Nick Stiles won the Age 12 HEAVYWEIGHT Gi Division at the Sunshine State BJJ Open on October 3, 2009. He stepped up big-time in weight for these matches, facing opponents who were 25 and 40 pounds heavier than him! (Nick weighed in at 81 lbs.) In this, his first no-gi match he submitted his opponent (who was 25 lbs heavier than him) with a nice high-guard armbar. Nick is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu student at Relson Gracie Jacksonville and a Judo student at Judo Ryu Jax.
As far as I can see, Nick beat 3 boys that were a lot taller and heavier than him last weekend. Full credits to Nick.
How did these taller kids take it? It can be pretty hard to lose to a kid that's significantly smaller.
And how does little Nick take it. Winning so many matches, even against taller and older boys, could make one feel too good about oneself.
audiofiel 2 years ago
They seemed to take it well, alhough of course disappointed. At previous tournaments I have heard "He'll be easy to beat - I'm a lot bigger than him," before a match - they then learn that size isn't everything, especially in BJJ.
Nick takes it well - he knows he's good, but he does occasionally get beat, and he knows he still has a lot to learn.
He'd rather face bigger opponents his age than smaller opponents younger than him - he prefers good competition and a challenge over an easy win.
sidstiles 2 years ago
Nice piggyback guard. Rather unique way to handle the height difference! Then, later, a more traditional guard did the trick.
ViciousVince 2 years ago
He actually got back mount points (4) for that move - the ref looked and his hooks were in, so he gave Nick the points.
sidstiles 2 years ago