Another Sucessful Tournament......Thanks Master Torabpour for Hosting!

TKD is one of the special areas where our kids FASDs and ASDs don't necessarily eliminate them from competition.  We do have to adapt things a bit - I don't register them to compete in events that cause too much stress, never allow them to wander far from my watchful eye and there is that ever present specter of a melt down or SPD fit that could send the day into a tailspin.  But this time it went smoothly....even Kudu's migraine held off until we were home so we didn't have any strange blindness or overwhelming pain to manage.

   

The tournament  we attended today was hosted by Master Torabpour of NTI Owatonna  and is our favorite on several levels.  First it is entirely predictable - perfect for our kids with anxiety issues.  No changing mats, strange rules or loud music.  Second - it's a family friendly, inexpensive way for all of our kids to get the opportunity to compete - even the non-competitive ones.  Third - I appreciate the fact that Master Torabpour is an outgoing friendly guy that remembers us and appreciates our kiddos.  And I love the way he prays at the opening of each tournament and sets a humble and relaxed atmosphere for the day.

Score keepers didn't mind the girls watching..

Everyone had excellent competition - that's my blurry princess in the red with her second place trophy

Even Speed stepped up and managed with only one 5 minute meltdown.

Since Star is 13 now she got to compete with the 'big' kids.  Just looking at the size difference between her and Steam makes me proud of her nerve.  She was the only one in our famil hurt - she blocked a kick with her wrist  and sprained it.  Thankfully not the one she broke last summer!

The team with a fresh stock of trophies...

River and Wind were on great behavior - following the instructions of their judges and remembering all the basic rules of safety.