Was able to attend service this morning starting my day right with praises to the Lord and finishing this evening giving more thanks to Him for this victory 🙏 Today was a really great day winning Masters 2 Black Medium Heavy at the IBJJF Long Beach Open. What made it extra special is the idea I want to always lead by example on the mats and with my own children. I improved on my mistakes from last tournament in training, diet, and mental conditioning. I was able to hit the takedown I taught in class last week, used good tactics, and I came in 3lbs under weight thanks to nutrition advice from @trentmeauxmma @tonyapaulson and hard training with @chacharo19 and everyone at @erikpaulsoncsw and @breajiujitsuofficial. Thank you to my coaches Erik Paulson, Danny Suarez, and Dan Lukehart for believing in me. It was also great to see my college wrestling teammate @abdelhamedsadik and my work twin and Jiu Jitsu brother @educkwox. Life is busy, I know. But if I can do it, while in the middle of a jury trial, a supportive wife, and two wonderful children, you can too! #csw #csbjj #riganmachado #breajiujitsu #jiujitsu #socalcombatclub #competition #blackbelt #ckfightlife #breakpointfc (at Walter Pyramid LBSU) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpyX1hVnrRv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2oflrn2gligm
