Your Advice Paid Off, Thank You!

[Lynne]

I want to thank everyone who gave me advice and tips on board-breaking, sparring and forms. I took your advice to heart when I attended our school's board-breaking clinic as well as when I started sparring and sparring classes.

I entered my first competition this weekend and won first place in board-breaking and second place in sparring. I didn't place in forms as I'd bitten off a bit too much there with a Chil-Sung (Dan) form - it was going well until I flubbed the middle knife blocks. But, thanks to everyone's advice, I had the courage to try and perform a complicated form for my level (8th gup). Also, we had eight competitors and all but one person competed in forms.

As far as the board-breaking, I'm certain that the fact that I did not take practice aims impressed the judges. All I did was place my elbow, heel, or part of hand where I wanted to hit the board - I wanted to get a feel for the correct area of my hand, etc., so I wouldn't hit my funny bone or whatever. I don't suppose that's aiming? Then, I just went for it. Kaboom, kaboom, kaboom! :D Also, I broke two boards with an elbow strike. I would have tried three, but I couldn't even break one at home for some reason, so I thought I'd better do what I had done before (at the clinic). I only used one board for the hammer strike and one for the inside/outside kick. I probably could have used two but I wasn't sure. Maybe next time!

Anyway, I want you to know, your advice was very helpful and thanks again.

Lynne

[MJS]

I want to thank everyone who gave me advice and tips on board-breaking, sparring and forms. I took your advice to heart when I attended our school's board-breaking clinic as well as when I started sparring and sparring classes.

I entered my first competition this weekend and won first place in board-breaking and second place in sparring. I didn't place in forms as I'd bitten off a bit too much there with a Chil-Sung (Dan) form - it was going well until I flubbed the middle knife blocks. But, thanks to everyone's advice, I had the courage to try and perform a complicated form for my level (8th gup). Also, we had eight competitors and all but one person competed in forms.

As far as the board-breaking, I'm certain that the fact that I did not take practice aims impressed the judges. All I did was place my elbow, heel, or part of hand where I wanted to hit the board - I wanted to get a feel for the correct area of my hand, etc., so I wouldn't hit my funny bone or whatever. I don't suppose that's aiming? Then, I just went for it. Kaboom, kaboom, kaboom! :D Also, I broke two boards with an elbow strike. I would have tried three, but I couldn't even break one at home for some reason, so I thought I'd better do what I had done before (at the clinic). I only used one board for the hammer strike and one for the inside/outside kick. I probably could have used two but I wasn't sure. Maybe next time!

Anyway, I want you to know, your advice was very helpful and thanks again.

Lynne

Congrats!!!!:ultracool One very important thing to keep in mind, is to remember to try to not get frustrated, and use the tournaments, breaking competitions, etc. as a learning tool. Even if you didn't break a board or didn't place in forms, there will always be a next time. :)

Keep training hard and congrats again!!:)

Mike

[Lynne]

Congrats!!!!:ultracool One very important thing to keep in mind, is to remember to try to not get frustrated, and use the tournaments, breaking competitions, etc. as a learning tool. Even if you didn't break a board or didn't place in forms, there will always be a next time. :)

Keep training hard and congrats again!!:)

Mike
Thank you, Mike. It was definitely a learning tool. I was happy to place in two out of three events, but if I hadn't, I would not have been deterred. I would try harder, which is what I'm going to do with my forms...practice, practice, practice. You sure learn a lot about yourself during these events.

I meant to say we had 8 competitors in my division; overall, we had around 450 competitors total.

[tshadowchaser]

congrats on your preformance

Remember that compitition is only a small part of the learning process and that it is plactic not gold or silver you bring home.
Keep on practicing and I am sure you will bring home the first place in all 3 areas of compition

[Lynne]

congrats on your preformance

Remember that compitition is only a small part of the learning process and that it is plactic not gold or silver you bring home.
Keep on practicing and I am sure you will bring home the first place in all 3 areas of compition
Thanks for the wise words, tshadowchaser.

[terryl965]

Lynne remember to also thank your instructors and your fellow students they have been there for every minute of the training that made this all possible.

[Lynne]

Lynne remember to also thank your instructors and your fellow students they have been there for every minute of the training that made this all possible.
I was thinking about that, Terry. Our school publishes a newsletter every few months and I thought I would submit an article thanking Master Rexer and my instructors. I would talk about what I learned from the tournament and all. Do you think that would be appropriate or should I send a thank you note instead???

[terryl965]

I was thinking about that, Terry. Our school publishes a newsletter every few months and I thought I would submit an article thanking Master Rexer and my instructors. I would talk about what I learned from the tournament and all. Do you think that would be appropriate or should I send a thank you note instead???

I believe that is a great ideal and one that every other member can use as a momentim in there training as well.
Once again you are at the top of your class here Lynne.

[IcemanSK]

Congrats Lynne!

[HG1]

Congrats Lynne! Share your experiences with fellow classmates to help them reach their goals.