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KarateMom
Yellow Belt
Joined: 07 Apr 2002
Posts: 73
Location: South
Styles: American Kempo Karate
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 Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2002 11:11 am Post subject: First tournament |
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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.
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Pacificshore
Black Belt
Joined: 26 Mar 2002
Posts: 1698
Location: West Coast
Styles: Chinese Kenpo/Kara-Ho Kempo
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| Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2002 12:09 pm Post subject: |
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| 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. |
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SD
Yellow Belt
Joined: 10 Sep 2002
Posts: 70
Location: Canada
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| Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2002 3:54 pm Post subject: |
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| throw combos, use basic techniques, do not drop your hadns ever and kepp bobbing, weaving, and move to the and side not straight back. |
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Withers M.A.A.
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Joined: 28 Apr 2002
Posts: 662
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| Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2002 8:36 pm Post subject: |
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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
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Withers M.A.A.
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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
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GoldDragon
Black Belt
Joined: 10 Aug 2001
Posts: 1363
Location: Hartford, Connecticut
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| Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2002 5:51 am Post subject: |
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*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:)
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ZeRo
Black Belt
Joined: 03 Apr 2002
Posts: 2571
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| Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2002 11:13 am Post subject: |
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| good luck and go your best. this is all i can say. |
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monkeygirl
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Joined: 22 Feb 2002
Posts: 3678
Location: Iowa
Styles: Tae Kwon Do
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| Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2002 8:54 am Post subject: |
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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.
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monkeygirl
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Joined: 22 Feb 2002
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Location: Iowa
Styles: Tae Kwon Do
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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.
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Bon
Black Belt
Joined: 10 Aug 2001
Posts: 1047
Location: Australia
Styles: BJJ, Kickboxing
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There are always two choices, two paths to take. One is easy. And its only reward is that it's easy.
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