Today there was a karate tournament with Canada’s Best Karate. It was held at St. Andrews’ High School on McKenzie Avenue. It was open to all of the students in all three local dojos for CBK. We’d heard about it a few weeks ago in class (they really were encouraging the students to attend). Tammy and I debated it, because Miranda is only five, and she’s only been in karate for eight months. So I decided last Tuesday to register her for the kata competition only, not sparring. I figured it would be a good experience for her. I didn’t think there was much chance of her winning anything, but she immediately started planning her trophy shelf.
I guess I should have listened to her. 🙂 Here she is, with her first karate trophy. 3rd place in the kata competition for four and five year olds.
It was a great time. Lots of fun. Not a lot of pressure, although there were a number of kids who I saw crying in their parents’ arms with obvious stage fright. Not our Miranda. Just like her piano recital in February, she was gung ho to get going and wasn’t fazed by the crowd of hundreds watching.
We got a lot of video, including some great demonstrations by the black belts and the instructors. I’ll make up a DVD at my first chance.
Congratulations!!! Miranda
Grandpa and Baba are proud of you.
Well done Miranda! Where will you put your trophy shelf?? We will look forward to seeing the video when we see you next.
Love, Nana & Grandpa