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Originally Posted by Mike Brewer
If you're anything like me, you're your very own worst critic, so I'll spare you the criticisms. I thought you did well in the first fight, showing some good scrambling when you needed to, a fluid sweep, and a couple of good, smooth attempts at the arm before you finally got it. Good fight, especially being your first!
Jubaji is right. If you decide to keep going with these types of tournaments, you're going to do well. I admire your willingness to take some risks and expand your abilities, and I think in the end it will make you a much more complete fighter.
Congratulations!
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Thanks, you're definitely right on that one, I'm still beating myself up for freezing up in tournament. I usually handle the jitters rather well in standard grappling tournaments but this judo tourney gave me the heeby-jeebies.
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Tip? Try some less traditional grips... Pant leg or obi (belt) and work on your reversals.
I think you did well for your first time, don't be disappointed with your losses. The harder you get slammed this time the harder you try next time!
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I'll definitely take your advice on the grips. I usually grip fight pretty hard but all that definitely flew out the window the second the match started and I just kinda held neutral grip
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I definitely appreciate everyone for the feedback and advice, I will definitely keep training and trucking along. I'll keep you guys posted on my judo progress (and maybe my grappling too if time permits but I do too much of that for me to constantly post about). Next stop in Judo: Sunshine State Games in July. If I work hard now I'll be damned if I don't sweep a few victories under my belt during that tournament.