Mike, Ariel my daughter does TaeKwonDo and alas was knocked out (fortunately not literally) after her first fight. But it was still a pleasure to be there for the whole day just for the experience (it was 'our' first tournament - no I'm not being a soccer mum) and to support all the other junoirs, seniors and the big black belt boys and girls. We are only a small club compared to all the others that were there for that comp, but all in all we did really well.
Yes I always watch with my heart in my mouth but rest assured she gives as much as she gets. She has not taken any big kicks to the ribs as yet, thank goodness, as at this stage she guards well. Watching makes me wish I took it up when I was a kid - I know its not too late...in fact Frank my husband has been inspired and started up too. But alas he is away with one of his jobs a lot and so misses out.
Cheers, Kerrie
