First tournament

[KarateMom]

Hello everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

The Karate DoJo I study at is having a in school tournament. I'm really excited but also really nervous! I'm an orange belt. I have been told I will only have to spar against other female competitiors that are my rank or Gold belt. What are some good combinations to use?

 

I have only point sparred three times during class.

 

KickChick if you read this I got my questions answered by my Sensei.

 

I'll email you about it later.

[Pacificshore]

Try to stick to your basics. Pick 2-3 techniques and drill on them. Some basics to think about is a reverse punch, front kick, and side kick.

[SD]

throw combos, use basic techniques, do not drop your hadns ever and kepp bobbing, weaving, and move to the and side not straight back.

[Withers M.A.A.]

Strong Basics... Pretty sad to say esp. since I was a National competitor for many years but Good technique will outwin flasy slop. Stick to what you are good at and use these techniques to highlight your form

 

Pete

[Withers M.A.A.]

Strong Basics... Pretty sad to say esp. since I was a National competitor for many years but Good technique will outwin flasy slop. Stick to what you are good at and use these techniques to highlight your form

 

Pete

[GoldDragon]

*thinks back*

 

Ah yes- I remember my very first Tournament.

 

Scared, and trembiling on the mat- thinking I was a dead duck.....(LOL).

 

There are some things you might wanna think bout on your 1st Tournament.

 

( Some helpful hints)

 

1).Try not to over-due yourself ( to get tired).

 

2). Use what you have learned-dont try to over extend yourself to new levels if not familiar with the basis.

 

3). When Sparring- look directly in the eyes of the person who you are sparring against.

 

4). Be who you are- use what you know- and you will be your own winner:)

 

Win or lose doenst matter- as long as you tried you have won victory over your self-fear and doubt:)

 

**GoldDragon**

[ZeRo]

good luck and go your best. this is all i can say.

[monkeygirl]

OMG .... GoldDragon!!!!! You understand the secret to eternal happiness. You said "Dead Duck (LOL)"!!! You need to go to http://www.angelfire.com/darkside/dead_duckies/ to learn more

 

OK about the actual post now: Just relax, try not to be nervous. Nerves will make you tense and you won't be able to think clearly. I remember my first tournament. I was a yellow belt, and extremely lucky. I came home with a 1st place in forms. I was the only girl in my division, so I automatically got 1st in sparring. They asked me if I would like to spar the boys and I said yes I'd try. I lost immediately. I don't count it towards my record though since it wasn't my division <---cheater

 

No matter how the tournament goes, don't let it negatively affect your training. Just because you might have lost doesn't mean you should quit; just becauce you won doesn't mean you're the best and don't need to train. Always work harder! And always make sure you're respectful to the judges and don't get angry; otherwise you could give yourself a bad reputation.

[monkeygirl]

Oh and another thing: Some of the best martial artists I know, lost at their first tournaments. I think losing actually makes you better because it fuels you to train harder.

[Bon]

::edit:: Edited September 29, 2002 by Bon