To view more State Tournament photos, visit my Photobucket
here! Some of the sparring images are blurry due to the super lightning fast action (smile) going on. Enjoy!
Today was the 2008 State
Championships for Grandmaster Han's mart
ial arts, in Rolla, MO. There was board breaking,
fellowship, board breaking, sparring, board breaking, demonstrations . . . and did I mention board breaking! My fellow martial artists are amazing - its always a good time! Another student and I talked about how
cool our organization is because of the amazing camaraderie and sportsmanship . . . whether you win or lose.
I began taking taekwondo when I graduated from college, initially because I needed something to do after work (summer internship), and had considered self defense. My dad, a former military man, thought I would really enjoy taekwondo - boy was he right. I started at a school in Columbia, MO, where I tested either once or twice (?), and then I moved to St. Louis for law school. I had just finished my first semester in law school, and was working out in the rec center over Christmas break with a friend. I remember going to get a drink and seeing a girl in a taekwondo uniform and I sorta followed her to ask her where she was taking classes. Very excited, she eagerly led me to the room where I met my dear instructors, Fernando and Abi Borrego. 7 years and several belts later, the rest is history. . .
Martial arts has been such an amazing outlet for me - for peace, strength, energy, and confidence (and a great stress reliever from law school!). If you are ever interested, please feel free to contact me, or check out the group I train with, at http://www.younwha.com/
See you on the floor....
Leslie
God certainly showed up and showed out at Samaki and Steve's wedding today! In a string of rainy days, today, the sun was nothing short of brilliant as these two said their vows at the Piper Palm House in Tower Grove Park, St. Louis, MO. And everything from start to finish ran smoothly without a hitch, thanks to their wonderful 
wedding coordinators Harmony Events
(melanie.anderson@sbcglobal.net). And, as typical for my personality, I of course befriended the husband/wife due, Armand and Lolita Buford, the wonderful videographers (www.exousiaprod.com). This was truly a photographer's dream wedding- perfect weather, fabulous couple, great vendors and the presence of God.
