Thomas Pryor: BJJ Blue Belt
Congratulations to Thomas Pryor on a spirited and very game blue belt demonstration. His dedication is obvious and inspiring. Bravo!
Filmed by Steve Burke
Edited by Becky Creswell
Uke: Darryl Nakahira
Match 1: Richard Ponti Smith
Match 2: Dennis Doi
Match 3: James Malone
Match 4: Roy Dean
Music: Camarillo, Futura, and Strings by Roy Dean
The comradery that develops among BJJ practitioners is one of the aspects of the gentle art that make it so great. The people we roll with, sweat with, bleed with, and laugh with are such an integral part of our experience in Jiu Jitsu. I miss RDA, for multiple reasons, but especially because of guys like Tom. He always showed up to the Academy with his ego checked at the door and with nothing but words of encouragement and kindness. Tom is a genuine and honest guy who is generous with his smile and always quick to pat you on the back
Congrats on your Blue Tom, I am truly sorry I missed it. It was awesome to see you in action, your spirit is what makes you so much fun to roll with and is what shined through in your demo.
Great triangles by the way. Tom’s using his legs more, LOOKOUT!!!
Bernie from Portland, OR
on Tuesday, August 09, 2011
nicely done!
Jeremy Gore from Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
on Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Fantastic Tom!
What a clean display of heart, technique, and mindfulness. I am so bummed I missed it, but I am thrilled to have kind dedicated folks like you join me and my RDA brothers—and sisters—on this fantastic journey.
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Kellyn from Bend
on Wednesday, August 10, 2011
That’s my big brother! We used to wrestle as kids. I think I recognize those moves from back in 1973.
Way to go, Tommy!
Ruthie
RuthAnn Pryor from Windsor, CT
on Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Bernie said it perfectly. I’m honored to be able to call you a friend and training partner. I too am bummed I missed this one. Here’s to many more years of training, laughs, and friendship. Great job Tom, and wear that belt with pride!
Steve K from Bend OR
on Friday, August 12, 2011
Congratulations, Tom. What I noticed most was maintaining technical execution of movements while under pressure. The more I work with less experienced people, the more I appreciate this as a gauge for being ready for blue belt. You definitely demonstrated that you more than ready for this promotion. Very well deserved indeed.
TJ
TJ
on Saturday, August 13, 2011
That’s my little brother. I think having 4 older sisters is how he learned to defend himself so well. Way to go Tom!
Love you!
Patricia
Patricia Pryor Smith from Hillsborough NJ
on Saturday, August 13, 2011
Yay! Congrats Tom! Miss you in class and bummed I missed your test. You have so much heart for this sport.
Well deserved!!
Jamie K from Bend, OR
on Tuesday, August 16, 2011