Today was the Sande International BJJ open. He put his name down as the instructors at the club suggested he do it for a bit of an insight into competetions and experience. So he entered the white belt 55kg category. They ended up moving some things around and in the end there was 4 boys about the same age and weight and experience within a couple of junior belts.
Haakon stepped up to them at for his first match in BJJ ever. Fight ended after 4 minute at 0-0, Haakon got the ref decision as he was more active going for submissions.
Second fight, Haakon was up by 11-0 after about 3 minutes then he got the opponent in an Americana and the ref stopped the fight.
Third fight, Haakon was pretty technical and was up 11-0. He had full mount and was applying pressure. He stuffed the other kids arm across his face and applied body pressure. Tightening it all the way. The ref stopped the fight. Win by choke to Haakon. The other kid freaked out a bit and was saying why the ‘f’ didnt you stop and kind of lashed out at Haakon. Haakon did nothing wrong and played till the ref stopped it. The other kid couldn’t tap as his arms were tied up and couldn’t verbally tap as he a mouthful of his own Gi.
3 fights, 3 wins and 1 gold medal.
Proud dad moment and Haakon was chuffed stiff. Especially the kudos he was getting from the coaches and our friends from Frontline (who he fights Thai Boxing for ) especially the 4th degree BlackBelt from Rio who is the Professor congratulating him and giving him props.
Most people get nervous and screw up there first big tournament. Haakon was like, ‘I am not tired at all, can I go again in a higher weight group?’