I have never really celebrated after winning a tournament because none of the wins felt like they were enough for me. The first tournament I ever did was exactly 2 years ago on Saturday when I competed in the Naga worlds. This Saturday marked 2 years as an active competitor in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Submission Grappling. I started training at Clockwork BJJ in March of 2008, and competed in the Naga worlds about 2-3 weeks after I started. That was when I brought home my first gold medal. It was in the Mens Flyweight Beginners division(under 1 year).
That day about 20 of my friends came out along with with my father to witness my first competition ever. I was nervous, I was excited, I was dedicated on bringing home a gold medal. After 3 hard matches, I won the gold, but that wasn’t enough for me. I wanted a belt. I envied those guys, walking around with those awesome belts.
On Saturday April 10th, 2010. I, Rome Za, won my first Expert Division at Naga and took home that belt. The feeling was incredible. It was the first time I yelled after a victory in pure joy and happiness.
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aww baby, you just made me cry <3