Ryan Corsillo and Cathy Tran-Zwanetz Promoted

Another Day, Another White Belt Getting Surfed On

Tuesday marked the end of an era, as Generation Four of the White Belt Competition Team came to an end; Cathy Tran-Zwanetz and Ryan “LadiesMan217″ Corsillo were promoted to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belts.

Cathy Tran-Zwanetz is Crazy 88′s first female Blue Belt promotion.  With a indefatigable work ethic and positive attitude, Cathy has a come a long way in a short time.  Her assistance with the kids classes and Crazy 88 social events has been invaluable.  However, it was not just her off-the-mat activities that led to the belt – Cathy has had a total score of 42-2 pts in 3 competitions and garnered 2 Gold Medals as well.  I am proud to have her represent Crazy 88 as our first woman BJJ Blue Belt!

Ryan Corsillo, or as well call him LadiesMan, is one of the smallest guys in the room.  The reason I bring this up is because it is not easy to come into a training room day in and day out, knowing that everyone has a size advantage over you.  Most students get discouraged and end up deciding to spend their nights watching the box sets of their favorite HBO sitcom or playing X-Box Live (if this is you, we still love you – now get back in the gym).  LadiesMan did not quit and over his months of training developed an effective Jiu-Jitsu style that relies on technique, flexibility, and movement.   Great job LadiesMan!

Ryan "LadiesMan" Corsillo

Cathy Tran-Zwanetz

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