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Having a great time in Jefferson City Missouri!
It has been long time since we have had an adult go all the way to “World Champion Ships.” The night before the big tournament the nerves set in and we find a room to work out in. The Ro Kyu begins to work out some the nervousness and settle down. The next mornin the nervousness is back and it brings some friends the butterflies. After several trips to the bathroom Its time to put on the line.
Ya gota love how well the Diamonds National Karate Tournament is ran. Divisions ran on time and you are in out in a couple of hours. The Judges seem to all be on the same page when came to the new rules, unlike the Battle of Atlanta, The new rule that seems to be throwing everyone is *Maximum Deviation Rule* In the Battle of Atlanta the Judges conferred and all gave the same score for example: 8.77 / 8.77 /8.77. This was very upsetting to the old school coaches and competitors. Judges should score according to who they believe has the most consistent / strongest forms in their area of expertise., not conference and decide together who the winner is. Competition should be judged not conferred.
The *Maximum Deviation Rule* was cleared up at the Diamond Nationals; it is rule that keeps the score variance with in the same range and it is up to the center judge to make sure that variance is consistent. Example: 8.77 /8.81 /8.80 this score were all in the mid 8s and no one gave 9.88 as score. This is something that is pretty much already done but the center now has the right to say to “High” The Center Judge can call max score example 8.90.
The Center Judge we had was motivating and consistent and made sure the other judges did the same. He ran tight ring and kept things moving right along. My hat off to him on his ability to run a great ring.
The AMA Dojo of Jefferson City Missouri once again puts it on the line at the Diamond Nationals. Competition was fierce and Barbra King takes the following honors:
1st Weapons : 1st in Kata /Forms : 3rd in Kumite/ Sparring.
Congratulations Ro Kyu!
As always, it’s great to attend local tournament and to see all the area local schools show up and put it on the line. It’s nice to see old friends and to make new ones. Over all the competition was little smaller this year but there seem to be more schools in general. Things ran smoothly and without hitch and we were out there early which is always nice. I would like to say congratulations to all those who took honors home from the Jefferson City YMCA and to say, “Good Job everyone!”
We look forward to the Jefferson City’s YMCA March 2010 Karate Tournament.
As the higher ranks take their place in the Dojo, a new generation steps up as their predesors before them, sloppy stances not knowing right form left really not sure about the whole Karate thing and the crazy sensei that runs around all the time.
It has been a privilege to watch the first generation grow, learn and to become some the best Martial Artists in the U.S. These young ladies and gentlemen are now learning to how teach the next generation and that it aint so easy. I have to laugh, because they were new students once and just as hard to teach.
Living, Learning and moving on. There it is the full circle of life.
Its kinda crazy how things work out the National Karate Circuit seems to be struggling and the Regional or local Karate tournaments are booming. The competition was pretty tough and it was great to see the Springfield crew come down. Special thanks to all the AMA Dojo students that supported the Columbia Cup! Its nice not to have to drive several hours to Karate Tournament.
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It was nice to see the locals putting it on the line and to be good at it. What a great day! Mid Missouri dose indeed have some the best Martial Artists in the U.S.
Congratz to all those who went home with honors !
It’s been a rough year for the national Karate circuit this year, with the economy the way that it is. The National tournaments have been smaller and in return the tournament promoters have had cut back on their budget. The hard core competitors, faithful to their compassion to compete continue to attend the National Karate circuit.
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The AMA Dojo of Jefferson City had two compete at the Battle of Atlanta this year with a runner up for grand champion under black belt. I could not be more proud of these two. They have worked very hard to continue their journey on the national circuit. There is a twist this year though, we have an adult who has climbed the Latter to reach the “World Championships” We will soon see.
The competition was fair for the most part at the Battle of Atlanta, however some new adjustments to the rules caused some confusion and disappointment. In these tough times it is better to keep the standard with your hard core competitors.