01/26/2026
First competition in the books ๐ฅ
This past weekend I stepped on the mat for the first time and came away with 3rd place. I had two matches and lost the first by points (8โ0), then regrouped and finished strong in the bronze match (6โ0).
This experience was far more intense than I expected and gave me a whole new level of respect for the sport, the preparation, and the people willing to test themselves out there. I walked away with a lot of lessons and even more motivation.
Huge thank you to my coaches .ciprianni for the guidance, patience, and constant push especially as Iโm just coming up on three months of training.
Thankful for my entire team at for the support, the hard rounds, and the culture youโve built. Iโm grateful to be part of this room and to learn alongside people who truly care about this art.
And last but never least my wife, thank you for being there, for supporting me, and for standing matside even when the nerves were high. Having you there meant everything.
This was just the beginning. So much to learn, fix, and grow from. Looking forward to the next one.
Thank you God. ๐๐ฅ