Most Improved Student 2009:Ryan Gaane
At The Stronghold, many of our students make huge strides in their fitness and BJJ goals, but last year one student really took his game to another level and earned himself the title of Most Improved Student!
In mid 2008 Ryan found himself out of shape, weighing around 215lbs. Ryan saw that he needed to make a change in his life and started CrossFitting with us. He saw immediate results, dropping 20lbs in a couple of months and he also quit smoking cold turkey! Within a few months Ryan began his journey into Jiu Jitsu! Starting a new sport is sometimes a bit difficult and Ryan felt a bit out of his element.
Ryan rolling after a couple weeks of BJJ training.
Struggling at first, trying to overpower opponents by using only strength, Ryan became a little frustrated. He kept coming to class a few times a week and started to develop an interest in the sport. In 2009 Ryan finally hit his stride, he made a commitment to compete at Grapplers Quest in Long Beach. His first match in no-gi was exciting, but he ended up losing on points. Shaking off the nerves, Ryan went on to win silver in his gi division!
Ryan competed in 2 more tournaments in 09 and ended up winning a bronze and another silver medal! He now competes at the 175lb division and is training 4-5 days a week, sometimes twice a day! I can always count on Ryan to help out new students and help me out around the gym. He also does some of our graphic design work! Ryan has come a long way within the last year and in 2010 he hopes to keep competing and earn his blue belt. We are proud to call Ryan a teammate and a part of our family!
Ryan finishing with an arm triangle choke
CrossFit WOD:
Three rounds for time of:
In mid 2008 Ryan found himself out of shape, weighing around 215lbs. Ryan saw that he needed to make a change in his life and started CrossFitting with us. He saw immediate results, dropping 20lbs in a couple of months and he also quit smoking cold turkey! Within a few months Ryan began his journey into Jiu Jitsu! Starting a new sport is sometimes a bit difficult and Ryan felt a bit out of his element.
Ryan rolling after a couple weeks of BJJ training.
Struggling at first, trying to overpower opponents by using only strength, Ryan became a little frustrated. He kept coming to class a few times a week and started to develop an interest in the sport. In 2009 Ryan finally hit his stride, he made a commitment to compete at Grapplers Quest in Long Beach. His first match in no-gi was exciting, but he ended up losing on points. Shaking off the nerves, Ryan went on to win silver in his gi division!
Ryan's first gi match
Ryan competed in 2 more tournaments in 09 and ended up winning a bronze and another silver medal! He now competes at the 175lb division and is training 4-5 days a week, sometimes twice a day! I can always count on Ryan to help out new students and help me out around the gym. He also does some of our graphic design work! Ryan has come a long way within the last year and in 2010 he hopes to keep competing and earn his blue belt. We are proud to call Ryan a teammate and a part of our family!
Ryan finishing with an arm triangle choke
CrossFit WOD:
Three rounds for time of:
50 Double-unders
50 Back extensions
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