[ladyfighter]

Originally Posted by WC_Lun

I don't care if you win or lose as long as you do your best and learn something from the experience."

This is TRULY what Competition is about!! Learning and making your skills better (plus overcoming any anxiety)

Originally Posted by WC_Lun

I think too often tournaments turn into something ugly, with egoes out of control and politics running rampant. If a student experiences tournaments like these then it will be difficult to get them to go to more, and I can't say I blame them.

I totally agree!! I've seen this first hand and it's a crying shame that people have those kinds of attitudes!!

Originally Posted by drallig9399

For the kids spirit medals dont bother me. Highschool (14 yr olds) and up should have to deal with losing like an adult.

This was my point exactly drallig! Small children who try their best and participate with good attitudes and still do not place, should (IMO) recieve a "spirit medal"!! Also, what is a spirit medal?? To me a "spirit medal" is just that, recognition for having a good attitude and a showing good sportsmanship!! (something that too many people lack these days!!! and should seperate MA Tournaments from other sporting events!! JMO)