TTQ B4U Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 The story of a first compeition between my kids Tang Soo Do Studio and a local Taekwondo Studio. So as a kid I grew up participating and loving it. My mom wouldn't ever come as she couldn't take it but dad was always there to cheer me on. FFWD to today, my wife has a hard time watching the kids spar on Friday nights too, so it was no surprise she had a hard time watching my kids compete. In some ways it was tough for me too but it's all a part of growing up and learning as you go. Here's the story: My daughter who's only 6 years old wieghs in at a skin-and-bones 44lbs but is very limber and what's there is of mass is muscle and speed. She's fun and enjoys sparring as much as anyone. http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/149032910/original.jpg Like most of the kids, she had a good time, but to sit around through demonstrations, events and yes occasionally participating, it does make for a long day even for the adults. She took it well though, watched, learned and of course fooled around. All in all she did well. http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/149032911/original.jpg When it came to fight time, she was ready and had good spirits. Round one couldn't be so bad right? She's never fought another style other than her class and we heard she was going up against a senior level yellow belt with slightly less experience, so we thought that was an advantage. After all, Sophia is ready and is fearless. http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/149032912/original.jpg So imagine the look and reaction on my wife's face (I wish I captured it in an image) - we did on video from a friend with us when this beast of a 7 year old walks up as her competition. I must admit the girl was around the size of my 10yr old son and while likely a sloth in movement, this is a contact competition so I was a little surprised. They based the pairings on age and skill set so knowing she had a 40lb advantage I too was a little concerned. David meet Goliath http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/149032913/original.jpg My son Nicholas did well in form presentations and was only a little nervous. Not too bad considering there's a full college baseketball arena filled with people watching and the group he was a part of larger than he's been with before. http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/149032915/original.jpg When it came to fight time he was anxious as he went towards the very end and was getting bored. Here too though we found out that he was up against a kid 1yr older, one belt higher and much larger in size with a decent reach on him. http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/149032916/original.jpg Nick did well though and showed now fear. He had a more aggressive offense, used all the techniques he's learned to this point but the other kid was very good and blocked a lot of scoring points as his defense was top notch. Here you can see the other kid (Green Belt) was even prepared for Nick's jumping kicks and managed to block a nicely placed kick. http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/149032917/original.jpg All in all a good time was had. Sophia walked away with 3rd place out of 30 which we're proud as hell of. Nick made it through to the final four but was bumped by his good friend and classmate on the far left here who ended up taking third overall. The hardest part for him overall is Sophia came home with a bronze medal and Nick the typical "participating medal" that everyone gets (yes I despise that shit practice ) and so does he. However, he took it in spirit and learned a lot. http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/149032919/original.jpg To all who read this, thanks for listing to a proud papa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
944s2 Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Really cool and that other girl really was a beast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 That was a funny pic of your daughter against the 10-yr old... Glad they are having a great time with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted98gst Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Awesome, looks like they enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattsv8 Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Been wanting to get my kids into this as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted March 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 That was a funny pic of your daughter against the 10-yr old... Glad they are having a great time with it! What's even more funny is she's only 7 Been wanting to get my kids into this as well They love it. I really enjoyed it and as a kid I started out a little chunky and it slimmed me up fast. Then in high school I was between 145-170lbs and not huge but decent for a kid. Ju Jitsu kept me confident and safe Now I'm just waiting until he scores at least 2 stripes on his black belt and then perhaps by his first or second year of high school I can find him a place to switch to Krav if he's interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted March 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Nick Continuing his forms: http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/149043732/original.jpg Not perfect, but he showed no fear: http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/149043735/original.jpg Sophia Taking home a medal for her group: http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/149043733/original.jpg My future body guard http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/149043734/original.jpg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Awesome photos, visibly they seem to be missing something and that makes them more appealing. Hmmmm, will have to ponder this puzzle a bit longer, what would that be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybe Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3V3G_9chPfU/UFIC0y2ZuXI/AAAAAAAADOs/0FJ7ikGDy54/s1600/SumoVsKid.jpg Bravo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattsv8 Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 We live in grove city. Are there any good schools. My son is 6 has a very visible 6pack and is retarded flexable he can stand and do the splits. So good balance too. My daughter is diff she's not so flexable and has just a little fat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Really awesome and very good activity for kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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