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He’s super Charlie #austrianpinscher https://www.instagram.com/p/CZc3XcnLpXQ/?utm_medium=tumblr

Thanks for making to the trip to see me compete (at 360 Arena) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXYpEM2rwwB/?utm_medium=tumblr

I was a kid in the candy store today. With over 40 people on the mat, had a hell of a Thanksgiving roll with the Alvarez Team. (at Alvarez Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWtmAkyrAfD/?utm_medium=tumblr

Happy birthday bro beans @_r_ruiz_ - knockout 26 like you did 25 (at Junk Punch) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWr2SFsLai_/?utm_medium=tumblr

Last #grapplingindustries tournament in San Antonio - I took 1st 🥇 place in Gi and No-Gi. (at George Gervin Academy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWcnDy9LVQP/?utm_medium=tumblr

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This is why I love my coach. He’s slow at promoting unless you have to force him to promote you due to your progression. He’s quiet but savage and fair. Couldn’t ask for a better coach and team. I may be a 2 stripe white belt, but I earned it through true hard work and commitment. (at Story Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWPNVmzrVUx/?utm_medium=tumblr

Had some tough competition this past weekend at @battleground_gc - Got 1st in Gi and 3rd in no-Gi. @slimhoody - much respect for this opponent - (at The Zone Houston) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWFZzgTrLPs/?utm_medium=tumblr

I remember coming into Story BJJ with the mindset - I want to compete. And Coach Story said, “it’s not going to be easy.” So I took the Challenge and after 3 months of training, I went out and did my first tournament. I got 2nd - and the next tournament I got 1st. But I’ve yet to get 1st again and that’s the hardest part is repeating a win like that. This weekend didn’t go the way I planned, but I can say my grappling felt more efficient and smoother than ever which is a huge win in my book. Next Up - Grappling Industries November 13. Back to 🔥 (at Sunfield Station) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVelPutr1jf/?utm_medium=tumblr

Got 2nd in Nagas Super Heavy Weight Division (at Alamo City All-Stars Sportsplex) https://www.instagram.com/p/CU6a5ydrBdf/?utm_medium=tumblr

Got 🥉 at the Ethos No-Gi challenge - lost one by submission and won by submission (at Epic Fight & Fitness) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTsa1UqMtDx/?utm_medium=tumblr

Got first place in the #grapplingindustries Gi - White - 211-230 Bracket - A medal definitely won 🥇 through hard work - in other words I got my ass handed to me (at SA Factory of Champions) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTNmgRALaoI/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Swipe to see the new weight ✅ Because I put in the fvcking work Yea - 6 months I went through a toxic ☠️ relationship- and due to the unnecessary stress and negativity I acted out in ways I shouldn’t have. I drank 🍻 more than normal, picked up a 🚬 bad habit, and cut back on exercising. Fvck me, I even pushed my own boundaries back to accommodate some one else’s insecurities and setbacks. Fvck that 💩- I refuse to let or put myself in that situation again. Then 3 months ago - life hit me hard. I got put into the job hunt - After 250+ ✍️ applications, 20+ interviews 3 rejected offers, I was blessed with a new occupation. How did I ground myself during this transition? I picked up 🥋 Jiu Jitsu - and instead of coasting by to just be a practitioner, I pushed myself again to be a competitor - because that is what I needed. If I’m not number 1, then I have to earn it by putting in the work. In May I was 240 lbs- and now I’m lighter than I ever been. How? I do cardio 2x a week, roll at least 2x a week, if not more, stopped drinking 🥃 everyday (saving it for the weekends), let go of 🚬, and put the fuxking work in. Who knows, maybe I’ll get down to 205 - maybe 200, - all I know is I feel better than I ever been. (at Arlington, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTEIBZVrCQN/?utm_medium=tumblr

Had 2 rolls with Andrew Longoria from Modern Jujitsu- worth the experience, now on to a round robin with grappling industries in San Antonio (at DHR Health) https://www.instagram.com/p/CS5tsoEriSM/?utm_medium=tumblr

Back when I was a graduate assistant for Tarleton State, I would put on a podcast or YouTube video to listen in the background of my work. And one day I came across 10 tips from Mark Cuban on “how to become rich” One of those tips was to invest at most 10% into crypto - #dogecoin - you got $5 from me and that’s it. 17 Coins - and if it goes anywhere - cool, if not, then I’ll wait when you do. (at Fort Worth, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNycvYCrvPW/?igshid=12pjh1ncp92mb

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Trust. My biggest weakness. Because I could spend days on end always wondering if those I trust will betray me. Or remove that stress and anxiety by giving them the benefit of the doubt. And prepare, but not wait, until the decide to. It’s that moment I will have to push through the betrayal and become stronger in self reliance. Don’t be scared of being alone - be mindful to not be around people who make you feel alone. (at Fort Worth, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNtVmUrrFPC/?igshid=1dbtn74tjqckm

I’d rather be alone then be around people who make me feel alone. I’m okay with having few friends. Because it’s those few I’ll ride or die with. I love aggressively because I care aggressively. You’re either all in or all out. Because with me, you learn to push yourself to become a better version every day. Most people crack under pressure, but I’ve learned to persevere. Chaos is where I thrive. It’s to easy if there’s calmness. (at Fort Worth, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNYvBWarTC_/?igshid=14vcnqgwnwemt

Swipe left 👈 to see Dad My next tattoo will be dedicated to you. It been a couple of years, and it took me forever to start your tattoo. It hurts you’re not here. And the pain of getting a tattoo is like child’s play. Like I feel nothing... sometimes it’s nothing without you. I made a big accomplishment yesterday, and for once in my life I felt happy for myself. And then it me I wanted to call you. Still do... when Baron calls your name pops up. I know you’d be more than proud to see me now. My mood is stable, drinking has slowed, my career is booming - Love you Dad, Cristian Gray #bipolarawareness #bipolardisoder #bipolar2 #bipolardepression #bipolarrecovery #manicdepression #tattootherapy #grayhouseco #grayhouseconsulting (at Fort Worth, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CM3MV9fL5KF/?igshid=eyi28rcyfxus

#bipolarawareness #bipolardisoder #bipolar2 #bipolardepression #bipolarrecovery #manicdepression #tattootherapy #grayhouseco #grayhouseconsulting

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