George McGinnis, instructor at York Mixed Martial Arts Academy, sent out this emial on how YMMAA did at the Keystone Games in the judo tournament:
Among the Keystone Games competitors today (July 27th 08) were YMMAA representatives George McGinnis and Wayne Schaffer. To accompany them with technical support was long time friend and coach, Charles Parker.
McGinnis and Schaffer competed in both Masters and Seniors. McGinnis would go on to place 3rd in Men’s Masters middle weight and Schaffer would go on to place 2nd in Men’s Masters light. McGinnis was bumped out of the Seniors division his fourth fight in by a controversial (Ipon) call that even had the audience pleading with disappointment. Schaffer was eliminated his 3rd fight in by Ipon.
Here’s a few words regarding the event and the importance behind Judo. McGinnis: “I have been doing B.J.J now for a few years but I have to admit that previously one of the major draw backs to my overall game was take downs. Since I have committed time and consistent effort to Judo and becoming more well rounded, events like today help me gauge were I am one event to the next. I’d like to thank my friend Chuck for being persistent and patient with me through my Judo development. Today was for you my friend!” McGinnis, Parker and several others are scheduled to compete in numerous B.J.J / Judo tournaments over the next two months.
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