu.
A pretty positive experience, I had a lot of fun (which is why I do it). Got to beat a guy, got to do a sweet flying armbar. And I did things how they ought to be done, so I wouldn’t feel like apologizing to anyone afterwards (unlike one of the guys I fought).
No medals this year.
Oh, and the best part was after really busting my hump to make cruiser-weight, I weighed in at 195.5 (clothes on) which is a new personal best, down from 223. (This new years resolution is working out pretty well)
Also good was that my chiropractor fixed me up very well so that my recent neck thing was a total non-factor.
The only thing I would have changed is the MAJOR overcrowding problem. I’m no stranger to conventions but this was ridiculous. And going to the bathroom was like visiting a stadium full of Katrina survivors.
I would have maybe liked checking out some more of the convention too, I kind of rushed out to get home in time to watch UFC with my boys.
(and I suppose I could have done without the bruised ribs, heh)
I’ll post video later, got to rehydrate now from cutting weight.
This is what happens when you don’t provide enough room for people and their shit. It’s a pile of shit and people.
I just signed up to compete on 03/01/08.
Wish me luck.
What a great year and the next will be even better. Thanks for partying on the eve!
Happy New Year!
What a great year and the next will be even better.
Thanks for partying on the eve!
Resolutions: (updated 7/9/8)
1. Jiu Jitsu at least once a week when possible (broken, dammit)
2. No smoking whatsoever (not even occasioanl)
3. Eat right
4. Expand my profitable web projects
5. Drink responsibly
6. Philanthropy
I look forward to it all year because they allow more leglocks than other tournys.
2 days before the tourney they announce no leglocks.
Bleh.
No medal this year (I got 2nd last yr), but at least I had a really good match before being eliminated.
For the first time ever, I taped it: