*Update, Spoke to Michael today and he foot locked one of the Taranaki Blue Belts. :) Funny when they were gloating about the same thing earlier in the year. :)

Some initial news from the GSW crew that went in the SJJ NZ Nationals.

Only 3 entered and it sounds like it was a really small turnout all round.
This from Dion:

"Well done Mike, Jeremy and Cain from GSW who entered in the SJJ nationals.

Mike picked up 3rd in his division, Cain came away with 2nd and a nice trophy too. (Mike robbed in his first fight by odd rules - points taken away from a fighter who pulls guard during overtime - after dominating the match to that point.)

A few good grapplers in the tournament. Eugene from Paraparaumu, Daniel and Wayne from Hastings, and Pina, Carl, Emma and the crew from Taranaki.

Aside from the above who put on some good matches, there were very low numbers in the tournament and the overall standard wasn't as high as hoped. (Jase and Hemi kicking themselves for not bringing their gi along.) Plenty of room for more GSW players to get in, compete and do well.

Once again, good on you guys for stepping up and entering."

And this comment from Jeremy:

"Got mauled by Alex from Taranaki.

He didn't tap me but controlled the fight well and won on points
- my only match."

Well done to you boys for stepping up I'm sure once you get your head around the rules things will be easier.