Day 934: They asked me, so I went.

"Kanji flowers",  photographs & digital collage

They asked me, so I went.

Riverside Genbu-Kai Dojo invited me

to their beautiful dojo.

Along with Michelle, John, Mike, Melissa, "Mo",
Ian, Sandy and Kevin to help with 
tournament preparation for their junior students, 

new to competition.

A well thought out agenda to help youngsters and their parents.

Michelle spoke on what to expect, 

where to meet, registration and where spectators should go.

I was asked to cover tournament etiquette, competition …

the ins and outs of entering and exiting the competition ring, 

on-deck procedure, waiting to compete, 

what referees/judges are looking for, 

and humility in winning and grace in losing.

John covered warming up and the staging procedures.

Mike explained tournament rules, including …
ties, and what to do if you forget the kata.

Kevin clarified the details of scorekeeping.

Then a mock tournament, followed by 

questions and answers & filling out registration forms.

And when we were done …
 they brought out the karate health food!

But it must be mentioned that the star spectator,
with impeccable manners, was Noah …
with the jazziest shoes in town!

What a great group, and aren't they lucky 

to be in such a kind and thoughtful traditional dojo?

Demura Sensei would be proud!

A smile for Sunday …

Hope you had a ♥ Happy Valentines Day! ♥ we did.