The Latest Mixed Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Muay Thai Kickboxing News from Team Lloyd Irvin Baltimore HQ
Come Try Any or All of Our Martial Arts Programs for 30 Days Free!
Call Now (443) 283-1450!
-
NAGA: North American Grappling Championship Results
Posted on November 17th, 2007 No commentsAge Skill Weight Result Mike Atkin Executive Expert No-Gi — 1st Kwami Mensah Masters Beginner No-Gi Lightweight (<160 lbs) 1st Masters Beginner Gi Lightweight (<160 lbs) 1st Josh Plaschkes Adult Expert Flyweight (<140 lbs) 4th Jovie Soriano Masters Beginner No-Gi Welterweight (<170 lbs) 1st Masters Beginner Gi Welterweight (<170 lbs) 2nd Mike Atkin won another Championship Belt this weekend, dismantling his first opponent 14-0 (included in the points was a Japanese wizzer that left the crowd oohing and aahing) and armbarring his second. Mike loves giving his Championship Swords and Belts out as gifts so we commend Mike on beginning his Holiday shopping early this year.
Kwami Mensah has been competing like a madman the last few weeks. He fought in four divisions (Masters Gi, Masters No-Gi, Adult Beginner, and Adult White Belt), winning two Golds. They say that one tournament can be the equivalent of six months of training so we’re anticipating Kwami developing into a dominant force in the coming year!
Jovie Soriano, now armed with 2 months of Jiu-Jitsu, took home a 1st and 2nd place (5-1 for the weekend). He submitted one opponent with an Ezekielle and racked up a host of points on the other four. In the finals of the Gi division, Jovie was up 8-4 but “got greedy” falling into a submission. Lesson learned… two Golds next time!
Also, thanks to Jovie for the updates from the tournament and this short writeup on Joshua Plaschkes!
“All of our medals were over overshadowed by Josh’s inspiring performance. Not only did he compete in the Expert level No-Gi, but he continued to compete in lieu of braking his foot in during regulation time. Score was tied, Josh’s foot broken, ref asked if he wanted to stop – THE MAN CONTINUED. Opponent could not defeat Josh in overtime even though Josh was obviously hurt and in pain. Each scored 2 pts. Overtime ended in a tie. They went into double overtime sudden death. Everyone was cheering on Josh. It was like the scene from The Karate Kid. Opponent got the takedown and it was all over. After all that, not taking defeat easily, Josh fought for 3rd place. Opponent immediately went for a heel hook on Josh’s bad foot. Josh submitted.”
Great showing by all involved and extra accolades to Josh who submitted his first Expert division (recommended for grapplers with 5+ years of experience) opponent before his great effort in the Semi-finals.
Leave a reply
