Received my diploma from Marco Ruas today......

[Hitchahard]

After training with Marco this morning he informed me that I've learned enough, and I am in good enough shape, to earn a Ruas Vale Tudo Fighting Diploma. Its not really a belt, but an acknoledgement that I am worthy to be a member of his studio.

It was cool! After finishing his grueling workout, I rolled with him for about 15 minutes. He told me that I still don't have a lot of finishing moves but I am good at finishing the ones I know and that I was in better shape than most of his other students.

Anyway, just wanted to tell my forum bro's. I don't believe in belts or trophies telling you how good of a fighter you are. However, to be recognized (even at a low level) by a figher as great as Marco is an awesome feeling! Hard work pays off!

Anyway, my apologies if this sounds like I am bragging. That is not my intention. It is just that no one (family or friends) share my passion for MMA - I guess that's why I have you guys.

Regards,

Hitch.....

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[duchman]

Concrats!!

[dan downard]

Exellent.Sometimes a word of praise from your instructor is all it takes to revitalize your will to learn and get you going again.

[John Bennett]

Congratulations HH!

[McLeod]

Congrats man!!!
That is not bragging, it's far from it. Recognizing your own hard work and admitting that you accomplished something like this is not only healthy, but it's flippin expected!!
congrats from Macaco!

I'm trying not to post on here, but I just have to say one thing...

You rule, dude.

Congrats!

P.S. - Marco told you you were in good shape? You must train like an animal. Good job.

[BIG BIRD]

DUDE? MAN? I thought HITCHAHARD was a woman? Great job,your one tough BROAD. Congratulations.

[YeLLa-TiGeR]

CONGRADULATIONS, your a tough cookie!

[Hookah Smokin Caterpillar]

I'd be proud of myself if Marc Ruas talked to me, let alone told me I was a good fighter. Good job bro, this is a good accomplishment. Its always nice to hear you're improving and getting good

[Underdog]

Congrats, damn, my email server is under reparation, so I can't email you until the end of the month, BUT, I must tell you I'M GREEN OF ENVY!

I train in Ruas Vale Tudo by two years now, and I missed the Ruas seminar in Torino, so I'm praying that DA MAN will come here soon.

BTW, Pedro Rizzo is scheduled to have a seminar here in Italy in the next months (maybe february).

However, keep holding on, hitch, you are training with the best NHB trainer in the world!

[The Shaman]

Well done man! Wish I could train with Marco...
Keep training hard, though.

All the hard work pays off...

[SweepEm]

Recognition from Marco is special

Enjoy it.

You now have 12 more minutes of fame

[Hitchahard]

Thanks for the kind words everyone! This may just be the internet, but knowing that these thoughtful comments came from other people is greatly appreciated by me.

BIG BIRD:

No, I am not a woman. Just curious what gave you that idea? If I was, I'd never leave the house!

Anyway, I was at my nieces baptism today. Afterwards, there was all kinds of junk food around. I held-off for the most part. Just to hear a few congratulations from all of you motivates me to train harder and improve. I am just a part timer in this gig. I have a pretty demanding work schedule, but would do it full time if I could.

Tommorow after class Marco is going to play the Friday UFC. I can't wait to see Babalu's fight with Smith. And of course, I am dying to see Pulver's left hook that landed on Lewis.

I'll talk to you guys soon.

Regards,

Hitch.....

[nhb_wanabe]

I have done a Marco seminar and I know, if he recognized you you must be in excellent shape.

congrats.