Last weekend we headed back to Austin for, you guessed it, Mattie May to compete in another tournament. Not many from our dojo went this time so Shihan rode with us and split the cost of the hotel too. It was a nice trip. We were able to do some planning for the US Open coming up in a few weeks.
Of course Mattie May went to sleep in the car and slept the rest of the night. Saturday morning it was up and at 'em bright and early. It was unusual but this tournament didn't start until 10:00 AM, so we had time to watch a few cartoons before we headed down to breakfast.
I'm not sure who is more entranced by the cartoon...
Shihan or Mattie May!!
After quite a delay, they finally called for Mattie May's division in kata. This time she was the ONLY girl competing!
This was another tournament in the Givens Recreation Center. Nice but crowded. Even though it is a smaller tournament, we had to stake out a spot to spend the day!
After quite a delay, they finally called for Mattie May's division in kata. This time she was the ONLY girl competing!
kata
Watching the first contestant.
Bowing to the judges
She had been at karate camp all week
and the work she has done really showed.
and the work she has done really showed.
Nice, high kicks
I love that she doesn't get intimidated by the judges
Um, splits are a bit off,
we will make sure she stretches more next time!
we will make sure she stretches more next time!
Second place!
Great job Mattie May! 
Your second trophy in kata!
Way to go!
A short rest then on to sparring
Shihan ordered her a sparring vest and it came in before we left. I wish we would have left it at home! She had not practiced in it, but we let her wear it anyway! Shihan put it under her gi trying to get it to lay down a bit more.
Yes, she looks like a little line backer!
But this is karate not football!
She came out strong and put the first four points on the board,
then he kicked her in the chest and it didn't hurt so she left herself open!
It was all over after that!
Believe me, she will either practice in the vest or it will be left at home!
Oh well, she still had her name called!
Third place sparring!
Yay! First time she has won two trophies at one tournament.
We are all very proud of you Mattie May!
Keep up the good work!
She now has points in all three regions of the AOK!
We had planned on having a bit of a break before the US Championships and the US Open, but this Saturday, she will be competing in Midland at the Matthews brother's tournament. It is a fun tournament for the kids, and I do believe I heard Po (Kung Fu Panda) was going to be there along with some other super heros!
Hope you have a great rest of the week! Until next time,
God Bless!
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