On May 31, 2014 I competed in the MatShark RGV Summer Open. At the age of 14, I competed in the adult male 140-155 pound blue belt division. I weighed in at 155 pounds. I won 1st place in both the gi and nogi divisions. I won the bronze medal in the adult male nogi absolute intermediate division. In one of my nogi absolute matches I was up in points 8 to 2 against an opponent who competed in the 205 pound bracket when I was disqualified with about 5 seconds to go in the match due to a knee reap. Thank you to Gabriel Ambriz, Patrick Chancey, Joe Vela, Dustin Garcia and everyone who coached me during this tournament. You can click on “Continue Reading” to see some videos and pictures from this tournament.
My first gi match of this tournament.
My gold medal gi match. I submitted my opponent at 1 min 27 secs by straight armbar from triangle.
My first nogi match.
My gold medal nogi match.
My first absolute nogi match.
I was ahead on points 8 to 2 with about 5 seconds to go in my second absolute nogi match when I was disqualified for a knee reap.
I won bronze in the absolute nogi intermediate division by submitting my opponent with a straight armbar from triangle.
