8 years in the blue comes to an end 😅💜 Grateful for this journey that stems much farther than just Jiu Jitsu but it always being the most consistent. For the beginning of my MMA career I really fell for the narrative that I wasn’t a ‘Jiu Jitsu guy’ and after saying that for so many years, travelling the world and training with some incredible coaches and training partners, you actually accidentally become a Jiu Jitsu guy anyway. Grateful for all that jiu jitsu has taught me and it being my saviour during injuries and my three face surgeries so using this purple as an opportunity to be grateful and reflect on all the incredible gyms and people that have contributed to my progression. If I’ve ever shared the mats or a roll with you, ka nui te mihi, big thank you 🙏🏽 Ossss 💜✨ #onlytoughpeoplelasts
8 years in the blue comes to an end 😅💜 Grateful for this journey that stems much farther than just Jiu Jitsu but it always being the most consistent. For the beginning of my MMA career I really fell for the narrative that I wasn’t a ‘Jiu Jitsu guy’ and after saying that for so many years, travelling the world and training with some incredible coaches and training partners, you actually accidentally become a Jiu Jitsu guy anyway. Grateful for all that jiu jitsu has taught me and it being my saviour during injuries and my three face surgeries so using this purple as an opportunity to be grateful and reflect on all the incredible gyms and people that have contributed to my progression. If I’ve ever shared the mats or a roll with you, ka nui te mihi, big thank you 🙏🏽 Ossss 💜✨ #onlytoughpeoplelasts
8 years in the blue comes to an end 😅💜 Grateful for this journey that stems much farther than just Jiu Jitsu but it always being the most consistent. For the beginning of my MMA career I really fell for the narrative that I wasn’t a ‘Jiu Jitsu guy’ and after saying that for so many years, travelling the world and training with some incredible coaches and training partners, you actually accidentally become a Jiu Jitsu guy anyway. Grateful for all that jiu jitsu has taught me and it being my saviour during injuries and my three face surgeries so using this purple as an opportunity to be grateful and reflect on all the incredible gyms and people that have contributed to my progression. If I’ve ever shared the mats or a roll with you, ka nui te mihi, big thank you 🙏🏽 Ossss 💜✨ #onlytoughpeoplelasts
8 years in the blue comes to an end 😅💜 Grateful for this journey that stems much farther than just Jiu Jitsu but it always being the most consistent. For the beginning of my MMA career I really fell for the narrative that I wasn’t a ‘Jiu Jitsu guy’ and after saying that for so many years, travelling the world and training with some incredible coaches and training partners, you actually accidentally become a Jiu Jitsu guy anyway. Grateful for all that jiu jitsu has taught me and it being my saviour during injuries and my three face surgeries so using this purple as an opportunity to be grateful and reflect on all the incredible gyms and people that have contributed to my progression. If I’ve ever shared the mats or a roll with you, ka nui te mihi, big thank you 🙏🏽 Ossss 💜✨ #onlytoughpeoplelasts
8 years in the blue comes to an end 😅💜 Grateful for this journey that stems much farther than just Jiu Jitsu but it always being the most consistent. For the beginning of my MMA career I really fell for the narrative that I wasn’t a ‘Jiu Jitsu guy’ and after saying that for so many years, travelling the world and training with some incredible coaches and training partners, you actually accidentally become a Jiu Jitsu guy anyway. Grateful for all that jiu jitsu has taught me and it being my saviour during injuries and my three face surgeries so using this purple as an opportunity to be grateful and reflect on all the incredible gyms and people that have contributed to my progression. If I’ve ever shared the mats or a roll with you, ka nui te mihi, big thank you 🙏🏽 Ossss 💜✨ #onlytoughpeoplelasts
Not me thinking 2025 wasn’t that productive… 🤦🏽♀️ Kohitātea – finished my Divemasters in scuba and MSCDB (skipper) studies 🤿 Huitangaru – TAHI and training Poutūterangi – new nose, cousin visits and the infamous yellow fin tuna Paengawhāwhā – conquering the Redbull wall at Ultimate Athlete Haratua- interviewing the 🐐 thanks to Under Armour (career highlight for sure), @fugawi_ show magic, Creatorcon and AMA 🥵 Pipiri – Freediving course with these incredible wāhine Vance Hōngongoi – got my (nearly) dream car and my idea of a perfect interview (in a boxing gym) Hereturikōkā – quick trip back to Ōtautahi to farewell my Grandma 🕊️ Maharu – United we ride with @harleyaustralia 🏍️ another incredible interview for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori and my first CrossFit comp Mātātoa Whiringa-ā-nuku – taku whakareka 🌻 Whiringa-ā-rangi – unemployment 😂 and completing Pūtaketanga o te Reo Māori Hakihea – purple belts and purple backs & free 🇵🇸 always Grateful for another year, lots of change but thanks for following along as usual. Riding the waves and every year feeling proud of being closer to the person I always hoped I’d be. Life is a wild journey so taking to opportunities that come and the moments like NY to appreciate them. Thanks for making it greatttt, āku mihhh e hoa mā 🫶🏽✨
Not me thinking 2025 wasn’t that productive… 🤦🏽♀️ Kohitātea – finished my Divemasters in scuba and MSCDB (skipper) studies 🤿 Huitangaru – TAHI and training Poutūterangi – new nose, cousin visits and the infamous yellow fin tuna Paengawhāwhā – conquering the Redbull wall at Ultimate Athlete Haratua- interviewing the 🐐 thanks to Under Armour (career highlight for sure), @fugawi_ show magic, Creatorcon and AMA 🥵 Pipiri – Freediving course with these incredible wāhine Vance Hōngongoi – got my (nearly) dream car and my idea of a perfect interview (in a boxing gym) Hereturikōkā – quick trip back to Ōtautahi to farewell my Grandma 🕊️ Maharu – United we ride with @harleyaustralia 🏍️ another incredible interview for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori and my first CrossFit comp Mātātoa Whiringa-ā-nuku – taku whakareka 🌻 Whiringa-ā-rangi – unemployment 😂 and completing Pūtaketanga o te Reo Māori Hakihea – purple belts and purple backs & free 🇵🇸 always Grateful for another year, lots of change but thanks for following along as usual. Riding the waves and every year feeling proud of being closer to the person I always hoped I’d be. Life is a wild journey so taking to opportunities that come and the moments like NY to appreciate them. Thanks for making it greatttt, āku mihhh e hoa mā 🫶🏽✨
Not me thinking 2025 wasn’t that productive… 🤦🏽♀️ Kohitātea – finished my Divemasters in scuba and MSCDB (skipper) studies 🤿 Huitangaru – TAHI and training Poutūterangi – new nose, cousin visits and the infamous yellow fin tuna Paengawhāwhā – conquering the Redbull wall at Ultimate Athlete Haratua- interviewing the 🐐 thanks to Under Armour (career highlight for sure), @fugawi_ show magic, Creatorcon and AMA 🥵 Pipiri – Freediving course with these incredible wāhine Vance Hōngongoi – got my (nearly) dream car and my idea of a perfect interview (in a boxing gym) Hereturikōkā – quick trip back to Ōtautahi to farewell my Grandma 🕊️ Maharu – United we ride with @harleyaustralia 🏍️ another incredible interview for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori and my first CrossFit comp Mātātoa Whiringa-ā-nuku – taku whakareka 🌻 Whiringa-ā-rangi – unemployment 😂 and completing Pūtaketanga o te Reo Māori Hakihea – purple belts and purple backs & free 🇵🇸 always Grateful for another year, lots of change but thanks for following along as usual. Riding the waves and every year feeling proud of being closer to the person I always hoped I’d be. Life is a wild journey so taking to opportunities that come and the moments like NY to appreciate them. Thanks for making it greatttt, āku mihhh e hoa mā 🫶🏽✨
Not me thinking 2025 wasn’t that productive… 🤦🏽♀️ Kohitātea – finished my Divemasters in scuba and MSCDB (skipper) studies 🤿 Huitangaru – TAHI and training Poutūterangi – new nose, cousin visits and the infamous yellow fin tuna Paengawhāwhā – conquering the Redbull wall at Ultimate Athlete Haratua- interviewing the 🐐 thanks to Under Armour (career highlight for sure), @fugawi_ show magic, Creatorcon and AMA 🥵 Pipiri – Freediving course with these incredible wāhine Vance Hōngongoi – got my (nearly) dream car and my idea of a perfect interview (in a boxing gym) Hereturikōkā – quick trip back to Ōtautahi to farewell my Grandma 🕊️ Maharu – United we ride with @harleyaustralia 🏍️ another incredible interview for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori and my first CrossFit comp Mātātoa Whiringa-ā-nuku – taku whakareka 🌻 Whiringa-ā-rangi – unemployment 😂 and completing Pūtaketanga o te Reo Māori Hakihea – purple belts and purple backs & free 🇵🇸 always Grateful for another year, lots of change but thanks for following along as usual. Riding the waves and every year feeling proud of being closer to the person I always hoped I’d be. Life is a wild journey so taking to opportunities that come and the moments like NY to appreciate them. Thanks for making it greatttt, āku mihhh e hoa mā 🫶🏽✨
Not me thinking 2025 wasn’t that productive… 🤦🏽♀️ Kohitātea – finished my Divemasters in scuba and MSCDB (skipper) studies 🤿 Huitangaru – TAHI and training Poutūterangi – new nose, cousin visits and the infamous yellow fin tuna Paengawhāwhā – conquering the Redbull wall at Ultimate Athlete Haratua- interviewing the 🐐 thanks to Under Armour (career highlight for sure), @fugawi_ show magic, Creatorcon and AMA 🥵 Pipiri – Freediving course with these incredible wāhine Vance Hōngongoi – got my (nearly) dream car and my idea of a perfect interview (in a boxing gym) Hereturikōkā – quick trip back to Ōtautahi to farewell my Grandma 🕊️ Maharu – United we ride with @harleyaustralia 🏍️ another incredible interview for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori and my first CrossFit comp Mātātoa Whiringa-ā-nuku – taku whakareka 🌻 Whiringa-ā-rangi – unemployment 😂 and completing Pūtaketanga o te Reo Māori Hakihea – purple belts and purple backs & free 🇵🇸 always Grateful for another year, lots of change but thanks for following along as usual. Riding the waves and every year feeling proud of being closer to the person I always hoped I’d be. Life is a wild journey so taking to opportunities that come and the moments like NY to appreciate them. Thanks for making it greatttt, āku mihhh e hoa mā 🫶🏽✨
Not me thinking 2025 wasn’t that productive… 🤦🏽♀️ Kohitātea – finished my Divemasters in scuba and MSCDB (skipper) studies 🤿 Huitangaru – TAHI and training Poutūterangi – new nose, cousin visits and the infamous yellow fin tuna Paengawhāwhā – conquering the Redbull wall at Ultimate Athlete Haratua- interviewing the 🐐 thanks to Under Armour (career highlight for sure), @fugawi_ show magic, Creatorcon and AMA 🥵 Pipiri – Freediving course with these incredible wāhine Vance Hōngongoi – got my (nearly) dream car and my idea of a perfect interview (in a boxing gym) Hereturikōkā – quick trip back to Ōtautahi to farewell my Grandma 🕊️ Maharu – United we ride with @harleyaustralia 🏍️ another incredible interview for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori and my first CrossFit comp Mātātoa Whiringa-ā-nuku – taku whakareka 🌻 Whiringa-ā-rangi – unemployment 😂 and completing Pūtaketanga o te Reo Māori Hakihea – purple belts and purple backs & free 🇵🇸 always Grateful for another year, lots of change but thanks for following along as usual. Riding the waves and every year feeling proud of being closer to the person I always hoped I’d be. Life is a wild journey so taking to opportunities that come and the moments like NY to appreciate them. Thanks for making it greatttt, āku mihhh e hoa mā 🫶🏽✨
I posted this on TT forgetting that ya’ll ain’t on there with me and it confused a lot of people 😂 Covering my face because of my three eye surgeries and one nose surgery and I’ve seen way too many stray belts wrap around the face lol 💜💜💜
