Judo & Tae Kwon Do Tournament

Tyler participated in his first karate tournament this past weekend with his dojang.  He is studying the martial arts form called Kyuki-do (cookieee-do).  They teach judo, tae kwon do, jiu jitsu, and  sparring.  Tyler enjoys studying Kyuki-do, and looks up to his instructor, Mr. Allman.  He performed quite well over the last couple of days.

The Judo tournament was Friday night.  Tyler and his opponent are both white belts in Judo so they were equally matched.  They fought a good battle, and ended in a tie, even after the Golden Rule tie breaker.  The judges had to call the match and the winner was Tyler's opponent.  The next randori (match), Tyler learned quick to not give away his move and flipped and pinned his opponent within 10 seconds.  He won that match and walked away with the bronze medal. 

 Saturday was the Tae Kwon Do part of the tournament.  Tyler performed his form well.  He was quite nervous.  He did a great job.  In the sparring portion, Tyler's first opponent were neck and neck during the two, two-minute matches.  Tyler came out ahead 9-8.  In his second match, they were back and forth again.  It was a close match and ended 8-9 for his opponent.  Since Tyler won his first match he took 2nd place.  I am so proud of how well he prepared and performed.  He is looking forward to next year to participate again.  We will have to travel a couple hours away next year and I will definitely get a babysitter for Maleina.  A big thanks to Aunt Mikaela who saved Maleina on Saturday!