Zion Clark, a wrestler and Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt born without lower extremities due to caudal regression syndrome, made quick work of fitness YouTuber Jesse James West in a recent grappling match.
Clark, who moves daily on his hands and holds the world record for the fastest 20-meter dash using only his arms, gave West a taste of what was coming before the match even started.
Demonstrating from a seated position, he transitioned into control so fast that West reacted immediately:
Oh my god, he’s so quick.
Once the session began, Clark scored a takedown and left West searching for answers:
How do I get points against him, bro? This is so difficult.
West said. At one point Clark deliberately gave up an opening, and West briefly believed he’d turned the match around:
Oh no, I got him. Yeah, I win, right?
Clark shut that down fast, reclaiming dominant position:
No, you don’t win…
I just had to turn the gas up just a little bit.
West gave credit where it was due afterward:
Your speed is insane.
That speed comes from a demanding daily routine, as Clark covers three to five miles on his hands each day, building the upper-body strength that made him so hard to contain on the mat.
Following the session, Clark addressed a group of kids at a local jiu-jitsu class with a simple message:
Always have fun. Always be happy. If you lose, still be happy. And when you win, be grateful.
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