Aside from Samoan citizens born abroad, Nelson Meleisea is the first person born in Samoa to compete internationally in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitions.
This Samoan athlete is preparing for four major competitions this year and is seeking support from the nation.
Nelson is currently in the Philippines on a veterinary medicine scholarship, and he spoke with Samoa Newshub in an interview:
“These four international tournaments are held in Manila, which is quite far from where I am in the Philippines. I am not asking for much from our country, just whatever amount people can afford and are willing to give. This support will greatly help cover travel expenses, accommodation, and other necessary preparations.”
The tournaments Nelson is preparing for include:
- PAN ASIAN International Open (2 June 2024)
- ABU DHABI JIU-JITSU PRO Tour (6 July 2024)
- ASIA SPORT JIU-JITSU FEDERATION (3 August 2024)
- ADCC Philippines International Open (6 October 2024)
Friends and family can send support via:
Western Union/MoneyGram
Name: Nelson Meleisea
Phone: +639158086901
City: Los Baños
Province: Laguna
Country: Philippines
In 2023, Nelson won two gold medals in the PAN ASIAN International Open, ABU DHABI JIU-JITSU PRO Tour, and ASIA SPORT JIU-JITSU FEDERATION tournaments. He will be competing again this year for more gold medals.
Currently holding six gold medals, he is ranked first in other tournaments. The ADCC Philippines International Open (6 October 2024) will be his first time participating in this competition.
Despite his unique entry into this sport, he has consistently competed in Asia under the guidance of BJ, his coach, representing Samoa.
When asked about his passion for the sport, Nelson shared that he first arrived in the Philippines in 2022 for studies on a scholarship and felt the urge to return to his family.
Some friends introduced him to this sport, which brought him joy. Additionally, he came to study veterinary medicine and works with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries in Samoa. The physical strength required to handle large animals such as horses and cattle during treatment also fueled his interest in the sport.
Furthermore, he aspires to be the first person to return to Samoa and teach this sport to the nation’s youth, starting with his five daughters.
He currently holds a white belt in Jiu Jitsu and has been competing for a year and a half. He aims to become a renowned competitor in the black belt division, like Gordon Ryan.
Balancing training and studies is challenging, but Nelson expressed:
“It is with humility that I ask for the nation’s support because my heart burns with the desire to serve my country through this sport. Any amount of money received from any Samoan will be accepted with gratitude, and God’s rewards will not be in vain.”
Best wishes for this young man’s endeavors.
Nelson Meleisea hails from Pu’apu’a, Tapatapao, Aleisa, Vaitele-Uta, and Falealili.
Tusia i le gagana Samoa
Talosagaina e le sui o Samoa i le Jiu Jitsu le fesoasoani a le atunu’u
E ese mai i tagatanuu Samoa na soifua ane i atunuu i fafo, o Nelson Meleisea le ulua’i tagata na soifua ane i laueleele o Samoa, ua tausinio i tauvaga faavaomalo i le taaloga o le piiga (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu).
E fa tauvaga tetele o lea fa’agatama olo’o tapena iai lea alo o Samoa i le tausaga nei, ma ua ia fa’atagisia ai le lagolago a le atunu’u.
O Nelson olo’o i Filipino ona o avanoa fa’asikolasipi tau foma’i manu, ma ia saunoa i le fa’atalanoaga ma le Samoa Newshub,
“O Manila e faia ai ta’amilosaga fa’avaomalo eseese nei e fa, e mamao ese ma i le itu o Filipino olo’o ou iai. E le tele se tupe olo’o o’u tagi atu ai i si o tatou atunu’u, o le a lava se vaega e gafatia ma ma’au iai, o le a fesoasoani tele mo le totogiina o le faimalaga atu, o le totogi’ina o le fale o le a fa’amautu ai, atoa ai ma le tele o tapenaga olo’o mo’omia.”
O taamilosaga oloo sauna ai Nelson e aofia ai;
- PAN ASIAN International Open (2 June 2024)
- ABU DHABI JIU-JITSU PRO Tour (6 July 2024)
- ASIA SPORT JIU-JITSU FEDERATION (3 August 2024)
- ADCC Philippines International Open (6 October 2024)
Ua faapipiina atu foi ma le auala e faaooina atu ai se fesoasoani a uo ma aiga;
Western Union/MoneyGram
Igoa: Nelson Meleisea
Telefoni: +639158086901
Taulaga tele (City): Los Baños
Itumalo (Province): Laguna
Atunuu: Filipino
O ta’amilosaga e tolu o le PAN ASIAN International Open (02-Iuni-2024), ABU DHABI JIU-JITSU PRO Tour (06-Iulai-2024) ma le ASIA SPORT JIU-JITSU FEDERATION (03-Aokuso-2024), na maua ai pine auro tailua a le alii o Nelson i lona taimi muamua na ofi ai i taaloga faavaomalo i le tausaga 2023, ma o lea foi o le a toe finau ai i le nei tausaga mo nisi pine auro.
O le taimi lenei e ono pineauro oloo ia taulimaina, ma faatulaga mai ai i le tulaga muamua i isi taamilosaga. O le taamilosaga o le ADCC Philippines International Open (06-Oketopa-2024), o le taimi muamua lea o le a ia taalo ai.
E ui e ese lona auala na ofi ai i le nei ituaiga taaloga, ae na ia finau lava i le autele i Asia o le Deaf Tag olo’o faiaoga ai le susuga ia BJ, pe mafai lava ona ia tausinio mo Samoa, ma taliaina ai.
Ina ua fesiligia i le mafuaaga o le naunau ai i le nei taaloga, na saunoa Nelson o le tausaga 2022 na tuvae ai i Filipino mo aoaoga e tauala i avanoa fa’asikolasipi, na lagona ai lona toe fia foi mai i lona aiga.
Ae e iai nisi o ana uo na fa’asoa iai, ma ia mauaina ai le ta’aloga lenei o se auala e fa’atupu ai lona fiafia. E le gata i lea, o ia na malaga atu mo a’oa’oga tau foma’i manu ma e galue i le Matagaluega o Fa’atoaga ma Faigafaiva i Samoa. E manaomia tele le malosi fa’aletagata e taofiofi ai manu tetele e pei o solofanua ma povi ae faia togafitiga.
O le isi foi lena mafuaaga o le fiafia ai i le taaloga lea aua e iai le tauiviga. Ae sili ai, e fia avea o ia ma uluai tagata e foi mai i Samoa ma aoaoina lea taaloga i tupulaga o le atunuu e amata atu i ona alo tamaitai e toalima.
O ia oloo iai ile fusi lanu paepae o le Jiu Jitsu, ma e tasi ma le afa tausaga le umi e finau ai. E fia avea o ia ma le ali’i tautaua i lea ta’aloga olo’o ile vaega o le fusi lanu uliuli, ia Gordon Ryan.
E gatafia lava ona ia fa’apaleni lona taimi i toleniga, ma a’oa’oga olo’o ia feagai ai.
Na saunoa Nelson,
“E maualalo le loto ma talosaga i le atunu’u ona e mu lo’u loto e tatau ona ou tautua i le atunu’u i le nei fa’agatama. So’o se seleni o le a tauaao e so’o se Samoa, o le a talia ma le fa’afetai ma e le vale foi le taui a le Atua.”
Talosia ia taumafaiga a lenei alo o le atunuu.
O Nelson Meleisea e mai Pu’apu’a, Tapatapao, Aleisa, Vaitele-Uta ma Falealili.
