Ayuso Grapples

Been doing Judo for a while now and one thing I’ve realized is this stuff actually works.

People see the throws and think it only works if someone grabs your gi, but balance, timing, pressure, footwork, and knowing how to move another human body translates everywhere. Wrestling, BJJ, MMA, self defense… doesn’t matter.

The coolest part is that a technique doesn’t need to be flashy. Sometimes it’s just one small off-balance and suddenly somebody is flying 😂
Judo also humbles you quick. One day you feel unstoppable, the next day a teenager launches you into orbit. Keeps the ego in check.

Honestly just grateful to keep learning and getting better little by little. 🥋

Some pictures from past Army combatives tournaments

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Seminar with Heath Pedigo and the Daisy Fresh gang. The level of talent on the mats during the two day seminar was incredible.

Only two competitors but got 4 great matches in the Submission Challenge Marietta. Unfortunately didn't go my way in my weightclass losing 2 out of 3 with the same damn leg lock but found the holes in my game thatbI need to work on. Absolute got a super fun match that went to overtime where I managed to get an armbar. On to the next ones!

Yesterday night had the privilege of getting promoted to blue belt! Thank you to all the people that have been with me during this ride 🤙🏽

I love to travel and visit other Gyms, it is a good way to get better without the high stakes of competition. I have never had a bad experience visiting a gym. I'm close to have a year training BJJ and have trained in 16 different Gyms (Between Judo and BJJ). Shoutout to and this time for making me feel so welcomed. 🤙🏽

An honor to share the mats again with ! New tools to add to my guard game🤙🏽

Had the opportunity to compete in Lacerda Cup. The Modern Army Combatives competition where units everywhere send their best fighters to compete. Had a 29 men bracket and got eliminated after finishing the day 3-2, but I'm extremely grateful for the chance to share the mats with my brothers in arms.