Mu Ryuk Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 May 14, 2005 Central Coast Open:Division K-2215-17 Intermediate forms (Japanese/Korean/Okinawan/Tae Kwon Do)Default first place. Move on to Grands.Division F-6Intermediate Boys 15-17 Point SparringTook second out of three. The fight was tied one to one at the end of two minutes, the guy beat me in sudden death. I got the by first round, but I'm quite sure I would have beat the other guy.Grand Championships15-17 Beginner/Intermediate Forms (All)Took Grand Championship. Myself and one girl tied, had to go again. I think my form was better the second time...she messed up twice and was only allowed one restart. I wish they had put us against the advanced/black belt category as well. I may have won on pure intensity...probably not, but I'd have liked to try. I'm sure I could have beat the advanced competitors (I've done it before), it's just the blackbelts I'd have trouble with.Overall, a good tournament. Took a long time, but ran smoothly. I was also pleased to have the chance to meet forum member Shorin Ryuu at the tournament....hopefully we'll get to train together.Win or lose, make 'em proud.AMERICAN KARATE TANG SOO DO MADE 'EM PROUD. Passion transcends pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorin Ryuu Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 I too was pleased to have met Mu Ryuk. However, I do not share his sentiments regarding the tournament itself. I was largely unimpressed by the way it was run and the vast majority of the competitors themselves. I saw a lot of gymnastics and bouncing but very few good forms or sparring. On the positive side, I only had to pay $5 to watch... Martial Arts Blog:http://bujutsublogger.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mu Ryuk Posted May 15, 2005 Author Share Posted May 15, 2005 I too was pleased to have met Mu Ryuk. However, I do not share his sentiments regarding the tournament itself. I was largely unimpressed by the way it was run and the vast majority of the competitors themselves. I saw a lot of gymnastics and bouncing but very few good forms or sparring. On the positive side, I only had to pay $5 to watch...I agree about the competitors...I don't like point sparring, and I don't like the perversion of traditional forms. I also hate the gymnastics. However, as far as organization goes, this tournament was very good, especially for a relatively small local tournament. Most are much more cramped, delayed and generally stressful. Passion transcends pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjanurse Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Congratulations! "A Black Belt is only the beginning."Heidi-A student of the artsTae Kwon Do,Shotokan,Ju Jitsu,Modern Arnishttp://the100info.tumblr.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorin Ryuu Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 I agree about the competitors...I don't like point sparring, and I don't like the perversion of traditional forms. I also hate the gymnastics. However, as far as organization goes, this tournament was very good, especially for a relatively small local tournament. Most are much more cramped, delayed and generally stressful.Even more delayed!? Wow. I had no idea all of them were like that. Martial Arts Blog:http://bujutsublogger.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mu Ryuk Posted May 16, 2005 Author Share Posted May 16, 2005 .Even more delayed!? Wow. I had no idea all of them were like that.Yeah. It's because most competitors are simply too lazy to pre-register. It's five minutes to fill out a form you're going to have to fill out anyway, and you save money. It's really stupid, but...that's the way things go. Passion transcends pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mu Ryuk Posted May 16, 2005 Author Share Posted May 16, 2005 Pictures are up at https://www.photobucket.com/albums/v302/TsypkinNone of my form, sadly Passion transcends pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aefibird Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 Congrats Mu Ryuk. "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian_guy Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 Congratulations Mu Ryuk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryokeen Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Forms and Sparring are my true loves^^.Kata's= Awesome. Well I hope you had fun, I hope I do good in the upcoming tournement in June ^^. Needing to focus... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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