karate tournament - may 5th
wow, what a day saturday...
we started the day off by going to our 3rd karate tournament. we've barely begun and already i'm so addicted i can't imagine not going! lol
the day started off with faith doing her forms.
after a "good luck" kiss from me! lol
she comes out with 1st place in forms!
as tarah's group was semi-lined up to begin their process, she was out running around with us as faith was getting ready for her sparring match.
she's done well enough to carry home 1st place in fighting, as well! congrats my little girlfriend!
here we are, as you can tell we're both so nervous for her. for some reason she's not as agressive as she usually is...but, if we look this much alike too often i could see why people would think we're twins! haha
next is t's form...she places 3rd place.
then, we have some time to just hang out in the halls as we wait for the rest of her age group to do their forms before they begin fighting.
next, come t's sparring...she gave us a scare! she was up against a great fighter and she hardly moved, she just stood there - almost like she was just waiting to win! lol
thankfully, she did pull it out of the hat 5-3 for 1st place!
after that, i went to check on my other buddies from the studio - particularly gary and junior. they both have been so supportive and have helped me out quite a bit at my sparring. gary placed 1st in forms! he's the guy on the right, the guy on the left, tim, is one of my instructors who helped me out during the tournament! in this picture, they both look like they've been up to meanness! lol
then came my form...nerve-wrackingly, i was the first competitor!
my form places 2nd place!
it's off to nathan's forms - which i missed because i had to gear up to spar.
i believe he came in 2nd in forms, as well.
meanwhile, i'm getting lined up to spar...
with two fights, i won the first by the skin of my teeth - 4-5. then i took the second round 3-5! needless to say, those were some great matches!
i believe nathan came in 2nd in sparring...he just didn't seem to have his best day - and that's ok!
needless to say, that tournament we full of smiles!
but the day wasn't half over yet! after we had concluded our competing, we had a black belt (from our same school, different studio) who needed some wall pads. well, we were in a basketball gym and usually there are as many as you could ever use, but these were screwed into the wall! so, we had to hunt down the lady who would know where some loose padding was and had access to them! thankfully, after only a few minutes of looking, she came back with some! the purpose of these pads were to help break the fall for the flying sidekick (i think that's right! lol) competition. unfortunately, due to prior commitments, i couldn't stay to see it. hopefully, i'll get to see it next time! :-)
we then headed to get a bite to eat before heading to a booking for praise in motion where we were invited to a mother-daughter banquet. even though us girls were so exhausted, He provided the strength and i can honestly say that is one of the best worship times we've had! there was laughter and tears, fun and seriousness, smiles and sighs. but it was all for His glory and in the end, i feel many hearts were turned towards Him!
that day couldn't have been better - well, maybe just a touch! :-D but i must say it was a very wonderful day...likely the best since all of the tragedy in our family recently.
we started the day off by going to our 3rd karate tournament. we've barely begun and already i'm so addicted i can't imagine not going! lol
the day started off with faith doing her forms.
after a "good luck" kiss from me! lol
she comes out with 1st place in forms!
as tarah's group was semi-lined up to begin their process, she was out running around with us as faith was getting ready for her sparring match.
she's done well enough to carry home 1st place in fighting, as well! congrats my little girlfriend!
here we are, as you can tell we're both so nervous for her. for some reason she's not as agressive as she usually is...but, if we look this much alike too often i could see why people would think we're twins! haha
next is t's form...she places 3rd place.
then, we have some time to just hang out in the halls as we wait for the rest of her age group to do their forms before they begin fighting.
next, come t's sparring...she gave us a scare! she was up against a great fighter and she hardly moved, she just stood there - almost like she was just waiting to win! lol
thankfully, she did pull it out of the hat 5-3 for 1st place!
after that, i went to check on my other buddies from the studio - particularly gary and junior. they both have been so supportive and have helped me out quite a bit at my sparring. gary placed 1st in forms! he's the guy on the right, the guy on the left, tim, is one of my instructors who helped me out during the tournament! in this picture, they both look like they've been up to meanness! lol
then came my form...nerve-wrackingly, i was the first competitor!
my form places 2nd place!
it's off to nathan's forms - which i missed because i had to gear up to spar.
i believe he came in 2nd in forms, as well.
meanwhile, i'm getting lined up to spar...
with two fights, i won the first by the skin of my teeth - 4-5. then i took the second round 3-5! needless to say, those were some great matches!
i believe nathan came in 2nd in sparring...he just didn't seem to have his best day - and that's ok!
needless to say, that tournament we full of smiles!
but the day wasn't half over yet! after we had concluded our competing, we had a black belt (from our same school, different studio) who needed some wall pads. well, we were in a basketball gym and usually there are as many as you could ever use, but these were screwed into the wall! so, we had to hunt down the lady who would know where some loose padding was and had access to them! thankfully, after only a few minutes of looking, she came back with some! the purpose of these pads were to help break the fall for the flying sidekick (i think that's right! lol) competition. unfortunately, due to prior commitments, i couldn't stay to see it. hopefully, i'll get to see it next time! :-)
we then headed to get a bite to eat before heading to a booking for praise in motion where we were invited to a mother-daughter banquet. even though us girls were so exhausted, He provided the strength and i can honestly say that is one of the best worship times we've had! there was laughter and tears, fun and seriousness, smiles and sighs. but it was all for His glory and in the end, i feel many hearts were turned towards Him!
that day couldn't have been better - well, maybe just a touch! :-D but i must say it was a very wonderful day...likely the best since all of the tragedy in our family recently.
posted by no_average_girl at 12:30 AM
10 Comments:
Beautiful positions I can see.
What a great day with the family. You little sis is just unbelievable :)
I'm glad you had such a great day!
yes, it was a wonderful day. i just wish we could have stayed and watched the rest of our guys compete. guess we'll have to be extra loud cheerleaders for them on our next tournament.
and all three of you all did so well. but even if you hadn't won the tropheys, just watching your willingness to invest in working hard, giving 100% (even when it's easier to throw your hands up and quit) , having the confidence to get out there, giving it your best shot and having fun along the way....that's what i so much appreciate about you all. my challange to you is to continue this as you journey thru life!
thanks for all you are. thanks for all you do. keep it real!
Wonderful news! Congrats to everyone. Em just loves the karate that she's getting at her school and is bummed that it's only 1 day a week. LOL!
I'm so glad that you and the family had a day to "relax" and enjoy after the multiple losses recently.
Hugs my sweet M.
What a fun day!
Bethany :)
Thanks for all the great pictures and the "play by play" - makes me feel like I was there with ya!
As a mom of four, I can tell ya what a joy it is to see our children doing something they are passionate about - and it sounds like God has given all of you girls an amazing gift in Karate as well - and more than that - it is a chance for your character - and true beauty to shine through! I am sure it brings a smile to God's face - and glory to His name!!
Way to go! I'm very proud of ya - and someday - I hope to cheer ya on, as we are all in heaven and meet face to face:)
Sounds like a great day!
I'm glad you all got to enjoy something really fun and happy :)
Love ya!
That looked a great day out. The pictures help tell it all.
Hey there sunshine, my answers to your question from last week are up on my blog. Stop on by when you have a chance!
Hugs dear M.
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