Saturday, April 4, 2009

Judo chop!

{l} had her first judo tournament today. She won her first match against another white belt (in the video {l} is in the white belt.) She won the second match, also against another white belt. There were no points in the first 3 minutes so it went to overtime. The video shows {l} throwing her opponent in overtime ({l} is in the blue belt). Tug was really proud of that throw. She lost her 3rd match to a girl who is a yellow belt (2 higher than white) who also happens to be in her dojo ({l} is the blue belt in that match too).

The video is the 3 matches combined, with the last 2 shortened.

Getting her silver medal.

With her friend who won gold in a lower weight class (they are the same age though).

fyi, there are no chops in judo

9 people are laughing with me:

The Wades said...

Ahh, what a little stud! I'm so proud of her and Garrett is now jealous.

Jessica Gordon said...

That was an awesome throw! Good job Lauren!!!!

Erin said...

Go Lauren! Makes her auntie so proud. Tell her that her matches are WAY more exciting than her grandpa's, dad's or auntie shel's were. ;) Thanks for posting the videos - almost as good as being there!

Anonymous said...

Lauren Grandma JuJu is so proud of you. You are smart and talented and I am so glad to see you have many interests. I really miss all of you and so wish you lived closer. It is great fun to see all the pictures. Much love,
JuJu

Aubrey said...

Congratulations, L! Well done!

Anonymous said...

Good job Mamas. I cant see the video since I am at work, but I will see it later on. You sounded so excited on Saturday when I talked to you and you were explaining your match to me. Very proud of you Mamas. Keep it up and get that black belt.

Anonymous said...

It looks like a little chicken dance! I tell ya, it takes alot of guts to get out and do that. She is one tough chick.

Auntie Nee said...

AWSOME SUG!!! Great job!!! love ya

Laura The Crazy Mama said...

Dang. Now I'm scared to come visit you.

What's the dealio? Is it like wrestling where you have to have them on their back for a certain amount of time?

Also, did that poor, little, blond girl ever get out of intensive care? Is she still in a coma? Will she live to get creamed by Lauren again some day?