Seven epic days of Judo. Every player battling for the prestigious prize, Olympic Gold. Today the titans, the heavy weights of the sport, take center stage to display their skill. Each player has been working on their craft for years before today for the shot for the gold medal. Lets take a look at the players … Continue reading
Author Archives: Angel Mercado
JUDO: KAYLA HARRISON -GOLD MEDAL WINNER OLYMPIC 2012 -78KG
Congratulation to Kayla Harrison for winning the 2012 Olympic competition under -78 kg representing the United States of America. The 22-year-old Harrison becomes the first ever winner of a Gold Medal in the tournament of Judo in the history of the U.S.A. Harrison defeated Gemma Gibbson of Great Britain by the score of Yuko. Congratulation to Kayla Harrison. … Continue reading
JUDO: DAY 5 OLYMPICS 2012-90kg-recap and results.
August 1, 2012. Day five of 2012 Summer Olympics. Arguably the pinnacle of the sport of Judo. Because of the Olympics, the sport of Judo is show cased to millions around the world. Today, world-class players, known thru out the Judo world compete under 90 kilograms. They take their talents to the tatami and entertain the world … Continue reading
JUDO: OLYMPICS 2012 -81kg MATCHES AND RESULTS
July 31, 2012. Day four of the Olympics 2012. Competitions starts with -81kg for the men and -63kg for the woman. Travis Stevens is part of team U.S.A. Stevens trains out of the New York Athletic Club (NYAC). Stevens will be competing at the -81kg (179lbs). Stevens will be coached by former two-time Olympian Jimmy … Continue reading
JUDO: OLYMPICS 2012 -81kg-preview.
July 31, 2012 the last day of the month, also day four of the Olympics 2012. If you are the type of person who likes heavy hitting sports, like football and heavy weight boxing. Then the next few days will be exciting to you. The next up coming days of the sport of Olympic Judo, … Continue reading
JUDO: OLYMPICS 2012-73KG-recap and results.
JULY 30,2012 the beginning of the 2012 Olympics -73kg Judo competition. Representing the U.S.A. Nick Depopolo at the -73kg. Lets go! Nick Depopolo walking in for round 32, escorted by Olympian Jimmy Pedro, coach of the U.S.A Judo. ROUND 32-73kg: U.S.A vs. Hong Kong, China. Nick Delpopolo vs. Chi Yip Cheung. Nick Delpopolo wins! Win … Continue reading
JUDO: OLYMPICS 2012-2 DAYS AWAY
THE OLYMPICS 2012-1 days away from open the ceremony. Revised: Two days before the Judo matches begin. I am eager to watch the judoka Kayla Harrison from team U.S.A. First time to the Olympics. The head coach of the team and former two-time Olympian Jimmy Pedro. (Bronze at Atlanta Olympic 1996 and Bronze at Athens … Continue reading
CIGAR: YES, smoking is optional, let me share my thoughts…
YES, smoking is optional. Smoking has been around since the dawn of time. From the first cavemen or woman, to the kings and queens of yester-year, to today tablet toten, latte drinking, cell phone using people of today. Follow me, as I share how cigars are made and my thoughts on the cigar… How are they … Continue reading
BEER: A little bit of History you can taste…Guinness
Ever had to wait for something you have been waiting for all day? If the answer is yes, you are part of a larger international club, the Guinness drinkers! Visiting my local watering hole at Happy Hour. Let’s be honest, you would be happy at any hour with a pint of freshly tapped Guinness. You … Continue reading
Summer BBQ from Astoria, NY
Sun, smoked meat, my daughter, few beers and friends. Definitely on my short list, on how to spend a great weekend in July. Out to a BBQ in Astoria with some new friends on a beautiful July day. We car pooled. It is a little nuts finding somewhere to leave your car in New York … Continue reading
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