What I learned at Kukkiwon

Our DoJang is AWESOME!!!

I want to adopt a Tae Kwon Do mom to have my back. The parents, and grandparents were on point with changes of clothes, snacks, drinks and hugs. Everyone had a fan club called family. The kids really do take their cue from their family.  (Shout out to Mrs. Evins for being my coach/mom during the sparring match)

Once again I was impressed by the effort that went into the competition. The event was well organized and geared toward a safe competition. The judges and referees were attentive and alert. Win or lose, I think the respect for the competitors shone through. 

Instructor Hero kept us on point and focused. With all of the excitement, he made us stretch and warm up just like sparring class. I really helped to calm me down. His breathing exercises make an old zen meditation practitioner proud.

Timing is everthing, at least for me. My best contact was well timed. At 50, I'm slower than the younger competitors, so my strategy has to be better. That is timing.

Showing up and participating is a win! Whether you win or lose the match, it is a win. Whether you compete or are cheering on the sidelines, it is a win. Whether you judged, refereed, volunteered, or organized the event, it is a win. As in all things in life, the way you lose is by not showing up, not participating.

It was fun