On September 6, 2014, I competed in the South Texas Jiu-Jitsu Classic. At the age of 14, I competed in the adult male gi light weight (147 – 163 lb) division and the adult male nogi advanced light weight (147 – 163 lb) division. I weighed-in at 160 lbs. I won 1st place in both gi and nogi. I had two matches in each division and won all four of my matches. All four of my matches were against different competitors. Thank you to Gabriel Ambriz, Jaymes Chancey for coaching me during my matches. Thank you to my instructor Jake Montalvo and to all my training partners and teammates. You can click on “Continue Reading” to see some videos and pictures from this tournament.
My first gi match of this tournament. I submitted my opponent with an ezekiel choke.
My gold medal gi match. I submitted my opponent with an ezekiel choke.
My first nogi match of this tournament. I submitted my opponent with an ezekiel choke.
My gold medal nogi match. At the end of regulation time, my opponent and I were tied with four points each. In a 2 minute overtime round, I submitted my opponent with a rear naked choke.
I weighed-in at 160 lbs.
Matthew Hernandez from team HJJC won 1st place in gi and 3rd place in nogi.
Eddie Gonzalez won 1st place in gi and nogi.
Henry William De La Paz won 1st place in gi.
Ryan Cortes with arm raised.
Dustin Garcia won 1st place in gi and nogi.
Rey Figueroa from team HJJC, at the age of 12. stepped up and competed against a 14 year old.