One proud Momma I am. My Son did really well at the martial arts tournament today,
1st place in forms, 3 judges 999, 999, 999.
2nd place in point fighting 3 rounds first to get 5 points from contact hits
3rd place in weapons forms nunchucks 999,997,995
Tied for 2nd place in continuous sparring for four two minute rounds
But had to give him a 3rd place trophy, they will change the plate on it.
After my Son had done point fighting as an orange belt the judges pulled his Sensei aside saying if he wants to do the continuous sparring match he needs to be ranked up at least one belt if not two. Which his Sensei had said he expected that to happen. He's had prior training in other martial arts and boxing but has only been back at this dojo a few months. The judges had a mini discussion and decided to place him against the brown belts! What?! It was intense watching. I don't care for the physical contact even with the safety equipment. The round starts, brown belt comes out aggressive, My Son did a Down block with a counter strike that sent his opponent to the floor. It made me cringe.
He's ready looking forward to the next tournament lol
On another note, I did manage to take a few hotel pics last night, maybe share them later..
