my first grappling match ever

beginner 145lbs team bombsquad NE Grappling Challenge.

I went for o soto gari and seoi nage. My opponent was a very tough girl with a good jiu jitsu ground game. She was super flexible and didn't seem to flinch during a hard armbar. Much respect to her.

I took second place.

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[jyyceleb]

she shoulda been handicapped 10pts for those shorts he was in

[zucchinipants]

Those shorts are for making people feel uncomfortable about their own sexuality. Once they're distracted, then I pounce. That's my strategy, anyway. Not sure if it works...

[JoeLauzonDotCom]

I'm sure you felt real tough acting like an asshole to a girl. I would think you could use a reasonable amount of control on a girl thats been training for two weeks. I just hope a few of my guys will have a chance to repay the courtesy you had and dump you on your head, slam you a few times, rag doll you all over the mat and grind their forearm across your face. It's a small world, so I am sure they will get a chance.

[zucchinipants]

I'm sorry, Joe. I had no idea of her skill level at the time and took the match seriously. I kept it standing because I assumed her ground game was much better than mine. Of course I had no intention of injuring her or of "grinding my forearm across her face". Believe me, I never feel like a tough guy. The only thing I wanted to do that day was use the throws that I've learned, not hurt anybody -- if she landed on her head, then my technique needs improvement. I hope she's ok.

[mdksdmf]

im with joe, you never use ur strength against someone of less experience size or strength. you use technique..not to mention u wouldnt score anypints "keeping it standing". if u wanna "keep it standing" fight me or anybody else in a cage. my girlfriend trains MMA and jiu jitsu and i hope we see you around the next tournament.

[zucchinipants]

I have only 3 months experience and am not strong. I didn't choose to fight her, knew nothing about her, and wasn't told to throw the fight for her sake. I should upload the video of her other fight where the guy almost ripped her arm off in a kimura. Talk about not using strength...

It seems like common sense that you don't enter a grappling tournament without being able to defend takedowns and break a fall, at least.

She did well, and I'm sure she'll be awesome in a month, as you say.

[diddyjwu0624]

I don't even know why there is a debate here. If you have to say "protect"; "take it easy on"; or any of the sort, then that person is NOT ready to compete. I do understand the cliche "girl vs guy" argument but she and her trainers should have been prepared for that coming in and if she wasn't, THEN SHE WASN'T READY! I don't blame Joe for standing behind his students/family, but don't bad mouth another fighter for showing her that there is no sympathy anywhere, hence making her stronger for it.

[meathammer666]

Why was nothing said at the tourny? Why wait and complain about it online if it was such an issue?

[Readabookism]

dude...why would u post this? and why do u have a shit tat on the middle of ur back? and most of all...why the fuck am I watchin this?

[SassyPimpin]

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[dangflo]

Haha what a hobo. Beats a girl 3 weight classes under you unconvincingly, while wearing your underwear.....

[darthsasuke554]

Who cares. hell for all he knew this chick could have been the female incarnation of Rickson Gracie

[mmask8r]

How bout all you complaining just stfu lol he did fine, he slammed her, big fuckin deal she sholda learned how to take a takedown so thats ur fault Joe, as her coach, sholda had Her n the gym gettin redy wether it was jj day or not

[xMazingerZ]

Il n'a pas à la prendre en pitié. Si elle est incapable de compétitionner contre des hommes, qu'elle ne fasse ps ce genre de tournoi tout simplement :PP

[GrapplersPlanet]

join Grapplers Planet and find people to roll with in ur area.. register your school.. :)

[fidjibajs1]

Just remove this video.....

[fidjibajs1]

@zucchinipants Not to be rude or anything but if you cant submit a girl you need to work out your grappling, ALOT

[alwayssunnyinny]

@zucchinipants Thats the worst fucking idea ever. Those shorts are to make you feel better and not way you down.