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Another successful tournament run this weekend. 9/10 in all of my matches and maxing out my white belt is nothing short of progress. Next month I have the opportunity to represent my faith and the US at ADCC Canada.

The BJJ journey has taught me that progress can become stagnate, slow, and almost nonexistent. Similarly our seasons of waiting on God’s timing can feel like we are getting nowhere or that there is something we are missing. Psalm 34:19 reminds us that He will deliver us from any circumstance as long as we surrender the outcome to Him. My ability to succeed as an engineer, athlete, and business owner is totally up to Him.

One final stretch in 2026. Fight till the very end with everything we have.

#roadtoworlds #adcc #bjj #usa🇺🇸 #psalm34 taken in Pierce College District WA by @zapataria07

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And just like that… our first IBJJF tournament was a huge success!

I was humbled by major opponents and the environment of the highest level of professional jiujitsu. Competing at this level is a skill that no gym can teach you. It is something that must be built time and time again. I saw that I have much to learn about competing at IBJJF tournaments and one of them is staying calm in tough situations. Most importantly we are all here to life each other up and push each other to compete at more tournaments. It makes me so happy to walk out of every tournament with new friends and we are always cheering each other on. Meeting athletes such as Elle and Bibiano demonstrates that God can take me as far as He wants in this sport.

However if there is one thing that makes this weekend special it is the power of friendship. Seeing my church friends drive all the way from Seattle to support me was a demonstration of great community. Friends who come to support you and lift you up regardless of the result is the best gift anyone could ask for. “ A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”
Proverbs‬ ‭17‬:‭17‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Raymond , Grace, Jess, and everyone at Cornerstone and Foster thank you for reminding me that my life is much more than what I do for work. No matter what my career looks like and how many matches I win that all the glory belongs to God. No amount of medals or trophies could make God love me any more or any less.

The road to Japan, Worlds, and the Euros continues… but remember…. Jesus loves you more ❤️❤️

#worlds #superstrength #일본 #사랑합니다 taken in Portland Oregon by @zapataria07

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3 months ago

Another transformational weekend. In a tournament with over 30 people and only by His strength were we able to make it all the way to the FINALS. The first time competing in the final round in a long bracket shows how much endurance, determination, faithful it takes. It shows me that when my grip strength is gone and I am on the edge of vomiting that it is He who gives me strength , peace, and healing. In the end it’s just another BJJ match and God’s love for me will NEVER change no matter the outcome. “I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Psalm‬ ‭121‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭ESV‬

On top of that we saw a country that I used to call home 7 years ago make history by winning their second World Cup title. Seeing the Spanish community of Seattle and many other communities come together to watch the beautiful game shows how much we have in common. Moments like these remind us that God’s love is not limited to anyone. We can come together to celebrate great moments in sports but never forget that God is more in control of the outcome than we can ever imagine. The ability to compete at the high level of professional jiujitsu and football it totally up to Him and all glory and praise belongs to Him.

The road to Worlds, the Euros, and to unprecedented heights continues.

And always …. Viva La Roja!🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸

#worldcup #champions #laroja #roadtovictory #psalm121 taken in Seattle, Washington by @zapataria07

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3 months ago

Celebrating 250 years of progress, freedom, unity, compassion, empathy, and God’s greater plan. In a time where we can feel so divided and misunderstood of the state of the American narrative we can never forget how much work and determination was put in building this nation.

A place with beautiful and diverse geography, the chance to build relationships with other cultures , and invite God to be the architect of it all we are more than blessed to be in the United States.

Thank you for blessing me with an amazing city to call home , an amazing church that I call family, and the possibility of building a life that gives all the glory to You. Money, the economy, and politics are no obstacle to God.

Thank you Seattle, Cornerstone, my business community, pro jiujitsu, and all who I call family for being part of God’s greater plan on this 4th of July.

May God bless you and may God bless the United States of America. 🇺🇸

#galatians513 taken in Seattle, Washington by @zapataria07

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3 months ago

Another successful professional tournament outcome. First time placing in gi and no-gi is a reflection of many hours of hard work and perseverance. Most importantly it is only through God’s plan that I can compete at this level. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 “For when I am weak, then I am strong,” shows us that when we feel burnt out, on the edge of throwing up, or risking injury that God’s strength is fully revealed. He shows us that strength comes not in the outcome of the match but by our relationship with Him. It is only through His strength that we can compete at this level.

Another important moment to recognize is the quality of my relationships. It meant the world to see my church family come and support me. The quality of your relationships determines the quality of your life. I thank God for the life giving community He has put me in at Cornerstone.

Next stop IBJJF.. We will prepare and fight till the very end and at the end of the day there is nothing I can do to earn His love. A relationship with Him goes beyond BJJ. The road to victory continues… #fighton #bjj #master #worlds by @zapataria07

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4 months ago

I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me- Philippians 4:13

5 matches later and we still have much to fight for. My endurance for match after match comes from my one true savior regardless of the result.

Bigger and better things are coming our way and the road to worlds continues. #champions #glorytogod #예수 taken in Everett, Washington by @zapataria07

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5 months ago

Another successful tournament appearance. Walked away with wins, victories , and opportunities to perfect our jiujitsu. Most importantly we walked away in one peace and injury free. May we remember the importance of His resurrection and how it is the ultimate living symbol of love, forgiveness, peace, and the triumph of our biggest adversary. #jesus #juijitsu #예수

오늘 좋하요. 예수 사랑합니다. 그는 일어샀다. taken in Seattle, Washington by @zapataria07

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6 months ago

Before the medal comes the cross. This medal means nothing without knowing who Jesus is.

This is a representation of how God makes us strong when we struggle and His power is revealed in our weakness. 2 Corinthians 12: 9-10. My BJJ journey is a testament to how God appears in our toughest moments.

We shall continue fighting the good fight and the beat goes on! The road to mastery continues…

#bjj #roadtojapan #일본 #세케 #roadtoworlds taken in Seattle, Washington by @zapataria07

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7 months ago

No ha palabras para resumir todo que a pasado pero voy a atentar.

Desde Mayo de 2024 Uste me a dado una llamada por las misiones y un amore por cada nación en el mundo. Uste me demostró en Correa que el mundo necesitan missioneros. Yo no sabía cómo imagenaba esta llamada pero segue confiando en Usted.

Cuando yo dejo si a Oaxaca yo sentía que me role era ser traducidor para nuestro equipo. PERO Dios demostró que traduciendo era 10% de los trabajos que Él planeaba para mi.

Usted me usó en las clínicas médicas donde yo ayudé explicar servicios médicos a niños y adultos que querían mejor su salud y disminuir el estrés de enfermedades que tenían. Usted me usó de exemplo que todos somos la misma raza y etnicidad en El Reino De Dios. Siendo el único Latino en un equipo donde la majoria era Asiática Usted demostró que todos nosotros somos hermanos y hermanas en Tu familia. Latinos, Blancos, Asiáticos , y ect… somos todo igual de familia en Su Gran Reino.

Usted me llenó un hueco en mi corazón que tenía por años. Yo vivía un historia donde yo era discriminado por otros Latinos deciendo que yo no soy suficiente Latino y que no soy como los otros. Camine por años pensando “¿Como es la forma correcta de ser Latino en la vida Cristiana?” Josa , Abdiel, Giovani , Rosy , and nuestro familia en Cornerstone demostró que no importa su raza , etnicidad, color de su piel, cómo parece sus amigos , y las culturas que enteractuas mas. Que importa es esto… que Jesús Cristo está en el centro de tu vida y corazón. Con eso todo nosotros somos niños De Dios y El quere a cada uno igual. La única raza que importa es la raza de su Reino.

Gracias por enseñando me que hay Cristianos poderosos en México y Latino América. La vida Cristiano no es competencia pero teñir la humildad para servir y glorificar a Él con nuestros fortalezas. El nunca espera que usted tiene las capacidades pero que usted tiene la corazón abuerta y dece que si. Esto es donde Dios te usa en maneras que no podes imaginar.

Con mucho amor mis hermanos y hermanas en Cristo en México. Que Dios te bendiga a usted, Oaxaca, y los Estados Unidos Mexicanos. 🇲🇽🇲🇽❤️ #mateo633 #missionporEl by @zapataria07

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7 months ago

Can’t stop living the moment. Thank you Seahawks for giving this city a chance to dream and a chance to believe. #worldchamps #superbowl taken in Seattle, Washington by @zapataria07

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8 months ago

Super Bowl Champions!!! #champs #superbowl Bowl taken in Space Needle by @zapataria07

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8 months ago

Last week we had the pleasure of inviting Master Hercules from Brazil. He has dedicated 64 years of his life training the art of BJJ and 50 years teaching it. He has taken everyday kids from Brazil and turned them into world champions. Most importantly he has a heart for people and treats all of his students as family.

This is a powerful demonstration of giving back to others and how pouring into other people’s development leads to universal success. In a world where it is very easy to be in a space where there is a clear winner and a clear loser Master Hercules creates the victory in every fighter and turns regular gyms into artistic playgrounds and families.
I hope to one day teach BJJ around the world and compete on the world stage. #obrigado #fighton #roadtoworlds taken in Everett, Washington by @zapataria07

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