Ready for tomorrow

[mmcnealy]

Well, I think I'm ready for the event tomorrow. The fencing whites are in the wash and should smell all nice and fresh tomorrow. I bought an elbow brace to protect my lower upper arm where the underarm guard doesn't cover, hopefully should cut down on future bruises; and gel heel pads for my shoes, nothing like happy feet! ;) I found my USFA membership card and made sure its packed.

*shocked*

I just checked the pre-registration listing, there's 47 people listed! _gulp_

5A's, 6B's, 6C's, 8D's, 5E's, 17U's

We'll just see how it goes tomorrow, the luck of the pool placements and my memory of things I've learned.

Main points for me to meditate on:
- Keep good distance from opponent
- Arm to the outside, wrist out for good point control
- Smooth movements, No bouncing of body or pumping of arm.
- With lefties, keep control of the outside.
- Agression is good, but keep it under calm control
- Beats are my strength.

I'm trying to go out and just have fun, learn new things and not be too tied up with placement. I know I shouldn't place DFL (Dead Fricking Last) unless I really screw up.

Comments

[aeddie.livejournal.com]

Fight well.

[mmcnealy.livejournal.com]

Thanks! ;)