Massive shoutout to @ogtreyrobinson Trey made Brassileiros feel special. The commentary, the energy… it genuinely elevated the whole experience.
Always great thanks to Heath for guidance and support and for telling me to go all in on half guard and helping me come to terms with being the thing that would disapoint my family the most , a guard puller.
And to everyone who tuned in, lit up the chat, and backed me , I felt like a superstar out there. That meant more than you probably realise.
That was the best I’ve ever performed. One of those days where everything just clicks. And yeah… I’ve got to be real with myself , maybe I never hit a moment like that again.
But I’m going to work like hell to prove that wrong.
And if that was the peak?
Then .... I can die happy with that.
Proud to represent 🇮🇪 Ireland, Pedigo Submission Fighting, and Limerick City.
My 50th podium also marks a fifth major IBJJF title, and a European Championship won at blue, purple, and now brown belt. That part is special to me.
Four matches in the division — three quick submissions and a hard battle in the final. Nothing easy, nothing given.
Still so much to improve. Still plenty to fix. That’s the exciting part. I’m nowhere near done.
I can’t wait to keep performing, keep competing, and keep chasing the next level.
Thankyou to everyone for the support.
Thanks to HQ for setting the bar high.
Thanks to everyone at The Slideby for trying to jump over it.
My heart is full ❤️
Thanks @maat.app for the pictures.
When people ask me why do I think belts are important in bjj , I'll show them this.
This was a wrestle up to start the opening match
Made it to the Quater Finals.
I broke my arm basing poorly on a judo throw.
I believe I would have beaten the guy if I got to the ground without injury.
Yet I didn't, and the reason I didn't was because I was truly outclassed and shown to be a day 1 white belt on my feet versus a skilled judo player.
Within an hour of losing my match I had found two time Olympic Judo medalist Jimmy Pedro to break down the video and explain to me what happened
I feel like I learnt an entire world of information in 10 minutes watching a 9 second clip.
For those of you still reading this , I'm sure you know me well enough to know what's going to happen next.
Get prepared to see some people get dropped on their head , I'm going to learn Judo 🙏🔥
Thanks for the love and support.
Time to rest up and reload.
@thegis.asia
Sometimes misunderstandings happen in competition and emotions can get in the way.
A few months ago me and @runningbacktopsf had a disagreement during ADCC Ireland that brought a lot of negativity online for both sides.
Today, here in Abu Dhabi at the Grand Slam, we met again in the warm up area, spoke face to face and apologized to each other. We both learned from the situation and decided to move forward with respect.
At the end of the day, what matters is growth, respect and keeping the true spirit of Jiu-Jitsu alive.
Happy we could put this behind us.
The real winner is BJJ. 🥋🤝 🙏🏻
#BJJ #ADCC #AbuDhabiGrandSlam #Respect #BJJIreland
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@runningbacktopsf ficou com o vice-campeonato Brasileiro após uma final decidida por uma vantagem em um Ezequiel na guarda fechada. Mesmo assim, nada apaga a performance brilhante apresentada no campeonato mais difícil do mundo. 🫡🥈🇧🇷
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@runningbacktopsf finished as the Brazilian Championship runner-up after a hard-fought final decided by a single advantage from an Ezekiel choke attempt in closed guard. Even so, nothing can erase the brilliant performance displayed at the toughest tournament in the world. 🫡🥈🇧🇷
Disrupt their rhythm.
Dancing is hard.
Smashing os easy.
It takes two to tango,
But only one to snipe.
If your opponent is doing improving as the tempo and rhythm changes. Stop the rhythm , stop their flow.
"An enemy in harmony must be divided"
"When an enemy acts wisely , deny them the chance to continue"
"Strike not at weakness alone but at emerging strength"
@peuf.photo for cover pic 💪✌️
Lots of arm bars and knee bars latley.
Not practiced , Not by design.
It was recently noted that arm bars are just half guards of the arm.
When it fits in general it fits the general 💪✌️❤️
