Teryn Robinson Photography

This week, my husband (Alvin "KID" Robinson) was invited to be part of something really neat!  Valley View Christian Church in Littleton, CO was hosting their annual missions fair and the theme for 2011 was Ultimate Fighters For Christ (to honor their missionaries who are Ultimate Fighters for the kingdom).  They went all out with this theme including borrowing a full size cage from Fight to Win promoter, Seth Daniels, and getting UFC veterans and MMA fighters Justin "The Viking" Wren, Alvin and Josh Copeland.  

A few photos from the night including Alvin showing one boy how to get a choke, signing autographs and Justin giving a play by play of Alvin and Josh's jiu-jitsu demonstration

They had a scavenger hunt for the kids which included a concession stand with hot dogs and nachos, an Armor room where they made a shield, and a MMA room equipped with mats.  In the MMA room, Alvin and Josh showed the kids some Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu moves and they guys autographed brochures (that had their pictures in them) and collector cards that were made with a special scripture on the back.  Alvin's card had psalms 144:1-2 on the back: Praise be to the LORD my Rock, who trains my hands for battle.  He is my loving God and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me.

The night ended with everyone gathering around the cage, while Alvin and Josh did a demonstration.  Justin recently had a back procedure done so he announced a play by play of the action.  Then Justin gave his testimony which was amazing!  He had a couple of kids come up to him afterwards crying because they found his story so moving. It was an awesome night and I felt priviledged to be a part of it!