I'm working my deal before the tournament. I was flying out of Madison, and coincidentally, my friend was staying in Madison for the 2008 National Poetry Slam Competition. I've never been to one of his poetry slams, but he's an awesome poet. Last year he was on the Madison National Team. Since he moved to Minneapolis last fall, he was on the St. Paul National Team.
It was amazing. The competition was similar to Martial Arts competition because of the similar type of judging and various types of competitors which, even though it it's a different competition, are parallel to the type of judging and competitors in Martial Arts -- just a different area.
Anyways, his team won the quarterfinals that night.
I flew out Friday at 1255 pm, landed at 400 pm, got to the hotel and competed at 600 pm which creative weapons. I got 2nd place. I like the competition on Friday because it gets me geared up for Saturday.
Saturday was good. I slept in until 930 am, and then watched Ms. Facchinello tear it up in her divisions. She got 1st place in traditional form out of 4 girls (not as big as U.S. Open, but nevertheless), and she also got 1st in Creative forms against the top 2 seeds in the country. Nice Work! Check her vids.
I went at about 1 pm. I've got it down, now, where I can come out with the same consistent mental energy that I want. Physically, no prob, but you have to have the juice mentally. The form felt pretty good. I tied for first place, and then in the tie breaker where the judges take a look at the scores closer. It's good to keep the pressure coming, and then the pressure will finally break through.
Later that night, Ms. Facchinello won the 14-17 Girl's/Boy's Form Grand Champ against two competitors who were doing all the flips and tricks while she came out and performed a strong traditional form. The judges obviously liked it. I told her beforehand that "you have no choice but to go out and show them how strong you are and how much you want to win...forget all the flips and tricks. That doesn't change what you want and what you're going to do." Afterwards, I got a chance to say "I told you so." Heehee.
I haven't decided what my next tournament will be before the Diamond Nationals in October, but I'll keep you posted.
-wc3
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And I appreciate and use that advise to mentally prepare myself. For traditionalists, the flipping and flashing can be intimidating, but keeping your mind focused on what you want is most important. :)
Thanks Mr C for all your help. See you at Diamonds:)
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