Day 23: Preparing for Competition

In a few days I will compete in my first No Gi Jiu Jitsu tournament in Murrieta California. I’m feeling nervous, anxious, excited…work has made it hard for me to get into West Coast as much as I’d like to. But the days I am there, I put in work and Brian’s lessons continue to help my confidence…and of course today was no different.

I decided not to really talk (or write) about training today. Instead I want to talk more about what’s driving me with One Man’s Quest.

The support from my family, friends and fellow students has been incredible. Each time I hear someone say “Hey, I just checked out you blog” it makes me feel even more eager to compete, win and let everyone see anything can be done if you make a plan and commit to it. In Todd’s first blog he said that by putting my experience online for everyone to read as I move along my journey, it puts more pressure on me NOT to give up. Cause if I do, everyone who follows my blog will see I quit.

Jiu jitsu has become a part of my life. Practicing and learning new things is truly fun for me. Becoming completely exhausted and so tired you just want to lie down, is what I look forward to. The workout, the challenge, the improvements make it all worth it.

This weekend I compete not for me but for everyone who has stopped by and read the blog. For my cousin Julius and my brother Mike who run Dojo Fightgear with me. For Brian and the entire West Coast Jiu Jitsu family who prepare me. For my family and friends who have continued to wish me luck on my journey. For the rest of my team OMQ Todd, Martha and Mervin who continue to motivate me and push me to get in the right physical shape to compete.

And especially, for everyone who has ever tried something completely new and different and made it a part of their life.

And last but not least…for my Dad. Who was a huge fan of competition and knowing that I never got involved in anything that would have interested him. I know if he were here today, this would definitely be something we would talk about.

Thank you all again for reading this. First stop, Murrieta. Next stop…stay tuned.

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