Monday 28 October 2013

Another Tiger Challenge Success


One of the best parts of Saturday’s tournament was, first being attacked by sharks in the Lil Leopards class and then being a part of the kids divisions (those kids are machines with pool noodles)!  Some of these kids I have known for a few years and to see they are still dedicated to and growing in their kung fu is really cool.  Could an adult ever learn a bundle from these little guys.  Although some might be a bit shy initially, they don’t seem to have the same degree of anxiety and fear of performing that I think a lot of us adults have.  They go out on those mats and have fun.  When it’s over, they don’t dwell on their mistakes; they move on and continue to learn, sometimes without even knowing it.

I found this year more nerve wracking than the previous years.  Moving onto divisions with black belts and the thought of competing with so many committed and talented martial artists was intimidating and made my legs shake.  To get up and fumble a form that I have done repeatedly seemed so silly and disappointing.  It wasn’t even the form I intended to do.  So what did I learn from it?  I need to jump on more opportunities to put myself in similar situations.  I need to continue to build confidence.   I know I have grown in the last couple of years with still a long way to go, but it will come.  Next year hoping for a little less shakiness  J

Alana Regier

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