Kumori Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Hello all, I am a white belt right now and have been training for around 4 weeks. This coming saturday my sensei invited me to a competition and do a kata. He wants me to do Sanchin ... I heard this is not a good kata for comp. ? Then there is one on Nov. 19 where Im to do Fukyu Da Ich . Now this one I heard you could win awards from.. but idk.. I never been in a competition before.Also there is one in Feb. Should I fight in it ? Ill be a Yellow Belt by then for sure. - Kumori Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24fightingchickens Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Do it if you think it will be fun. If not - don't. Tournaments are a very subjective experience and if taken too seriously can ruin your experience. If taken light-heartedly and with low expectations, you can have a great time. 24FightingChickenshttp://www.24fightingchickens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion82698 Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 If you're going to compete, you have to start somewhere. Get in there, and get the butterflys out Good luck! I don't have to be the best, just better than you!Working towards 11% BF and a Six pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyNewton Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Just do the best you can. Performing kata in front of strangers is good for building easteem and character.good luck "The wise and successsful will always be met with violent opposition by mediocre minds." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyNewton Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 also, i would do the kata your sensei suggests. he knows best. "The wise and successsful will always be met with violent opposition by mediocre minds." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyNewton Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 one more thing..awards or not..if you get a chance after everyone is through, it is always a good idea to ask judges for any constructive cristism or tips for improvement.again..best of luck. "The wise and successsful will always be met with violent opposition by mediocre minds." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAKEHE3078 Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 wich tournament ? You do not need to be flexible to do a Jodan (head kick), if your opponent is already on the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAKEHE3078 Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 BTW isnt that a pretty high Kata for a White belt ? You do not need to be flexible to do a Jodan (head kick), if your opponent is already on the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Warlock Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 If taken light-heartedly and with low expectations, you can have a great time.Better yet, no expectations. "When you are able to take the keys from my hand, you will be ready to drive." - Shaolin DMV TestIntro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angus88 Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Sanchin huh? That's a little surprising. My personal favorite kata, but the problem is, most tournaments are Tae Kwon Do, so the judges are looking for high kicks and flash. It'll probably look good for a White Belt to do it though. Still, have fun and don't worry about anything. There's so much politics involved in tournaments it's pathetic, so as others are saying, keep your expectations very low! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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