Another weekend, another trip to Birmingham for a competition. That was the case for me, Jordan, Mervyn and Monique who went to the EKF Midland Regional Championships on Sunday.
It was an early start and via a few back streets thanks to a seemingly dodgy Sat Nav, we eventually arrived at the Crystal Leisure Centre in Stourbridge. The day seemed to go quickly, for me anyway, and before we knew it Jordan’s category was up. With only four in the group, Jordan was odds on to win. He took apart his first opponent easily and was doing the same in the final. However, a very dodgy decision meant Jordan was disqualified leaving him with a silver medal. Obviously, it was good to medal but not what he wanted or deserved. He was definitely the best competitor in that division.
Soon after, my weight category (-68kg) was up. It was definitely the largest weight category for the senior females on the day. After beating an AMA competitor very easily in the first round, my semi final was then against Natalie Williams, who had moved up from her normal weight category. Unfortunately for me, I couldn’t pull off the win so was then left with only one more round for a bronze medal, which I finished off comfortably.
Later on, the senior female open rolled around. I had a bye first round, before coming up against Loren Cook from EKKA. A 3-0 win meant again I went through to the semi-finals, and coincidentally I was again placed against Natalie Williams. In a case of what seemed like déjà-vu unfortunately, although the score line was closer, she came off better again. Once again I finished off my final round for the bronze medal quickly in 30 seconds.
I’d like to thank Mervyn for taking us up there and coaching us. As well, thanks to Monique who didn’t fight but supported both Jordan and I right throughout the day.
It was an early start and via a few back streets thanks to a seemingly dodgy Sat Nav, we eventually arrived at the Crystal Leisure Centre in Stourbridge. The day seemed to go quickly, for me anyway, and before we knew it Jordan’s category was up. With only four in the group, Jordan was odds on to win. He took apart his first opponent easily and was doing the same in the final. However, a very dodgy decision meant Jordan was disqualified leaving him with a silver medal. Obviously, it was good to medal but not what he wanted or deserved. He was definitely the best competitor in that division.
Soon after, my weight category (-68kg) was up. It was definitely the largest weight category for the senior females on the day. After beating an AMA competitor very easily in the first round, my semi final was then against Natalie Williams, who had moved up from her normal weight category. Unfortunately for me, I couldn’t pull off the win so was then left with only one more round for a bronze medal, which I finished off comfortably.
Later on, the senior female open rolled around. I had a bye first round, before coming up against Loren Cook from EKKA. A 3-0 win meant again I went through to the semi-finals, and coincidentally I was again placed against Natalie Williams. In a case of what seemed like déjà-vu unfortunately, although the score line was closer, she came off better again. Once again I finished off my final round for the bronze medal quickly in 30 seconds.
I’d like to thank Mervyn for taking us up there and coaching us. As well, thanks to Monique who didn’t fight but supported both Jordan and I right throughout the day.
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