Russell

[Russell @Raz_74]

On my way to my last and biggest tournament of the year. Been training my ass off for this for months, hoping to finish the year strong!💪

[Russell @Raz_74]

It’s a myth that anyone can achieve whatever they put their mind to, but no one can stop you from dreaming and trying!

[Russell @Raz_74]

Gave it a shot. First time competing at IBJJF’s Masters World Championships. Placed 3rd. Watching video playbacks, I made a lot of mistakes, but I’m learning so much with every one of these opportunities that I’m blessed to still be able to even attempt.

[Russell @Raz_74]

Third national title snagged this year!!!

[Russell @Raz_74]

So, I did a thing again. Decided to take a shot at ADCC US Nationals in Las Vegas over the weekend. Got there to find that since there was no one in my division, they moved me down to a lower age division, then threw me (A BLUE BELT!) in with the black belts! Pulled it off!🥇

[Russell @Raz_74]

Core unit used (engaged with ECelica), plus any two range-2 units with WoM (one engaged with ESigurd). The WoM unit with the lowest attack will strike the fortress first, so that’s the one you want to engage with ESigurd.

[Russell @Raz_74]

8/2/25 Rival Domains 1-turn single-core feather farming strategy. My WEdel is up for friends to use.

[Russell @Raz_74]

Finally decided to try #CapCut to create/edit some projects using footage from some of my BJJ matches. Fairly satisfied with the outcome considering this was my first attempt, but definitely see room for improvement. It was pretty fun to play with, too.

[Russell @Raz_74]

Core unit used (engaged with ECelica), plus any two range-2 units with WoM.

[Russell @Raz_74]

7/26/25 Rival Domains 1-turn single-core feather farming strategy. Most weeks lately she hasn’t been wanting to cooperate, but this week WEdel is going straight for the fortress. My WEdel is up for friends to use.

[Russell @Raz_74]

I’ll try to find some time to edit some pics/videos. Still watching some of my teammates compete and exploring Las Vegas while I’m here.

[Russell @Raz_74]

All in all, decent weekend!

Masters 5/blue belt/-222 lbs/gi American National Champion

Masters 5/blue belt/open class/gi AN 3rd place

Masters 5/blue belt/-215 lbs/no-gi AN 2nd place

Masters 5/blue belt/open class/no-gi American National Champion

[Russell @Raz_74]

@Darktendo_55 Still dabble in FEH, just don’t have time to figure out how to play competitively right now. Hard to quit cold turkey a nearly decade long addiction.😅

[Russell @Raz_74]

So, I did a thing today. Did someone say “National F***ing Champion!”? Masters 5/blue belt/-222 lbs. Not exactly black belt open class champ, but still feels pretty good! Signed up for the blue belt open class next, we’ll see how that goes. I’m already here, why not?

[Russell @Raz_74]

Hit a decent foot sweep again to give me a major advantage to secure the win.

[Russell @Raz_74]

14 mats set up, tons of food and apparel tents, and still only using half of the space we’re in! And this is only one of several “halls” here at the Las Vegas Convention Center! This place is HUGE!🤯

[Russell @Raz_74]

It’s finally here. IBJJF American National Championships, in Las Vegas. I’ve got my gi division today, no-gi tomorrow. Unfortunately, these will only be streamed on the paid subscription app FloSports.

[Russell @Raz_74]

Hot AF here, too!🥵

[Russell @Raz_74]

Core units used, plus any range-2 unit with WoM. Cordelia is engy with ECelica.

[Russell @Raz_74]

6/21/25 Rival Domains 1-turn feather farming strategy. None of the Edelgards were cooperating and attacking the intended target sitting on the fortress, so I busted out the OG feather farming team. Put my Cordelia up for friends to use in case theirs are too OP now.