First Tournament

CrazyEyes

White Belt
Well guys despite being in class for only two weeks I went to my first tournament at my dojang on friday night. I was the only white belt that was there (I competed in forms and sparring)...It was only me and an other student in my division (he's two belts above me, but I didn't have anything to lose).

-Results-
I got first in forms. I've been practicing my form daily...I never knew they could be so much fun :D

I placed second in sparring. I was sort of nervous at first but I got used to it. I asked the judges what I should improve on and it was making sure I kicked above the waist. One of then said my kicks were really good and I need to use them more and make sure I get them higher, because I missed out on a few points because they were below the belt :(

Conclusion:
-I had a TON of fun, everyone was really nice and I'm very satisfied with how I did. Since I started the class I've been training every day working with the higher ranking students after class, minus a couple of days before the tournament. I learned a lot, and there's some kicks I know I want to work on so I can do better, as I only know side, front, and round. I can't wait till our next tournament so I can do better. The only bad sides are I sprained my big toe (its just about healed) cuz I kicked wrong, and my shin was swollen.

But to put a long story short, I'M HOOKED!!! :D.
 
CONGRATULATIONS!

Spend as much time with the four basic kicks because everything else is just a derivation (front, side, turning, back). The better you are at these the better everything else will be in your career!
 
Congrats!!! To only be in it for 2 weeks and get first above someone whos been in it quite a bit longer then you is a great accomplishment!!!
Glad to hear you had fun.
The height will come (its a common problem with white belts). Keep up the good work!
 
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