On Dec 1st, Master Lloyd sent 7 of his top youth guns to Las Vegas to Solidify the top spots in the 2007 Ratings. Take a look at the highlights from the weekend.
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The team did great as they captured 9 advanced titles. Derrick Holmes solidified his place as the Number 1 Youth RATED grappler in the Country for 2007 in both Gi and No-Gi categories, matching the feat done last by now teen standout, Ryan Villogram in 2005. Ryan, also brought home a Championship Belt and Silver medal in his 1st tournament in over 5 months after tearing his abdominal muscle in August.
Carlo Levell and Cedric Bryant ran the table in both of their divisions as they flew back to Maryland with multiple titles.
Ti-Jean Awad came 1 match and 1 sec short from clean sweeping both of his divisions. Ti-jean at 84 lbs was the smallest of his 95 and below weight class and had his finals opponent in a full blown Kimura only to hear the buzzer sound simultaneously as his opponent tapped. It was a great match never the less with both Ti-Jean and his opponent fighting every second until the match was over. Ti-jean walked away with 1 Belt and 1 silver medal.
A great effort was also turned in by Aarae Alexander and Cory Walker (2 Bronze medals).
The Kids had a great time as always in Vegas. They arrived late Thursday evening and enjoyed many activities that Vegas had to offer. Among some were the Lance Burton Magic Show, and the Stratosphere Skyscraper Rides.
Oh yeah! This video’s a good time, no?! Oh, you know it is! It’s a GOOD TIME! Riiiiiiiight?
I loved the videos, but the main event was the 95 and under Grapplers. I think they burned more energy then the other/heavier class champions. Thanks for sharing these and many other Martial Arts videos.
D.lew