Tournament time

Went to Fuji Tournament in Westerville on Jan 18. It was a great experience.
1- Learned a lot: I have a lot to learn still on the mat! Even though there was outward relaxation, I froze up a little on the mat. I need to understand that my opponent is going to have a game as well. My opponent will have a weakness I need to find. I need to be better and quicker at finding and assessing the weakness based upon body type. I hate triangles. I still hate triangles.

I learned a ton in the weeks leading up to things. Working out, how to eat, taking mind off the game and putting it back in the game.

Realized that need to find and roll with some different body types to be prepared and it would be helpful if they were higher belts.

Mentality is very important. Do I think that the win is mine? Is it mine to take? Do I want to win or just show up?

Overall, this was a bucket list item for me in the sense that I always wanted to do a BJJ tournament.

My wife is the best and so supportive. Charles Reidmiller (Sensei) and Rod Rodman are very supportive people. Partners Dan and Alex are fantastic training partners.

I want to participate in another tournament.

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