Cache had his first taekwondo tournament yesterday. We didn't know what to expect, but he did great! He competed in three events; forms, self defense, and board breaking. He took second in forms and self defense and first in board breaking. He didn't know that he should practice before the tournament and went in kind of cold. Watching some of the other kids perform, he was doubting himself a bit, but in the end he did great. Getting first in board breaking was awesome. After they called his scores and he saw he beat his hardest competitor, he did a small fist pump and smiled huge while mouthing, "YES!" It was the best part of the whole tournament.
I am so thankful for Southwick Blackbelt Academy and community. Its just he comradery we were looking for for Cache. He has really excelled in confidence, determination, perseverance, and acceptance of mistakes. I love how the academy focus on life skills such as respect, courage, and kindness. I love that Cache has found a place that makes him happy and a sport that he loves.
