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The tournament took place at Grand Rapids Community College, on Nov. 17th.
High Blue Shelly, High Blue Helena, Low blue William, Red belt Brice, and Yellow green Joy and their mom headed down the day before the event. This portion of the trip was sponsored by our Mentor Cathy. Thanks to Cathy, Helena, William and Joy were given their equipment. Helena is HAPPY to have a helmet that fits her properly!!
Shelly and Helena tested for Red belt. Shelly got a silver for sparring and _____ for form.
Helena got a Silver for Form and Bronze for Sparring.
William got a bronze for both Form and sparring
Joy got two silver--form and One step
Brice got ______ form, and ______ sparring.
JR and Anne came down with their parents, as did other classmates from Mid Michigan.
Anne got (beautiful new white belt) got GOLD for One step and Silver for Form.
We met competitors from Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky. It was amazing!
The hotel for the tournaments was the DAYS INN 310 Pearl Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504.
The hotel was very nice, rooms were clean, and the hot tub and pool area were well used!! The kids had a blast throwing small foam balls back and forth.
Friday night we ate in the hotel lounge, with appetizers being 1/2 price until 7:00. Brice's brother Evan, and Evan's gf Ellen came down to support us!!
We had Connected rooms.
William Brought his Headplay gaming system--which consists of a visor like screen, allows for individual play as tho you are viewing a 7 ft screen from 5 feet away.
Saturday we had breakfast across the street at Burger King. It was fast convenient..and..their bathrooms were broken and were letting out a HORRIFYING smell from broken sewer lines. On our way out...one worker LOST IT....aka THREW UP RIGHT in the KITCHEN@@!! Yikes!!
We had a difficult time getting to the Community COllege as the SANTA PARADE was taking place.
I helped at the table selling shirts, patches etc. Master G designed a t shirt specifically for the tournament. Poppy, a black belts mom was working also.
Required tournament sparring equipment: Trunk pad, Head pad, Groin guard (male), Hand / Forearm pads, Shin / Instep pads, and Mouth safety equipment.
I was frustrated as a mom, as the girl that was sparring with Helena did NOT have ANY equipment on, as she entered the ring. Helena was prepped and ready, THEN had to wait as they peeled equipment off of another competitor and put it on. Helena was very strong.
Overall I was SOO impressed with the professionalism and fair play of competitors!! I am SO happy my kids have a chance to learn from Mrs. Paula Robison, Her son Brian, and Mr and Mrs G. WOW. Paula kicked butt in her fight, taking a gold!
Brian (Paula's son), Leah (Mrs. G's daughter) and Dean, all young High School black belts got GOLD in Group synchronized form...AND $$100 to split!! YEAH!!
Their Tuesday teacher Mr. Manning, finished up his BLACK BELT and got his beautiful new belt and took a silver in FORM.
Saturday, Don came down and we ate at SAN CHEZ. WOW. it was great--garlic almonds, fabulous food! Voted GR's # 1 restaurant. Sunday, the entire P clan, and us went to a COOL GRILL, just down from the hotel. There was a HUGE real wall safe. Pictures were taken will post when I get them.
Great Job everyone!!
Monday, November 19, 2007
The Life of Tae Zee Park
The Life of Grand Master
Tae Zee Park
Many years ago, in South Korea, a shy young boy named Tae Zee Park watched helplessly as a bully hit the young boy's mother. Even though the community rallied together to run the bully out of town, Tae Park decided then and there that he would be ready the next time someone tried to hurt his family. So young Tae Park learned a little soccer and a little boxing-but he learned to love Tae Kwon Do.
The Early Years
Tae Park started Tae Kwon Do lessons when he was twelve years old. Five days each week for at least two hours a day, young Tae Park would practice basic patterns, kicks and forms. He wanted to be strong and responsible and to hold his own among his six brothers and sisters. Very few of the other students in his class worked as hard as he did.
When Tae Park was sixteen, he became one of the youngest first degree black belts in Korea. At his first degree test, he was awarded the highest points in forms and free-fighting-but his goal was to become even better. He left his home and went to the central studio to practice and study. After earning his second degree, Tae Park entered his first tournament.
Tournament Fighting
Korean martial art tournaments were very dangerous. Participants risked serious accidents-even death~to win because winning meant great honor for the fighter's school and it's reputation. Everyone knew who the tournament winners were, and they were granted many special privileges.
Each Tae Kwon Do school sent their top one or two fighters to compete. Each fight consisted of three three-minute rounds. As long as a competitor won, he could progress to the next round. If he lost, he went back home. In addition to being very good, tournament fighters had to be very strong and in excellent shape. Sometimes a competitor would have fought for five days in a row to qualify for the final rounds.
Tae Park completed his formal education at Sung Kyun University, where he majored in Government. In addition to his scholastic pursuits, this very special school allowed him to study Tae Kwon Do up to five hours a day. All 350 people in his freshman class were black belts. Tae Park was one of only two or three students picked for special training as part of the university team. He and the other team members worked very hard and received many high honors. In 1964 and 1965, Tae Park was the top tournament fighter in all of Korea.
The once shy little boy had grown into a strong and brave young man.
Professional Tae Kwon Do
After graduating from the university, Tae Park was recruited for the Korean army's Tae Kwon Do Team.
For the next three years, his full-time job was to represent Korea in international tournaments. He had become the equivalent of a professional athlete. Everyone knew his face and he was very well respected.
After army service, Tae Park taught for one year at the Korean National Teachers College where he earned his sixth dan. He had loved practicing Tae Kwon Do and now he loved teaching it to others.
On to America
When Tae Park first came to America, he taught martial arts at Kent State University in Ohio. He later moved to Michigan and began teaching Tae Kwon Do at the YMCA in Jackson. It was there that he learned about America from his students. Tae Park would teach them his martial art- and his students would teach him the English language and American customs. He learned what Americans believed and how they made decisions. This co-dependence on his students helped form life-long bonds.
Founding the Tae Park Institute
Mr. Park had proven in Korea that he was an excellent fighter and teacher. But now he was in America where the people's ways and customs were very different. He started his first Tae Kwon Do class in 1974. But it closed after only two months. Mr. Park believes that the advanced techniques he taught were too difficult for beginning students, who quickly became frustrated and stopped coming to class.
Mr. Park changed his style and concentrated on the basics when he reopened his school. He continued to teach in Jackson and expanded to Hillsdale College. As the Tae Park Institute grew, Mr. Park focused on building a strong supportive organization that would produced black belts with solid leadership skills. As the years passed, Tae Park opened schools in Springport, Grand Rapids, Hillsdale, Jackson, and Ypsilanti.
Tae Park Institute Today
Twenty years have passed since Tae Park came to America to teach Tae Kwon Do. Today Tae Park Institute has schools in Oklahoma, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Wyoming, Ohio, Texas, New Mexico, Alaska and many Michigan school locations. There are over 1,500 black belts with 30 Master Instructors.
Grand Master Park's students speak of him with great pride and respect and view him as a father figure and mentor. As one of Tae Park's master instructors has said, "The Tae Park Institute will survive a long time because of Mr. Park's high caliber physical ability, intelligence, compassion, and family-like loyalty toward his pupils."
Tae Park and his wife, Hwy Park, currently live in the Ann Arbor area. His daughter Na Lee attends the University of Michigan, and daughter Na Na, a Wellesley College graduate, works at a low firm in New York City. Tae Park's son, Won Hee, a graduate of Harvard University, is employed at IBM.
Written by Valerie Lucas, 3 dan with contributions fnm Lynn Bernard, 6 dan. Edited by Mary Petertyf, blue belt.
Tae Zee Park
Many years ago, in South Korea, a shy young boy named Tae Zee Park watched helplessly as a bully hit the young boy's mother. Even though the community rallied together to run the bully out of town, Tae Park decided then and there that he would be ready the next time someone tried to hurt his family. So young Tae Park learned a little soccer and a little boxing-but he learned to love Tae Kwon Do.
The Early Years
Tae Park started Tae Kwon Do lessons when he was twelve years old. Five days each week for at least two hours a day, young Tae Park would practice basic patterns, kicks and forms. He wanted to be strong and responsible and to hold his own among his six brothers and sisters. Very few of the other students in his class worked as hard as he did.
When Tae Park was sixteen, he became one of the youngest first degree black belts in Korea. At his first degree test, he was awarded the highest points in forms and free-fighting-but his goal was to become even better. He left his home and went to the central studio to practice and study. After earning his second degree, Tae Park entered his first tournament.
Tournament Fighting
Korean martial art tournaments were very dangerous. Participants risked serious accidents-even death~to win because winning meant great honor for the fighter's school and it's reputation. Everyone knew who the tournament winners were, and they were granted many special privileges.
Each Tae Kwon Do school sent their top one or two fighters to compete. Each fight consisted of three three-minute rounds. As long as a competitor won, he could progress to the next round. If he lost, he went back home. In addition to being very good, tournament fighters had to be very strong and in excellent shape. Sometimes a competitor would have fought for five days in a row to qualify for the final rounds.
Tae Park completed his formal education at Sung Kyun University, where he majored in Government. In addition to his scholastic pursuits, this very special school allowed him to study Tae Kwon Do up to five hours a day. All 350 people in his freshman class were black belts. Tae Park was one of only two or three students picked for special training as part of the university team. He and the other team members worked very hard and received many high honors. In 1964 and 1965, Tae Park was the top tournament fighter in all of Korea.
The once shy little boy had grown into a strong and brave young man.
Professional Tae Kwon Do
After graduating from the university, Tae Park was recruited for the Korean army's Tae Kwon Do Team.
For the next three years, his full-time job was to represent Korea in international tournaments. He had become the equivalent of a professional athlete. Everyone knew his face and he was very well respected.
After army service, Tae Park taught for one year at the Korean National Teachers College where he earned his sixth dan. He had loved practicing Tae Kwon Do and now he loved teaching it to others.
On to America
When Tae Park first came to America, he taught martial arts at Kent State University in Ohio. He later moved to Michigan and began teaching Tae Kwon Do at the YMCA in Jackson. It was there that he learned about America from his students. Tae Park would teach them his martial art- and his students would teach him the English language and American customs. He learned what Americans believed and how they made decisions. This co-dependence on his students helped form life-long bonds.
Founding the Tae Park Institute
Mr. Park had proven in Korea that he was an excellent fighter and teacher. But now he was in America where the people's ways and customs were very different. He started his first Tae Kwon Do class in 1974. But it closed after only two months. Mr. Park believes that the advanced techniques he taught were too difficult for beginning students, who quickly became frustrated and stopped coming to class.
Mr. Park changed his style and concentrated on the basics when he reopened his school. He continued to teach in Jackson and expanded to Hillsdale College. As the Tae Park Institute grew, Mr. Park focused on building a strong supportive organization that would produced black belts with solid leadership skills. As the years passed, Tae Park opened schools in Springport, Grand Rapids, Hillsdale, Jackson, and Ypsilanti.
Tae Park Institute Today
Twenty years have passed since Tae Park came to America to teach Tae Kwon Do. Today Tae Park Institute has schools in Oklahoma, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Wyoming, Ohio, Texas, New Mexico, Alaska and many Michigan school locations. There are over 1,500 black belts with 30 Master Instructors.
Grand Master Park's students speak of him with great pride and respect and view him as a father figure and mentor. As one of Tae Park's master instructors has said, "The Tae Park Institute will survive a long time because of Mr. Park's high caliber physical ability, intelligence, compassion, and family-like loyalty toward his pupils."
Tae Park and his wife, Hwy Park, currently live in the Ann Arbor area. His daughter Na Lee attends the University of Michigan, and daughter Na Na, a Wellesley College graduate, works at a low firm in New York City. Tae Park's son, Won Hee, a graduate of Harvard University, is employed at IBM.
Written by Valerie Lucas, 3 dan with contributions fnm Lynn Bernard, 6 dan. Edited by Mary Petertyf, blue belt.
Tae Kwon Do TERMS and CUSTOMS
Tae Kwon Do Terms and Customs
http://claymore.engineer.gvsu.edu/tkd/newpage23.htm
Belt System:
Belt Color American Rank* Korean Rank
White Beginner Mu Gup
Yellow Possible 4 or 3 score 8th Gup
Yellow-Green Possible 2 or 1 score 7th Gup
Low Green 4 or 3 6th Gup
High Green 2 or 1 5th Gup
Low Blue 4 or 3 4th Gup
High Blue 2 or 1 3rd Gup
Low Red 4 or 3 2nd Gup
High Red 2 or 1 1st Gup
Black 1st - 9th degree 1st - 9th dan
*The possible 4/3/2/1 scores within a belt level designate rank within that belt color.
1 is the highest score that can be obtained within a particular belt color and 4 the lowest.
Tae Kwon Do Terminology (Korean):
Do Jang -> Practice Room
Dobak -> Uniform
Cha Dyet -> Attention Stance - heals together with toes apart; look straight ahead
Kyung Nay -> Bow - 45 degree angle, eyes cast down (except when across from a
fighting partner). The bow is a show of respect.
Choom Be -> Ready Stance - feet shoulder width apart; look straight ahead; fists are waist high and about one fist length away from your body; whole body is strong, muscles tight; done before an exercise
Ba Roe -> Ready Stance - same as Choom Be; done after an exercise
Show -> Relax - straighten uniform (dobak) if necessary
See Cha -> Start an exercise as no-count
Basic Manners:
- Bow upon entering and leaving the practice room - in the doorway, facing the room.
- Bow to black belts as a greeting (& shake hands); also upon leaving.
- Be repectful of others, especially seniors (seniors in rank and in age)
-When lining up, do not walk throught the lines - walk around the lines instead.
-When resting, in between activities, sit on the floor with legs crossed, or stretch.
-Do not sit in the chairs or sit leaning against the walls.
-No jewelry should be worn during class for safety's sake.
Form Names (Korean Numbers):
White Belt Form = Key Bon Ill Chang
Yellow Belt Form= #1 - IL
Yellow-Green = #2 - Ei
Low Green = #3 - Sum
High Green = #4 - Sa
Low Blue = #5 - Oh
High Blue = #6 - Yuc
Low Red = #7 - Chil
High Red = #8 - Pal
#9 - Gu
#10 - Ship
Korean Counting:
1 - Hana
2 - Tul
3 - Set
4 - Net
5 - Tasot
6 - Yosot
7 - Ilgop
8 - Yodol
9 - Ahop
10 - Yol
11 - Yol Ha-na
20 - Sumul
21 - Sumul Ha-na
30 - Sorun
100 - Baik
101 - Baik Ha-na
**Basically, numbers above ten are formed simply by adding the numbers one to nine to the words meaning "ten", "twenty", "thirty", etc. For example, 32=Sorun-tul.
http://claymore.engineer.gvsu.edu/tkd/newpage23.htm
Belt System:
Belt Color American Rank* Korean Rank
White Beginner Mu Gup
Yellow Possible 4 or 3 score 8th Gup
Yellow-Green Possible 2 or 1 score 7th Gup
Low Green 4 or 3 6th Gup
High Green 2 or 1 5th Gup
Low Blue 4 or 3 4th Gup
High Blue 2 or 1 3rd Gup
Low Red 4 or 3 2nd Gup
High Red 2 or 1 1st Gup
Black 1st - 9th degree 1st - 9th dan
*The possible 4/3/2/1 scores within a belt level designate rank within that belt color.
1 is the highest score that can be obtained within a particular belt color and 4 the lowest.
Tae Kwon Do Terminology (Korean):
Do Jang -> Practice Room
Dobak -> Uniform
Cha Dyet -> Attention Stance - heals together with toes apart; look straight ahead
Kyung Nay -> Bow - 45 degree angle, eyes cast down (except when across from a
fighting partner). The bow is a show of respect.
Choom Be -> Ready Stance - feet shoulder width apart; look straight ahead; fists are waist high and about one fist length away from your body; whole body is strong, muscles tight; done before an exercise
Ba Roe -> Ready Stance - same as Choom Be; done after an exercise
Show -> Relax - straighten uniform (dobak) if necessary
See Cha -> Start an exercise as no-count
Basic Manners:
- Bow upon entering and leaving the practice room - in the doorway, facing the room.
- Bow to black belts as a greeting (& shake hands); also upon leaving.
- Be repectful of others, especially seniors (seniors in rank and in age)
-When lining up, do not walk throught the lines - walk around the lines instead.
-When resting, in between activities, sit on the floor with legs crossed, or stretch.
-Do not sit in the chairs or sit leaning against the walls.
-No jewelry should be worn during class for safety's sake.
Form Names (Korean Numbers):
White Belt Form = Key Bon Ill Chang
Yellow Belt Form= #1 - IL
Yellow-Green = #2 - Ei
Low Green = #3 - Sum
High Green = #4 - Sa
Low Blue = #5 - Oh
High Blue = #6 - Yuc
Low Red = #7 - Chil
High Red = #8 - Pal
#9 - Gu
#10 - Ship
Korean Counting:
1 - Hana
2 - Tul
3 - Set
4 - Net
5 - Tasot
6 - Yosot
7 - Ilgop
8 - Yodol
9 - Ahop
10 - Yol
11 - Yol Ha-na
20 - Sumul
21 - Sumul Ha-na
30 - Sorun
100 - Baik
101 - Baik Ha-na
**Basically, numbers above ten are formed simply by adding the numbers one to nine to the words meaning "ten", "twenty", "thirty", etc. For example, 32=Sorun-tul.
What is this?
from their website
WHAT IS TAE KWON DO?
Tae Kwon Do is action philosophy. It is the Korean art of self-defense. Literally translated, TAE means kick or to strike with the foot, KWON means fist or to strike with the hand, DO means discipline or art. It is much more than the image of the martial arts physical aspect. It is designed as a non-violent art and system of complete body exercises as well as being a way of life. It includes physical techniques, mental discipline, and a deep philosophy. By practicing Tae Kwon Do, one can benefit in these ways;
PHYSICALLY - One can develop good coordination, gain strength, increase flexibility, and improve cardiovascular conditioning. From all of these physical practices, one can have a strong body.
MENTALLY - One can build self-confidence, gain better judgement, and improve self-control. From all of these mental disciplines, one can have a sound mind.
PHILOSOPHICALLY - While developing a strong body and a sound mind, it is appropriate to learn the valuable philosophical tools and lessons in life offered by Tae Kwon Do philosophy. Among these lessons:
The way to be honest, always standing for justice.
How to respect and help others.
The meaning of loyalty and courtesy.
Incorporating these aspects into one's life will build for them; the ability to be strong, to be humble, to be gentle, and to maintain self-respect.
Tae Kwon Do philosophy emphasizes good health, happiness, generosity, and a sense of value of freedom, justice, and peace. All of these inspire independence and coexistence.
Tae Kwon Do is an art of humanity. It is a guide for the formation of outstanding character. It is practiced as a modern world sport. It is useful as a contemporary universal philosophy.
Grand Master TAE ZEE PARK
Brief Bio from his site:
Grand Master Tae Zee Park, 9th dan
- 9th dan - World Tae Kwon Do Federation
- The 15th person to be promoted to 9th dan (WTF)
- National Tae Kwon Do Champion - Korea 1963-1968 (12 medals)
- Captain of Korean Army Tae Kwon Do Team
- Instructor of National Teachers College - Korea
- Member of Korean National Tae Kwon Do Demonstration Team
- Captain of Sung Kyun Kwan University Tae Kwon Do Team
- Founded Tae Park Tae Kwon Do 1974
- Vice Chairman of the U.S. Tae Kwon Do Chung Do Kwan Association
- General Secretary of the Sung Kyung Kwan University Tae Kwon Do Alumni Association
- Resides in Michigan
Grand Master Tae Zee Park, 9th dan
- 9th dan - World Tae Kwon Do Federation
- The 15th person to be promoted to 9th dan (WTF)
- National Tae Kwon Do Champion - Korea 1963-1968 (12 medals)
- Captain of Korean Army Tae Kwon Do Team
- Instructor of National Teachers College - Korea
- Member of Korean National Tae Kwon Do Demonstration Team
- Captain of Sung Kyun Kwan University Tae Kwon Do Team
- Founded Tae Park Tae Kwon Do 1974
- Vice Chairman of the U.S. Tae Kwon Do Chung Do Kwan Association
- General Secretary of the Sung Kyung Kwan University Tae Kwon Do Alumni Association
- Resides in Michigan
Tae Park Worldclass Tournament Nov 2007
The tournament took place at Grand Rapids Community College, on Nov. 17th.
High Blue Shelly, High Blue Helena, Low blue William, Red belt Brice, and Yellow green Joy and their mom headed down the day before the event. This portion of the trip was sponsored by our Mentor Cathy. Thanks to Cathy, Helena, William and Joy were given their equipment. Helena is HAPPY to have a helmet that fits her properly!!
Shelly and Helena tested for Red belt. Shelly got a silver for sparring and _____ for form.
Helena got a Silver for Form and Bronze for Sparring.
William got a bronze for both Form and sparring
Joy got two silver--form and One step
Brice got ______ form, and ______ sparring.
JR and Anna came down with their parents, as did other classmates from Mid Michigan.
We met competitors from Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky. It was amazing!
The hotel for the tournaments was the DAYS INN 310 Pearl Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504.
The hotel was very nice, rooms were clean, and the hot tub and pool area were well used!! The kids had a blast throwing small foam balls back and forth.
Friday night we ate in the hotel lounge, with appetizers being 1/2 price until 7:00. Brice's brother Evan, and Evan's gf Ellen came down to support us!!
We had Connected rooms.
William Brought his Headplay gaming system--which consists of a visor like screen, allows for individual play as tho you are viewing a 7 ft screen from 5 feet away.
Saturday we had breakfast across the street at Burger King. It was fast convenient..and..their bathrooms were broken and were letting out a HORRIFYING smell from broken sewer lines. On our way out...one worker LOST IT....aka THREW UP RIGHT in the KITCHEN@@!! Yikes!!
We had a difficult time getting to the Community COllege as the SANTA PARADE was taking place.
I helped at the table selling shirts, patches etc. Master G designed a t shirt specifically for the tournament. Poppy, a black belts mom was working also.
Required tournament sparring equipment: Trunk pad, Head pad, Groin guard (male), Hand / Forearm pads, Shin / Instep pads, and Mouth safety equipment.
I was frustrated as a mom, as the girl that was sparring with Helena did NOT have ANY equipment on, as she entered the ring. Helena was prepped and ready, THEN had to wait as they peeled equipment off of another competitor and put it on. Helena was very strong.
Overall I was SOO impressed with the professionalism and fair play of competitors!! I am SO happy my kids have a chance to learn from Mrs. Paula Robison, Her son Brian, and Mr and Mrs G. WOW. Paula kicked butt in her fight, taking a gold!
Saturday, Don came down and we ate at SAN CHEZ. WOW. it was great--garlic almonds, fabulous food! Voted GR's # 1 restaurant. Sunday, the entire P clan, and us went to a COOL GRILL, just down from the hotel. There was a HUGE real wall safe. Pictures were taken will post when I get them.
Great Job everyone!!
High Blue Shelly, High Blue Helena, Low blue William, Red belt Brice, and Yellow green Joy and their mom headed down the day before the event. This portion of the trip was sponsored by our Mentor Cathy. Thanks to Cathy, Helena, William and Joy were given their equipment. Helena is HAPPY to have a helmet that fits her properly!!
Shelly and Helena tested for Red belt. Shelly got a silver for sparring and _____ for form.
Helena got a Silver for Form and Bronze for Sparring.
William got a bronze for both Form and sparring
Joy got two silver--form and One step
Brice got ______ form, and ______ sparring.
JR and Anna came down with their parents, as did other classmates from Mid Michigan.
We met competitors from Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky. It was amazing!
The hotel for the tournaments was the DAYS INN 310 Pearl Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504.
The hotel was very nice, rooms were clean, and the hot tub and pool area were well used!! The kids had a blast throwing small foam balls back and forth.
Friday night we ate in the hotel lounge, with appetizers being 1/2 price until 7:00. Brice's brother Evan, and Evan's gf Ellen came down to support us!!
We had Connected rooms.
William Brought his Headplay gaming system--which consists of a visor like screen, allows for individual play as tho you are viewing a 7 ft screen from 5 feet away.
Saturday we had breakfast across the street at Burger King. It was fast convenient..and..their bathrooms were broken and were letting out a HORRIFYING smell from broken sewer lines. On our way out...one worker LOST IT....aka THREW UP RIGHT in the KITCHEN@@!! Yikes!!
We had a difficult time getting to the Community COllege as the SANTA PARADE was taking place.
I helped at the table selling shirts, patches etc. Master G designed a t shirt specifically for the tournament. Poppy, a black belts mom was working also.
Required tournament sparring equipment: Trunk pad, Head pad, Groin guard (male), Hand / Forearm pads, Shin / Instep pads, and Mouth safety equipment.
I was frustrated as a mom, as the girl that was sparring with Helena did NOT have ANY equipment on, as she entered the ring. Helena was prepped and ready, THEN had to wait as they peeled equipment off of another competitor and put it on. Helena was very strong.
Overall I was SOO impressed with the professionalism and fair play of competitors!! I am SO happy my kids have a chance to learn from Mrs. Paula Robison, Her son Brian, and Mr and Mrs G. WOW. Paula kicked butt in her fight, taking a gold!
Saturday, Don came down and we ate at SAN CHEZ. WOW. it was great--garlic almonds, fabulous food! Voted GR's # 1 restaurant. Sunday, the entire P clan, and us went to a COOL GRILL, just down from the hotel. There was a HUGE real wall safe. Pictures were taken will post when I get them.
Great Job everyone!!
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