☝️ of T’s Birthday Presents…a little bit early!

T has been begging us to get him some Guinea Pigs for a while now so today we bit the bullet and got him some. The boy is so happy that is until he has to clean the cage🤣🤣🤣. He’s already been told it better not be us cleaning it else they will get rehomed. Check out Stampy and Dan in that order. 

Early Birthday Gift for T…

Today one of T’s early birthday gifts came in the mail. It’s a David Goggin’s tshirt. He recently listened to a book by David Goggins. He’s a Navy Seal. His book is very raw but it really helps athletes with their mindset.  Goggin’s book has been the difference maker for T and his mindset when it comes to the fight game. T is night and day different than he was last year this time. His mind is strong and he is fighting strong. Win or learn we are proud of the incredible young man that T is becoming. He’s a great teammate, coach, and fighter. No matter what happens in this sport he will always be that. He is going to be a great Master of his own dojang someday bringing up the next generations in the sport. 

This Happened Today…

Today we went and had T’s suit jacket for the dance fitted so it could be altered. $45 to tuck the sleeves. Wish I knew how to sew 🧵 🪡. They are making a killing for just tucking sleeves. 

So looking forward to the photo opportunity that Tyra and I will have with our kids before they head to the 8th grade dance😊. 

Private Training with Master Doug....

Master Doug has a game plan with T for these tall fighters and they are working hard on implementing it before T has to go to PA for Grand Prix.  Love how well they work together.  T loves being at CORE Taekwondo and learning from Master Doug.  Right now they are working on him jamming the tall fighters leg and getting points on the electronic chest guard as well.  This could really help T be able to fight the tall fighters better.  Whether he wins or learns this year we are still so proud of him and all that he has accomplished in this sport.  Master Doug had to wear two chest protectors while working with T...LOL!

Fun Day Friday…

Just wanted to share a video with you of T and Ari. 

Cross Training at Grants 4/15-4/16/2023…

Here’s a video I put together of the training this past weekend. Enjoy. 

Tristan Got His Permit Today...

My nephew Tristan got his permit today.  And mom thought she was done raising kids and having to do the permits and licenses....🤣🤣🤣.  T will have his next month then it will be our turn with our kid driving...LOL!! 

T’s Suit for the Dance with Ari…

No smiling because he was tired of my making him put it on to make sure everything goes well together…LOL! 

Kids Being Kids…

Ari found her dress for the dance in May today. Now to get T a suit to match. As we were leaving the store they were doing this on the stone posts…LOL! 

T Brings Home Bronze🥉…

T is a 1st year Jr fighter. He is the smallest in his weight division fighting fighters that are 6 foot tall. We did USAT Virginia State so that T could see what he’s up against this year. We are still trying to figure out if he continues to compete against the giants or if he should turn this year into a training and growth year. We will talk to the coach and get his buy in on what route we should take for the remainder of this year. T really understands the $ aspect of everything and that bothers him. While I appreciate his thinking about us we had to let him know the $ aspect of it all is for us to figure out and not for him to worry about. He still wants to fight but he knows already that he’ll be learning and not bringing home medals if we go to the larger competitions this year. Mainly just because of the sheer size deficit he’s got to deal with. When a competitors legs are as long as you getting around that is basically impossible. We are so proud of him still because to have the courage to get out there and fight with that kind of size deficit shows he has no fear about fighting. His mind is still in a very good place. 

T was so proud of Ari. He spent a lot of time getting her ready for this tournament and she brought home Gold. 

They ran out of actual USAT medals and had to give out these. T was not impressed. 

T before he fought in his new uniform. 

USAT VA…Competition Day!

Ready for competition and having fun and very relaxed.