Mions is a very hard competition. There were 700 fighters from 12 countries. There were lots of regional teams from France taking part. I had 27 in my under 34kg weight group. I did not like the rules this year as you had to take a grip with both hands before you were allowed to attack. We stayed with Antoine and Monique they are very nice and it gives me a chance to try my French. I really enjoy the waffles with chocolate that Monique makes all day at the competition.
Jessym Bourouaha (France) First Fight
I was happy to win my first fight with an Ippon
Antoine Routier (France) Second fight
Antoine was a good fighter who had won the under 30kg section in 2009. I threw Antoine for Ippon but it did not count because I had only gripped him with one hand. Antoine countered my poor O-Uchi-Gari late on and won the fight with a Wazari.
Lucas Charpin (France) Third Fight
Lucas was a good fighter from one of the regional Teams. I got 2 early scores and defended well. With 10 seconds left I threw Lucas with a big Ippon Seoi-Nage.
Massard Guilaud ( France) Fourth Fight
Christian was a very tall fighter. This fight went the distance and I won it with a wazari and a yuko.
Dylan Dias (Belgium) Bronze Medal Fight
Dylan is a very good fighter but I was fighting better now. I controlled the fight winning it with 2 wazaris.
I was very pleased to come back and win a bronze after losing to Antoine. The group was won by Gwenael Duny. He is a good strong fighter from Marseille. We got on very well and I look forward to some good fights with him.
On Monday there was a good training camp with more than 250 on the mat
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