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BJJ Tournament Results
So, Saturday was my second BJJ tournament. I placed 3rd in gi and 2nd in no-gi. I had six matches and spent every last bit of energy I had. All my wins were by submission and my losses were by poin...
- Posted On November 11, 2008 09:53:18 AM
  ...ick JJ from the sounds of it. Took me 5 tournaments till i started placing. Great Job! Read More
- Posted On November 19, 2008 10:56:41 AM
  ...y. My very first match of my very first tournament I won by an arm bar. That helped my nerves a ton for the rest of them (although I didn't win all of them). Both my daughter and I compete, so I... Read More
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anybody getting ready for nationals
The Soccer Tournament finally ended
Not much of an excuse but thousands of them were in the park yesterday and I find it distracting. They even use the field in the mi...
- Posted On January 6, 2010 01:15:49 PM
  Hi. My name is Kaleigh. I am a new member of live strong so i thought i would ask you where abouts you play soccer, I am in a club soccer team and was just wondering. I would love a new friend to h... Read More
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I passed out in front of my boyfriends family
- Posted On May 27, 2008 12:52:46 PM
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- Posted On May 26, 2008 05:37:16 PM
  [color=#0000BF:ynok5io1][size=150:ynok5io1]so I have been dating my wonderful boyfriend for a year, well it will be a year next week... Anyway I have only met his folks twice because they live way ... Read More
Finally...The time for my long awaited vacation is coming =]
- Posted On June 11, 2008 12:47:05 PM
  ...place's for the schools' regional chess tournaments hehe. Good times... It's kinda strange how almost everyone in that town knows me for everything I did in school, and chess and stuff, but h... Read More
- Posted On June 11, 2008 02:41:37 PM
  ...place's for the schools' regional chess tournaments hehe. Good times... It's kinda strange how almost everyone in that town knows me for everything I did in school, and chess and stuff, but h... Read More
Call for moderators!
- Posted On May 1, 2007 09:50:16 AM
  ...tony of volunteering for all the soccer tournaments I help with. Read More
- Posted On February 21, 2007 12:58:50 PM
  Hi all, A while back we asked for people who were interested in helping to moderator our forums, approve new items, etc. We are now extending that opportunity as the site continues to grow! ... Read More
is this normal?
- Posted On February 18, 2008 02:00:11 PM
  ...my weight for weigh-ins for tae kwon do tournaments. i was probably 120-125 lbs, but mostly muscle. i stopped exercising to that extent ever since i've left for college last year. my first se... Read More
- Posted On February 18, 2008 02:11:09 PM
  I can't really give you any advice, partially because this is basically what I'm going through right now. I don't think I have an eating disorder, because I get a healthy amount of calories every d... Read More
Something Interesting About You
- Posted On October 30, 2008 11:25:29 AM
  ...ayed and one first place in a few chess tournaments when I was in High School in Mexico. Old people would find that interesting. Read More
- Posted On October 30, 2008 05:52:53 PM
  ...ayed and one first place in a few chess tournaments when I was in High School in Mexico. Old people would find that interesting. Don't underestimate yourself! I think its cool that you cyc... Read More
Favourite Sport?
- Posted On August 25, 2008 06:50:10 AM
  ...r days I competed a lot in full contact tournaments (Pre MMA days - 1989-1995ish), but not the only MA I do is Aikido when I find time for it. Mike Read More
- Posted On August 20, 2008 01:26:48 AM
  Tell us your favourite sport to play and why you like it! My favourite is Squash because it's really skill based so you have to work hard but it also increases your fitness. And there is nothing so... Read More
Where are my bored people at?
- Posted On July 12, 2008 02:24:23 PM
  ...people back off. He's won a lot of Halo tournaments... oh he makes me so proud, HAHAHAHA. He's a nerd. Read More
- Posted On July 12, 2008 02:27:26 PM
  ...people back off. He's won a lot of Halo tournaments... oh he makes me so proud, HAHAHAHA. He's a nerd. does he teabag people after he kills them? That is my favorite part lol Me and my frie... Read More
I'm a proud _______ geek!
- Posted On January 4, 2008 06:32:57 AM
  ...layed in bars.... However, I play at tournaments around the United States (going to Vegas at teh end of the month to play there!!) and hopefully one day will get my chance to shine over in E... Read More
- Posted On January 4, 2008 08:53:59 AM
  ... played in bars.... However, I play at tournaments around the United States (going to Vegas at teh end of the month to play there!!) and hopefully one day will get my chance to shine over in E... Read More
February 13th, 2009
Welcome to the WEEKEND! We made it! Another weekend is upon us. What do you have in store? Whatever you're doing, be safe and have fun! Have a GREAT WEEKEND!
- Posted On February 15, 2009 11:29:13 AM
  The karate tournament was good. I was so pleased that my son decided to compete, he is recovering from a cold. It's good & hard for him to get up infront of judges and compete. He got 4th in kat... Read More
- Posted On February 16, 2009 01:07:21 PM
  ...ations Boo & Son, Those first couple tournaments for him will be key in getting out the jitters. Read More
Out of town
...eekend for another of my son's baseball tournaments. Just wanted to sign on briefly to say Happy Mother's Day to all of you moms out there. Have a great and beautiful day! I'll...
- Posted On May 10, 2009 02:30:55 PM
  Thanks, Doug and I hope your son and his team do well! Read More
Speech & Debate

...r... and am now a judge for high school tournaments. I LOVE IT. That is what I am doing this weekend at a national tournament.. and.. I am getting paid for it! (I do it for free most of the ...
cocorosenbloom's week 4
...vity minutes go down without the tennis tournaments!!! Hope everyone had a great week!
- Posted On January 30, 2008 03:36:40 PM
  ...ve! Did you win or place in any of your tournaments, or do you play just for the fun of it? Read More
- Posted On January 30, 2008 06:28:19 AM
  Stellar as usual, Coco!!! How many pounds is that altogether you've lost? Read More
This Week's Stats and Goals
...e to high for last week due to two golf tournaments. Overall 2 week loss - 5 lbs. This week goals 1. 1800 calores a day 2. 5 day workout 3. No alcohol consumption
- Posted On May 21, 2008 10:38:38 AM
  Nice job on the weight loss! My alcohol is chocolate--and I made deep dark chocolate cookies Sunday. Ha! My goal is to only eat one in a day. Read More
More calories than what I started with!
- Posted On December 12, 2008 02:17:30 PM
  ...ave a soccer, basketball, or volleyball tournament where I burn around 1,000 calories. My goal for calories is somewhere around 1,997 or something and when I have these tournaments, I usualy end... Read More
- Posted On December 13, 2008 08:18:27 AM
  You should eat more throughout the day on days when you'll be burning a lot of calories. Don't try to fit it all in in one meal, instead eat a bigger breakfast, lunch, snacks, etc. Read More
Good Morning!
...is the end of basketball season for us. Tournaments today and then I will have a little extra time for a while. You know it's funny how that extra time always seems to get filled up with somethi...
- Posted On February 14, 2010 07:59:21 AM
  Happy Valentine's Day to you too. Seems I have a hard time fitting it in too. We have more snow coming too. Date day with hubie. Last night out with Ivy and our neice. Have a great day. Read More
- Posted On February 15, 2010 01:59:45 PM
  Happy belated Valentine's Day! Everyone! Read More
Hi, I'm new here
- Posted On January 1, 2009 10:48:12 AM
  ... my life and used to be ranked, play in tournaments and won the New Orleans open in 1981. Notice the year. I've played tennis since I live in CA. but not as much as I want to. I also playe... Read More
- Posted On January 1, 2009 10:58:01 AM
  http://www.zwani.com/graphics/welcome/images/30tndyo.gif Glad to meet you!!!!! Welcome to the land of monkeys!!!! Just kidding!!!! We all have lots of fun here on TDP/LS!!!!!!! Read More

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