On May 17th, the mats at Team Elwany were filled with both excitement and surprise. Coach Al-Hakam made his long-anticipated return to Erbil after weeks away. At the same time, Marcel, one of the team’s most consistent practitioners, was preparing to leave for a holiday in Hungary. Completely unexpectedly, just before his trip, Marcel received his blue belt — a proud milestone marking his dedication and growth. Coach Al-Hakam’s focus during this stay was clear: sharpen everyone’s overall techniques, with special emphasis on guard transitions and leg lock systems for the advanced group.
