Leo had his very first Karate Tournament this past weekend. He did great! He competed in two events... form and sparring. He tied for 3rd in form... but unfortunately lost in the run-off so he didn't place... but I was very impressed with the little man! He won his first sparring contest so progressed to round two and was then eliminated. So no trophies... but for his first time out he did fantastic. And his attitude about the entire thing was great! He had such a great time and can't wait until he is old enough to 'fight with a sword' ... nice... As for the tournament itself, it was very frustrating. It was the 'First Annual International" tournament... the others had only been American only... so it being the 'First' we had to deal with all the problems that come along with that... so the event starting 2 hours late, being pretty unorganized and all ... not to mention my behind going numb after sitting on bleachers for 7 hours straight. 7 hours of sitting to watch a cumulitive 30 minutes of Leo doing his thing. Worth it... but painful!!!
OH... and did I fail to mention that I left my lights on the entire day and had to get the battery jumped before leaving????
Leo's friend Nolan... 
Leo in front of the three judges beginning his form... He got a 6.3, 6.3 and 6.2 tying for 3rd...
Leo won his first spar... which was unfortunately against his friend Nolan... the kids' attitudes were so great about it. Both ways! They were so proud of each other!!!
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