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Got tapped by a student and I'm so proud.

2 year(s) ago • 838 views • 7 replies

David Valderhaug
David Valderhaug
Blue beltVerified42 forum posts1020/200
2 year(s) ago
For context I run a small club on the Isle of Skye and have been training on and off since 1999 or something like that. 99% MMA and no gi.

The club has been running since the end of April this year, and nobody had any prior experience... Just big highland lads.

At MMA sparring this week one of my students caught me during a takedown, sprawled me down into turtle and worked his way into a choke.

No excuses from me, he got me fair and square.

As a coach I am so proud.
John A. Byrne
John A. Byrne
Black beltVerified1013 forum posts6370/1000
2 year(s) ago
For context I run a small club on the Isle of Skye and have been training on and off since 1999 or something like that. 99% MMA and no gi. The club has been running since the end of April this year, and nobody had any prior experience... Just big highland lads. At MMA sparring this week one of my students caught me during a takedown, sprawled me down into turtle and worked his way into a choke. No excuses from me, he got me fair and square. As a coach I am so proud.
Nice! Isn't that truly the goal as a coach, to help our students be even better then we are, and we all grow. Happy for ya!
David Valderhaug
David ValderhaugOP
Blue beltVerified42 forum posts1020/200
2 year(s) ago
Nice! Isn't that truly the goal as a coach, to help our students be even better then we are, and we all grow. Happy for ya!
100%

I'm well past my prime at 49, and I'm just running the club to share what I know.

I want all of them to be better than me.
Anthony Nelson
Anthony Nelson
Black belt 1st degreeVerified489 forum posts10580/1000
2 year(s) ago
For context I run a small club on the Isle of Skye and have been training on and off since 1999 or something like that. 99% MMA and no gi. The club has been running since the end of April this year, and nobody had any prior experience... Just big highland lads. At MMA sparring this week one of my students caught me during a takedown, sprawled me down into turtle and worked his way into a choke. No excuses from me, he got me fair and square. As a coach I am so proud.
I will be out there in September for vacation. Great job with the student
David Valderhaug
David ValderhaugOP
Blue beltVerified42 forum posts1020/200
2 year(s) ago
I will be out there in September for vacation. Great job with the student
If you are free at anytime, and are around on a Monday/Tuesday evening, feel free to come along.

We're always looking to learn.
Anthony Nelson
Anthony Nelson
Black belt 1st degreeVerified489 forum posts10580/1000
2 year(s) ago
If you are free at anytime, and are around on a Monday/Tuesday evening, feel free to come along. We're always looking to learn.
I could stop by and watch a class, throw some questions at me while I’m there if you like
David Valderhaug
David ValderhaugOP
Blue beltVerified42 forum posts1020/200
2 year(s) ago
I could stop by and watch a class, throw some questions at me while I’m there if you like
That would be amazing, just let me know if you're around.
Frank Skov
Frank Skov
Brown beltVerified1 forum posts1540/700
2 year(s) ago
For context I run a small club on the Isle of Skye and have been training on and off since 1999 or something like that. 99% MMA and no gi. The club has been running since the end of April this year, and nobody had any prior experience... Just big highland lads. At MMA sparring this week one of my students caught me during a takedown, sprawled me down into turtle and worked his way into a choke. No excuses from me, he got me fair and square. As a coach I am so proud.
Nothing you proud as a coach.

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