Training for 2009 National Championships (San Diego, CA - April 17 - 18)
Length of Training: January 1, 2009 through April 15, 2009
Results: 2nd in 90kg division; 2nd in Open ages 30 - 50
Training for 2009 President's Cup (Atlanta, GA - June 13 - 14)
Length of Training: April 27, 2009 through June 11, 2009
Results: 1st in 90kg division; 2nd in Open division
Training for 2009 World Masters Championships (Atlanta, GA - August 19 - 23)
Length of Training: June 26, 2009 through August 14, 2009
Results: 3rd in 90kg division; Could not stay to compete in Open Weight Class
Training for 2010 National Championships (Myrtle Beach, SC - May 1 - May 2)
Length of Training: January 26, 2010 through April 28, 2010
Results: 1st in 90kg (45 - 49 year old) division; 3rd in Open/Unlimited weight (30 - 50 year old) division
Training for 2010 World Masters Championships (Montreal, Canada - August 17 - August 21)
Length of Training: May 10, 2010 through August 15, 2010
Results: DID NOT COMPETE. Had to cease training in mid July due to severe neck/back issue that caused numbness in right pinky and ring fingers along with forearm and tricep. Additionally, my wife is due to deliver our baby in September. So, she requested that I not attend the tournament. Still dealing with neck/back issue as of this update on September 9, 2010. MRI revealed no major damage.
General Training - No Target Competition at this Time
Length of Training: September 7, 2010 through TBD
Training for 2011 National Championships (Orlando, Florida - April 29 - April 30)
Length of Training: Jan 24, 2011 through April 26, 2011
Results: TBD