Here's an e-mail I received from Todd Reid, who trains with George McGinnis and Brad Souders:
Team: YMMAA (York Mixed Martial Arts Academy)
On December 2nd a small team from the local area traveled to D.C to compete in the US Grappling Championships. Among the competitors was George McGinnis of Manchester and Brett Myers of York.
McGinnis competed in the Executive (No Gi) division at 179.5 pounds, earning second place and then went on to win gold in the executive Gi division. McGinnis also managed to deliver two shut-out victories and two submissions during his combined five matches.
Myers fought in the men's No Gi 160 - 169.9 pound division, winning his first match (via advantage points) but fell short of his third place finish by a close third round match that went to points.
The fighters would like to thank NHBGear.com, Miles Muffler and Gold's Gym for the continuous sponsor support.
Congrats guys, keep the subs coming.
Heh, I should point out that I *have* trained with George and Brad in the past (and hope to again in the near future) but I haven't been training much at all for the past several months. Don't want to give anyone the false impression that I'm anywhere near as good as guys like George and Brad! But thanks!
Awesome job guys. Keep whoopin ass.