Good idea ! ! ! No as a matter of fact i am the one who tries the most and never gives up . . . maybe it's just because i am one of the youngest one there in the adult class... No biggy anyways ... anyone know any good tips in succeding in a tournament? Last one i went i recived 2nd place in Katas, yet was some what pissed at the judges because not for nothing though but i thought i did better than the girl who won 1s t place, even my sensei and freinds who were there. LoL i was a white belt then, maybe they had to give it to her since she was a purple belt...only by 2 points... any how i'm thinking about going to another tournament, now that i got my yellow belt, i hope to be more respected... I heard the snapping technique entices the judges, and it can be done by ironing the gi really well, but anything else?