05/09/2026
Las Vegas was one to remember for Coach Tony and Coach Matt at the World Masters.
Matt had a tough first-round loss by submission, but that doesn’t tell the full story. He showed courage, fought with heart and never stopped looking for a way back into the match. That kind of tenacity is what competition is really about. Proud of you, mate.
Coach Tony was fortunate enough to beat last year’s medalist 18–0 in the first round, but I missed out in the second-round qualifier by points. Not the result he was chasing, but that’s competition. Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn, and you always come away with something to build on.
The biggest lesson is that courage isn’t just stepping on the mat when you feel confident. It’s stepping up, putting yourself under pressure and giving everything you have, regardless of the result.
Proud of the effort and proud of the journey . We’ll take the lessons, keep working and come back better.
To anyone thinking about competing: don’t wait until you feel ready. Put yourself out there. The experience, the lessons and the people you meet along the way are worth it.
Training for next years Worlds begins when they return 💪
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