First Judo competition

[AndrewSimonsen]

Had my first one today. First match was against a orange belt from my club, it lasted about a minute before I was ipponed. Second match was against somebody else I avoided the judo tie up for the most part and used shots to try and bring the match to the ground. I was moving around well down there but I didn't know very many submissions so we were stood up twice. Then he ipponed me at I think three minutes in.

Edit: I got a silver medal but I placed 3rd out of four. The guy who got fourth gave up after his first match.

[moogong]

That is cool, Andrew! If you apply the same discipline you used in your TKD and wrestling, I am sure you will be getting gold in a short period of time.

[starkjudo]

Excellent! I heard the Texas A&M team made it - mode competition than I was expecting. I was at a JJ clinic, otherwise, i'd have been there. Will you be back in Jackson for the tournament on the 11th?

[AndrewSimonsen]

I think we are going to a tournament in Texas at that time. The Texas A&M team was there but really it was a very small crowd.

[Webmaster]

Good job Andrew!

[Abbax8]

Judo tournaments tend to be on the small side compared to other sports.

Peace

Dennis

[Musubi Dojo]

Congrats Andrew!