My recent Karate tournament videos

[iceman]

For anyone interested, I've uploaded some videos from a recent Karate tournament held on Sunday.

They're embedded in a post on my blog (http://www.mikesalway.com.au/2011/09/22/results-from-the-bbma-tournament-2011/) (with my blurb and images), or you can view them on my youtube channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/mikesalway1975) (the last 6 videos).

I had 4 fights in 2 divisions, and won all of them. The level of competition wasn't as high as other tournaments, but I was fighting with confidence and it was still a great day. Got some takedowns and head kicks, so a good day out :)

I also performed 2 Kata, and they're also on the same links.

Thanks for watching.

[xelasnave]

Excellent:thumbsup: Thanks for posting.

I guess you are not the sortta guy you would like to meet on a dark night after all:D.

alex:):):)

[Jen]

:eyepop: bugger that :shrug: that looks like it would hurt OUCH!!
:fight:

[strongmanmike]

Good on you Mike, you have a nice bounce in your step there ;)

Mike

[bloodhound31]

Looks like you're keeping fit there Mike. Entertaining watch. Good work.

Baz.

[Robh]

Nice work, Mike! You need a lot of fitness for sparring.

I got my black belt in my early 50s but haven't done any martial arts for a few years now. Brings back old memories as I used to enjoy the sparring.

Regards, Rob

[iceman]

Thanks for watching guys.

I enjoy the sparring too. At 36 i'm not going to be rushing the state teams but I enjoy the challenge and keeping fit.

[hotspur]

any win is a good win-well done,:thumbsup:

[TrevorW]

Must be getting softer these days padded gloves and boots we used to jiyu kumite with bare feet and cotton gloves :P

well done a few bruises to boot no doubt :thumbsup:

[Osirisra]

Nice one Mike http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/../vbiis/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

36 is classed as a veteran!?

I'm the same age as you and a Wing Chun practitioner and I certainly don't class my self as a "veteran", My Sifu's teacher told him once that you don't hit your prime until at least 50!

[iceman]

Thanks Ken - yeh it sounds funny saying 'veteran' but over 35 yrs is veteran these days.

There's lots of young, fit and athletic 18-25yr olds doing the rounds but we can still keep up with them in some ways.. older and wiser :)

[Osirisra]

Yup, us older and wiser still got a few tricks to teach the young wipper snappers ;)

[Mariposa]

thanks for sharing iceman. I practised taekwondo for many years (got my black belt)....really feeling nostalgic when I see the video.

Now I am teaching my little boy the basics (he is 4, still too young to go to a formal class)

[iceman]

Hi Amalia, thanks for watching and replying.

I think martial arts is a great sport for kids. I bet your son enjoys learning with you!