09/13/2026
We had a successful day today.
Jason Fredericks battled through bracketing errors, four overtimes in his first fight, and five overtimes in the finals match to take gold. In this camp, we made key adjustments to Jason's game, which led to an *immediate* and dramatic improvement.
Gerardo entered the pro bracket for the first time. This bracket featured a mix of professional athletes and up-and-comers, fighting for a $2,000 cash prize. He placed fourth ahead of purple, brown, and black belts. This is an outstanding achievement and an excellent first showing, as Gerardo is still ranked at blue.
Micah went out on his shield; he took a risk, bumped up in age and weight moving to the blue belt, adult 170 bracket. While his risk didn't pay off today, he's made key adjustments; he has a clear understanding of the work that needs to be done if he's going to continue moving up in age and weight.
Our athletes continue to surprise us with the challenges they're willing to take on. They consistently take the hard path, and it's a big part of why they continue to improve so quickly.
We're proud of you boys!
