Well sorry it has been so long since I last blogged. Things have been real busy with training and the holidays. But I am back in Russia now getting ready for the Yarigan Tournament. Which is probably the biggest and toughest tournament outside of the world and olympics. It makes it tough because there are multiple russians in each weight class. But we are in Vladikaskav, Russia training right now and I have been able to work out with some world champs, an olympic silver medalist, and other great wrestlers. It is a good experience to be able to get a feel for these guys and something a little different. We have been here for 5 days now and compete at the end of the month. The days are kind of going slow but that is part of the process of getting ready for something like this and being out of your norm. It is fun being able to wrestle some of the best guys in the world to see where I am at. But that is all we have been doing really since we have been here is working out and relaxing. We played basketball today but it is not american basketball, it is more like rugby and basketball mixed. No dribbling and you can tackle and push and throw guys down. We only play to two points because you do not get many decent shots off since someone is always jumping on you. It was different but fun at the same time. Thats all I have for now and I will write as soon as I can get back on the internet since there is no wifi at our dorms we are staying at, I had to come to a cafe with wifi. So be back as soon as I can!