{"id":100619,"date":"2018-04-04T21:08:51","date_gmt":"2018-04-05T03:08:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/dolores-jj-robson-wins-colorado-wrestling-championship\/"},"modified":"2018-04-04T21:08:51","modified_gmt":"2018-04-05T03:08:51","slug":"dolores-jj-robson-wins-colorado-wrestling-championship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/dolores-jj-robson-wins-colorado-wrestling-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Dolores\u2019 JJ Robson wins Colorado wrestling championship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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JJ Robson stands on the podium as Colorado Super State Tournament champion in the 49-pound weight class of the kindergarten\/first grade division on March 31.<\/span>Courtesy photo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

From the time that he stepped onto a wrestling mat at the tender age of three, Dolores Wrestling Club standout JJ Robson felt at home. Hours of practice never fazed the young man, and as time passed, his prowess and love for his sport grew.<\/p>\n

Thus, it was not altogether surprising when, on March 31, Robson won three consecutive matches at the Colorado Super State Tournament and was crowned champion in the 49-pound weight class of the kindergarten\/first grade division.<\/p>\n

As JJ\u2019s parents, Rachel Robson and Josh Robson cheered, their son stepped to the top of a podium, where he was presented with a bracket and a gold championship belt that signified his status as one of Colorado\u2019s top young wrestlers.<\/p>\n

\u201cI started wrestling when I was three, and I\u2019ve been wrestling for four years,\u201d JJ Robson said. \u201cI practice a lot, and I like that wrestling is so hard. The only time I don\u2019t practice is if I\u2019m sick.\u201d<\/p>\n

To win the championship, JJ Robson pinned Raymond Hernandez of Growler\u2019s Wrestling Club in the quarterfinals and then pinned Colorado Bad Boys club member Lathim Garcia in the semifinals.<\/p>\n

JJ Robson then faced off against the Lincoln Jr. Lancers\u2019 Eliyano Garcia for the title and was awarded the victory after Garcia slammed JJ Robson and was disqualified.<\/p>\n

Asked what was going through their minds after their son won, Rachel Robson and Josh Robson smiled and explained that they were overtaken with emotion and pride.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was shocked,\u201d Rachel Robson said. \u201cIt was a very proud moment.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt took a little time to sink in,\u201d Josh Robson added. \u201cI got a little emotional because it was a big accomplishment for a young man. His heart and determination is amazing, and he hates losing. He\u2019s young, but he\u2019s really technical, and positioning is what wins matches.\u201d<\/p>\n

Josh Robson went to explain that when JJ Robson began wrestling, his parents would buy him a toy every time he medaled at a tournament. Medal-winning performances soon became so common, however, that the family had to switch things up.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen JJ Robson first started (wrestling), I told him that if he won a medal, I\u2019d get him a toy,\u201d Josh Robson said, smiling. \u201cThen it got too expensive, and we had to stick with ice cream (rewards) after that.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to his parents, JJ is one of more than 60 youth wrestlers who compete as a member of the Dolores Wrestling Club. The club is coached by several coaches, including Dolores High School head coach Grant Hobbs, George Eichner, and Josh Robson.<\/p>\n

Club members practice several times per week and compete in numerous tournaments throughout Colorado while learning life lessons that coaches and parents believe will last a lifetime.<\/p>\n

\u201c(Wrestling) teaches drive, and it teaches them self-discipline,\u201d Josh Robson said. \u201cA wrestler will have a better work ethic when they get older.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe harder you work, the better off you\u2019ll be, and that\u2019s a great life lesson,\u201d Rachel Robson said.<\/p>\n

Other Dolores Wrestling Club members who placed at the Super State tournament included Bodie Stiegelmeyer, who placed third in the 53-pound weight class of the fourth\/fifth grade division, and Degan Lake, fifth in the 62-pound weight class of the second\/third grade division. Teagun Samora also represented Dolores at the tournament.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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