Final Day At USJF Jr. Nationals | Will Kui Wins Silver Medal

What’s up Judo Sports Fans?  Team North Jersey Judo is back in North Jersey and ready to celebrate the 4th Of July weekend!  We made some pit stops along they way through Ohio to purchase some items so we could have some fun on the 4th but going to keep that to my self.

 

USJF Jr. Nationals Championship final update:

 Brandon Kui won 2 matches and lost 2.  His first match went into over time and could have gone either way.  During on of his wins he scored a full point throw getting a should throw on a much taller player.  He competed very well and for the first time experienced a division which allowed choking.  He did a good job of applying a few during his 4 matches.

 

Will Kui lost his first match but won his next five matches to get him into the final gold medal match.  The final match went the full 3 mins and ended with Will’s opponent throwing Will for a full point throw with 4 seconds left in the match.  William showed great mat awareness, displayed intelligent decision making playing a conservative game when ahead in his matches and finally showed that he wasn’t out of the tournament after losing his first match.  In the face adversity William showed perseverance.  William can now add Jr. National Finalist & Jr. National Silver Medalist to an already full resume. 

 

I’m very proud of all three members of North Jersey Judo.  When you see them at the dojo please don’t forget to congratulate all of them.  If you guys like what you’ve read please hit the Face book icon below and share it with your friends.

Our friend Matt Koch also took 1st place in the IJF div.  He was very composed and knew what to do.  Congratulations to Matt Koch and everyone who has supported him in his efforts to be the champion he is today.  Way to go Matt!!

 See you all on the Judo mat!