Kellyn Smythe: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt
Congratulations to Kellyn on a superb blue belt demonstration. Thanks to Paul Moresi (brown belt under Ralph Gracie) for being the final boss. My knee is still recovering from a partial MCL tear (check my left knee at 7:05 in Bernie’s demo) and it was great to have him help out. Bravo Kellyn!
Uke: Richard Ponti-Smith
Partner 1: Brendan Bigos
Partner 2: Jeremy Loomis
Partner 3: Donald Bowerman
Partner 4: Paul Moresi
Filmed by Rachel Dunaway
Edited by Becky Creswell
Music by Roy Dean
Anthem
Crystalline
Bhodi Tree
Superb is right. That may very well be the smoothest Blue demonstration I have ever seen. I will only refer to you as “Silk” from now on.
And your murder squad was BRUTAL. Nobody was nice to you. Excellent work though; I saw glimpses of your purple belt to come throughout.
TJ from Over There
on Friday, May 06, 2011
Kellyn - Great demo bro. I wish I could have helped you out on this to pay you back for helping me out on my test when I was out there. Sweet hip bump to triangle and your spinning arm bar looked smoth and like it was in fast forward. Slick dude!
Kristian Fraser - Tsunami BJJ from Regina, Saskatchewan Canada
on Friday, May 06, 2011
Gameness. Was awesome to watch, and I’m really amazed at how fast you’ve progressed!
Kaileb from Redmond
on Friday, May 06, 2011
Great Job Kellyn, sorry I missed it. Techniques were on point. Like TJ said that roster was STACKED but you showed tremendous heart and that’s what its all about. New Blue to New Blue, I’m honored to share the road on this journey with you and many others at RDA. Congrats man!
Bernie from Bend
on Sunday, May 08, 2011
Way to go Kellyn! Very impressive demo. It’s been a true pleasure training with you and watching your progression and passion. Well deserved and hard earned blue.
Steve K from Bend Or
on Monday, May 09, 2011
Like Houdini or James Bond… calm under pressure, and able to get out of almost anything. Awesome!
Emily from Bend, OR
on Thursday, June 02, 2011