XMartial Arts_FighterX Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 Just out of curiosity do any of you every go to any tournaments? And If you do which ones? Like nationals, Junior Olympics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XMartial Arts_FighterX Posted May 27, 2003 Author Share Posted May 27, 2003 My bad.. any of you go to tournaments that is.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NFleischman Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 Not me lol, well maybe thats cause I haven't started yet.... but when I do it sounds kinda fun and a good experience... Shito-Ryu Karate 3 Months Active Training Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XMartial Arts_FighterX Posted May 27, 2003 Author Share Posted May 27, 2003 hmm ya..I heard they are fun..my friend went to one in LA...got like 1st place or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorin Ryuu Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 No. My school doesn't like them. Martial Arts Blog:http://bujutsublogger.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 My club has a tournament that runs for a few week with other clubs in which most of the club go to i heard they're great fun. i cant go because i haven't tested yet but theres this tournamnet with in the club starting next week. i cant wait as i can take part. i live in ierland and there not that many big tournaments near my club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karate_woman Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 I've gone to tournaments in the past, and will be starting again in a couple of weeks to get my feet wet again (it has been 3-4 years since I've competed). My first tournament will be a shiai, followed by a AAA rated tournament in a nearby town. I've done well in competitions in the past, but go to them infrequently enough that I never bothered to get rated myself (what's the point if you only go to one tournament from each circuit, rarely going to two from the same circuit in one year?). The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. -Lao-Tse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aes Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 Yes I have competed. It is a great way for you to get motivated on perfecting Kata, etc. 43 Years oldBlue Belt (7th Kyu) Shorin-ryuRoberts Karate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isshinryu Man Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 I love competing. It's a great way to meet new people who have similar interests, try your skills outside of your own dojo/school and learn new concepts ideas etc. For the first time tournament attendie, word of advice, don't get discouraged if things don't go as you may have hoped. I've seen tournaments be beneficial and detrimental to a student's attitude towards MA. Remeber, it's about having fun and learning. You should always walk away with something to learn from. As for me, I try to stick to nationaly sactioned tournaments. One, because I train for such a level and two I enjoy the professionalism of the judging and competition. Have fun!! "No Excuses" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XMartial Arts_FighterX Posted May 28, 2003 Author Share Posted May 28, 2003 So Isshinryu Man what belt are you and did you ever attend AAA nationals you must be pretty good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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