Last Friday and Saturday Maddie, Max, and Seth did a Karate tournament. It was a lot of fun, we didn't really know what to expect because we had never done one. You either get a trophy (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) or a medal so the kids all left happy. Seth is doing his kata which is a routine he has memorized with various blocks and kicks. There are three judges that give him a score between 7 and 8. He got 2nd place for this.
Maddie and Max also did their katas which were more difficult. Maddie practiced tons and Max didn't practice at all. Max ended up getting 1st and Maddie 3rd, which made Seth very happy.
The next evening we got to go back and do chanbara. They do like a sword fight with noodle like swords. You can hit anywhere but the face and whoever gets 5 points first wins. Seth's level they stood very still and were very gentle. Max and Maddie's level was a bit more aggressive. Once Maddie got hit so hard the judges said they would disqualify if he swung like a bat again. You're suppose to show skill by being quick, not hurt each other. Maddie waited until it was over and then burst into tears which is so Maddie. She has to finish it and then let it all out.
Maddie still beat all 5 of these boys and got 1st place. You go girl! Max and Seth also got 1st place in their division. I guess my kids have had a lot of experience fighting.
This is Maddie sitting very properly for karate with her arms tucked in and her feet crossed behing her. We had to get a picture of it. Serious girl.
Last Friday and Saturday Maddie, Max, and Seth did a Karate tournament. It was a lot of fun, we didn't really know what to expect because we had never done one. You either get a trophy (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) or a medal so the kids all left happy. Seth is doing his kata which is a routine he has memorized with various blocks and kicks. There are three judges that give him a score between 7 and 8. He got 2nd place for this.
Maddie and Max also did their katas which were more difficult. Maddie practiced tons and Max didn't practice at all. Max ended up getting 1st and Maddie 3rd, which made Seth very happy.
The next evening we got to go back and do chanbara. They do like a sword fight with noodle like swords. You can hit anywhere but the face and whoever gets 5 points first wins. Seth's level they stood very still and were very gentle. Max and Maddie's level was a bit more aggressive. Once Maddie got hit so hard the judges said they would disqualify if he swung like a bat again. You're suppose to show skill by being quick, not hurt each other. Maddie waited until it was over and then burst into tears which is so Maddie. She has to finish it and then let it all out.
Maddie still beat all 5 of these boys and got 1st place. You go girl! Max and Seth also got 1st place in their division. I guess my kids have had a lot of experience fighting.
This is Maddie sitting very properly for karate with her arms tucked in and her feet crossed behing her. We had to get a picture of it. Serious girl.
2 comments:
Great job guys! Congratulations.
WOW, great job kiddos!
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