tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456765418480247631.post2412854311067382897..comments2008-04-29T11:06:18.126-07:00LUKEnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456765418480247631.post-54513886097160270562008-04-29T11:06:00.000-07:002008-04-29T11:06:00.000-07:002008-04-29T11:06:00.000-07:00Hahahaha! Well, I have open-mat sessions just next door to my apartment and I live on the other side of Sukhumvit, walking distance to Nana.<BR/><BR/>Mark is a great guy and very strong competitor. He worked his ass off for the Pan Ams and we're very proud of his performance.LUKEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07821308249918762164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2456765418480247631.post-7172790663611015862008-04-29T11:03:00.000-07:002008-04-29T11:03:00.000-07:002008-04-29T11:03:00.000-07:00How did Mark do in his matches? When I was in Thailand a couple of weeks ago I watched him and his classmates train at an open mat on a Sunday (most stuff was closed due to Song Kraan) and was very impressed by his skills and dedication. Hey, he won his division at the Pan Ams! What was refreshing to see was the attention he was giving to standup and standup strategies and to rules. It's good to hear he is also watching out for the safety of the players out there.<BR/><BR/>I kept trying to get out to visit your school too, but my wife mumbled something about Soi Cowboy and Nana are on Sukumvit and would let me go. :-)<BR/><BR/>Next time! In the meantime keep up the good work. My question "is there 'real' bjj in the Land of Smiles" was answered with a resounding YES.2Oldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10043684016249165144noreply@blogger.com