Well it has been a while since I dropped a blog. I have been a little busy this year. Busier than i've ever been. Pursuing this life has been an amazing journey good and bad but I know that I am in the right place and I love it. My life has changed in every way imaginable. I can definitely see the direct reflection in my work, fighting, and teaching. I have become a better teacher, better competitor, and a better person because of the changes. I did what people always say to do, i learned to love myself. The results are evident.
I fought in January on 24hrs notice to redeem myself for all the hard work I did for my fight in December when I fought sick. I won an IKF belt that night and it was the
beginning of good things to come. I didn't feel the normal stress and pressure of any of the previous fights and it was my first fight in Miami. I loved and needed that experience. Cool side note: It was kickboxing in a cage. very cool. Shout out to Jay Dezand my boy Luis Rodriguez!!
LMT was born!! I started doing Muay Thai training camps this year. It has been a blast. The first camp was small, like 6 people. As of the last camp we were up to about 12 or 13. We are growing rapidly! I also was able to take 2 fighters to their debut fights. We walked away with a champion, fighter of the night honors, and Fight of the year for IKF PKB! Much Love to Yoka "The Belgian Bomber" D. and Felipe "Babyface" Puente! They are amazing fighters and I can't wait for the next year and the future of Lucky's Muay Thai and for these two warriors.
My retun to Jiu Jitsu. Well I had wanted this for a long time. I just sort of kept it in my mind that I would continue with Jiu Jitsu as soon as I could find an instructor that I trusted and could learn from. My personal feeling about Jiu Jitsu is that I believe in it. I can feel the soul in it....too deep?? At any rate I love it and I was able to get back to learning with the help of 6 degree blackbelt and Vale Tudo legend Jorge Peirera. A blackbelt under Rickson Gracie I feel honored to be a part of that lineage. I was able to secure a silver medal in the state tournament and a gold in the IBJJF Miami Open. Not to shabby for just starting in Gi. Love my Jits man!
Then there was Thailand. I am still blown away. My girlfriend Taylor and I talk about it daily. There was something about that place. Besides the training, the food, the people, and the history. It was in the air and you could feel it with every breath. I think we received a little blessing with that trip, can't wait to return.
I just feel blessed to have had a full year of great experiences with amazing people and I look forward to 2013. You have all helped me to keep my focus on my passion and I love you all for it. Thank you for giving me the perfect year! LMT!!!
Special Thanks to The LMT Team - Yoka, Jorge, Benjamin, Felipe, Jennifer, Luis, Elliot, Mark, etc etc... If I missed you it wasn't on purpose. I Love you guys, Thank You!!!
