If you don’t already know, I never used to be a fan of No Gi, after all, I have learned to love it!  The first time competing with Team Lloyd Irvin, I did the 5 on 5 Team Challenge(No Gi).  I won my first 2 matches by submission, and lost my second match to a girl from Renzo Gracie’s team.  Team Lloyd Irvin took first and it was a great experience.  I was so nervous to compete, and I had been out due to a back injury for 8 months.  The Team, kids and adults were very supportive which made me feel comfortable and not as nervous.

Shortly after, I participated in the No Gi Pan Ams and took 1st.  I was really beginning to love No Gi, and I can’t wait for the next Abu Dhabi Trials.  I plan on competing in Abu Dhabi someday, and winning.  On the other hand, I love the Gi and World is still me priority.  I have the Houston Open coming up next weekend, and then after that is Pan Ams.  I am really looking forward to competing in these big tournaments!  This will be my first year competing in the Worlds.  Our Jiu-Jitsu camp for Pan Ams start on Monday, boy are we going to have some good training!  Stay tuned for videos and more!


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