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Log in to leave a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. However, it has also been the most rewarding. Some people think that getting in a cage and fighting makes you a man. Raising your kids, supporting your family, and earning an honest living is what makes you a man. As for MMA, my biggest challenge has been trying to find the balance between my passion for the sport and my responsibilities as a father and an adult.
There have been many times that I would rather be on the mat and in the gym. But at the moment, fighting does not and probably never will put food on my table. What specifically brings you joy along with competing? What stands out the most for me is coaching grappling tournaments. I really enjoy coaching kids, especially my son Blake.
I love watching the kids grow on the mats right before my eyes. I believe adults can learn a lot from children in competition. The heart they display on the mats is something to behold. The most recent memorable moment would be when my son won gold at the last Fight to Win — Tournament of Champions show. He trains like a warrior and I was proud to see him receive a much deserved medal. I always try to stay in fight ready physical condition. But the mental aspect of this sport can get very complex.
A lot of factors come into play that can affect my mental game and sometimes preparing mentally is just as hard, if not harder, than all the mat time required. I compete in this sport because I absolutely love it.
Training has been great. Kingwood MMA has six fighters on this card. All of us are having a great camp. We push each other, carry each other, and grind it out on days a week. Our strength and conditioning coach Michelle Paez enjoys torturing us with some insane plyometric workouts. Most of us are lucky if we can walk the next day.
We also have been working with Olympian and multiple time National Champion wrestler Derrick Waldroup. He has excellent insight when it comes to applying wrestling to MMA. These two coaches have been an invaluable addition to our team. I am fighting Chris Sutton from Gracie Barra. I know that this will be the toughest opponent I have faced.
He comes from a great organization and is like myself. We both have BJJ backgrounds so this could turn into an interesting ground fight. This is a must win fight for both of us because the winner is in line for a possible title shot. MMA has too many variables. Hopefully Eric can line that up for me. First and foremost, a big thanks to you Mike.
Your work is mostly all guts and no glory and you seldom get the credit that you deserve. To my coaches but more importantly my friends Tom and Michelle, the commitment you have for your students and fighters is honorable.
You have inspired me more than you could ever imagine. Remember Me. Monday, September 6,
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