Won my first medal yesterday. It was for the hotly contested Croydon Judo Club Fun Day Seniors Tournament. At first it was only going to be me vs. the instructor (who still competes in various events), but then the only other senior who came along was roped into it as well, despite only having come along for a burger in the sun.
Fought the guy that only wanted a burger. Win by osaekomi.
Fought instructor. He played with me for a bit then a swift sumi gaeshi on his part was all she wrote.
Fought burger dude. Ippon by way of 'uchi mata'.
Fought instructor. Revenge is a dish best served falling backwards. I watched a video of my sumi gaeshi (that he let me hit) afterwards and pissed myself laughing. It felt silky smooth and lightning fast when I did it.
Trees have fallen faster.
Whatever, bro. I got a gold medal and am the reigning Croydon Judo Iron Man.