“You don’t take a photograph, you make it.”

First ever BJJ comp done ✅ – the @ibjjf 2025 Pan Pacific Championships! Entered the Masters 5 Middleweight division at Purple Belt in both Gi and No-Gi. . I’ve trained my arse off for this the past six months. I always said I’d never compete; too scared of failing, getting injured, or not making a good account of myself. But this year I bit the bullet. I wanted to feel the nerves, the anxiety, the adrenaline of stepping onto the mat against someone I’d never rolled with before. . And wow… what an experience! 💥 The intensity is on another level. . I had two tough, physical matches against very technical opponents, going down on points in both – including a semi-final loss to the 2024 Asian Champion. No shame in that! Both guys were strong, respectful, and gave me a huge learning experience. I went in with a few niggles (including a torn thumb tendon making grips a nightmare), but no excuses, just grateful to test myself. . My goal wasn’t about medals; it was to make my family, my club, and my coaches proud — to fight hard, not give up, and not get submitted (my defence is something I pride myself on 😀). Mission accomplished 🙏 And dropping 4kg along the way was a bonus. . On a lighter note, I did come home with a 🥇 in No-Gi (walkover win – no other competitors 😂). Feels a bit silly, but I’ll dedicate it to my teammates and coaches for all the hours of sweat and grind. . Huge thanks to everyone at @newportbjj and @twins_martial_arts, especially @thegripphysio & Ken, for their guidance and belief. And to my family for their support 💜 . Can’t wait to get back on the mats and keep learning on this crazy BJJ journey. OSS 🥋💪 • • #photographer #photography #streetscene #colourphotography #travelpics #blackandwhite #travel #travelphotography #travelphotographer #momentsintime #streetphotographer #streetphotography #streetphotographers #streetphotographersfdn #yourshotphotographer #natgeoyourshot #natgeotravel #musicphotography #shotokankarate #blackbelt #bjj #jiujitsu #ibjjf . @australian.elite.team

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New Image Drop 🔵⚪️🔴 ~~ Paris, France (Release 2) - October 2024 • • #photographer #photography #streetscene #colourphotography #travelpics #blackandwhite #travel #travelphotography #travelphotographer #momentsintime #streetphotographer #streetphotography #streetphotographers #streetphotographersfdn #yourshotphotographer #natgeoyourshot #natgeotravel #musicphotography . #ParisThroughMyLens #CityOfLight #MagicalParis #TimelessParis #ParisStreets #VisualStorytelling #FineArtPhotography #WanderlustPhotography #ParisMood #ArtOfTravel . Full album at www.philipmartinsphotography.com

New Image Drop 🔵⚪️🔴 ~~ Paris, France 🇫🇷 October, 2024 (Release 1) • • #photographer #photography #streetscene #colourphotography #travelpics #blackandwhite #travel #travelphotography #travelphotographer #momentsintime #streetphotographer #streetphotography #streetphotographers #streetphotographersfdn #yourshotphotographer #natgeoyourshot #natgeotravel #musicphotography #shotokankarate #blackbelt . #Paris #ParisFrance #ParisVibes #ParisStreets #ParisLovers #ParisianStyle #ParisPhoto #VisitParis #CityOfLight #ParisInMotion