The IBJJF Manila Open was such a great learning experience. Just being there to watch the matches was amazing. Being there to compete was way better. Fought seasoned Purple belts with huge comp records, truly honored to share the mats with them. All Praises and Glory to God for keeping me safe from gym prep to the podium. Thanks Coach Stephen and the Wack-wack Wrecking Crew for the class last Monday-- I was able to apply the techniques and some of the pointers there ;) . To the entire KMA familia for the love and support, thank you. To Sama Moto and to my parents who made this birthday wish a reality, thank you. To the entire Encore House of Athletes family, my wins are your wins. I dedicate this to you guys and I hope next year we can all compete together at the 2018 Manila Open. Michaelo and Barbie, thanks for taking time to watch and celebrate my wins. Most of my students were not with me on matside, but I truly appreciate the cheers via chat. Time to help Mohammad prepare for his UKC match next. To Joward Agao and Coach Born Bryan Aquino, thanks for taking vids of my matches. Coach Tony, thanks for the water, Banana and Gummi Worms :D to Aj Angeles of Entrap FightGear for my training and competition apparel, thank you. Will always be a fan of the 2.0. Solid as hell. Mad respect to Coach Pierre and the rest of the BGC crew as well for last monday and friday's sessions. I gotta thank my mother-in-law Louie Madrona as well for removing the cups of rice from last week's meals, definitely helped with the weight cut. And to Des for motivating me, allowing me to train extended hours to prepare for comps. I love you ma. MYLP :* 8 hours of competition. 5 matches. 5 kilograms lost a week before comp. 2 Golds, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze earned. Soli Deo Gloria. Next challenge-- my wife's scheduled C-section and welcoming our 2nd daughter to #teamabella. Ossss! #fabriciointernationalteam #FIT #onekamphuisfabriciobjj #encorehouseofathletes #entrapfightgear #ibjjf #manilaopen #neverstopcompeting #neverstoplearning #eitherwinorlearn #onepercentbetter #whitebeltmindset
