Kaitlyn Nicolasa took Silver in the open weight today in her 1st tournament as a Blue Belt! Kaitlyn is the most easy going girl to roll with in class but, when she steps out on the tournament scene....BEAST MODE!! Kaitlyn started training in a class that I taught (intro to BJJ) a couple of years back when she was only 16. She puts in a lot of mat time and is VERY dedicated. It's been fun to watch Kaitlyn's BJJ game grow along with our friendship!
It's always great to see your teammates/friends perform well in a tournament. But, it especially rewarding to see them use things you showed them or helped them perfect! Today, two ladies that I have spent lots of mat time with, one for the past 2 years and the other for the past few months, did awesome today at the 6th Southwest Classic! Kaitlyn Nicolasa took Silver in the open weight today in her 1st tournament as a Blue Belt! Kaitlyn is the most easy going girl to roll with in class but, when she steps out on the tournament scene....BEAST MODE!! Kaitlyn started training in a class that I taught (intro to BJJ) a couple of years back when she was only 16. She puts in a lot of mat time and is VERY dedicated. It's been fun to watch Kaitlyn's BJJ game grow along with our friendship! Mechelle Perkins took Gold in her 1st tournament ever! Mechelle started training about 6 months ago, she is great at picking up techniques and as a former competitive gymnast, has a strong will to win! Mechelle has not only become a great training partner, she has become an amazing friend. I am so excited to be a part of her BJJ journey, that has only just begun, and very blessed to have her and her family in our lives! Sorry girls....but, I do have to say that the most exciting part of the weekend was watching my son take Gold in the Purple Belt lightweight division. Tyson had a tough bracket but, came home with the Bling! One of my other highlights today was seeing one of Tysons students, a little 8 year old girl, cheering on "Coach Tyson". It makes me so proud to see what a great job he is doing, not only as a competitor but as a teacher. Love you Tyson! Your going to do BIG things! Congrats to my little ladies who competed this weekend too! Haillee (who also got promoted to Yellow belt) Darby and Amelia! Amelia's Mom Robbie, also took Gold today in her 1st tournament! You girls are so awesome and I'm so happy to have you as my students, sponsored athletes and my friends!! <3
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