Been lagging on the blogging so here comes a weekend special. About more than a week ago, I had my first exhibition battle! This was extremely important to me because I want people to know that I am a bboy FIRST, always competing, cyphering, and staying active in the scene...and not just a promoter even though I love throwing events. The adventure first started off with the infamous bboy Lil Roc bringing me to the tribal warehouse in San Diego with the other Rock City 3 exhibition battlers. I have always wanted to head down to this legendary hip hop clothing store that has sponsored some of the best dancers in the world, such as Killafornia. It was the best feeling knowing that I was going to be geared up for my exhibition battle against Geo (Instant Noodles/Kabba Modern). It was such a crazy day...I woke up early Thursday morning to drive over to Lil Roc's house and we headed out from there in a van that was insanely packed. There were about 9-10 bboys cramped in the van, and I just started laughing. Some of the dancers in the van were Steve (knucklehead zoo), soviet (concrete all stars), yuri (L.A. breakers), Geo (Instant Noodles), and a few others. Thought it was funny to see Geo the day before the expo, but I had a hunch I would see him there lol. Drove down to San Diego which took about 2 hours, and finally arrived at Tribal. I got so much fresh stuff! Jerseys, tshirts, and hats. It was Christmas all over again thanks to Lil Roc! Next, we did a little photoshoot with all our new gear and peaced out to another famous bboy landmark, The Armory in downtown San Diego.
This was a pleasant surprise since I have always meant to visit Cros1's clothing store...this man has done so much for bboying and more impressively stays in close touch with the community always helping others. We met some of the owners and ended up going to the Armory warehouse too. I was bummed Cros1 was not in town but he's a very busy dude traveling everywhere. I got to meet D though who was mad cool. Lil Roc picked up some packages for his jam and I even got the Outbreak 3 dvd which has some of my favorite bboys before they actually blew up. We finally stopped at a mexican restaurant to eat and I had my favorite, CARNE ASADA TORTA...better recognize haha. After the heavenly lunch, we headed back to LA. Getting to kick it with all these dancers was way too much fun, heard way too many funny stories and got to know some of the bboys better. MAD RESPECTS TO LIL ROCK FOR THE DOPE OPPORTUNITIES!
Gametime! Finally it was Friday, the day of my first exhibition battle. Stretched and drank water all day. Headed over to the jam with an armada of friends hehe. The jam started very late at 9pm and around 10:30pm Koolski the host (Rocksteady Crew) called for me and Geo to get ready! We met in the middle of the dance floor eye to eye in fighting stance and retreated back to our respective corners with our crew members. Then the battle went off, 4 rounds each side with Frankie Flav on the turntables! I felt it was a very dope battle, definitely good exchanges on both sides. After going to war with each other, we shook hands. I felt very happy to have accomplished doing an expo and especially in the presence of the hundreds of people at Rock city, there were definitely alot of well known dancers in the building. I would like to give a special shoutout to DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH, MILITIA CREW, BATTLE SNAKES, SAM MARKS, LIL BOB, and others for always mentoring and training me to become the dancer I am now. It's been a real blessing and I promise that I will only become a much stronger bboy for the upcoming years.
After the jam, I still had to drive down to San Diego the same night to make my cousin's wedding on Saturday! Talk about no rest what so ever, but it was so worth it. I spent alot of time with the family, ate and drank to my hearts glory! Congrats cousin Kathlyn!!!
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