==== First Karate Tournament (Events) ====

On September 29th, 2001, James and Alex participated in their first Karate tournament.
They had been studying for about 2 months after getting introduced to the martial
arts in summer camp.  Dad has been studying as well -- in his words, "I must keep
ahead of the children so they don't beat me to a pulp and make me take them to
Toys-R-Us!"




Both boys participated in the Kata (forms) competition, performing the
Shihono (4 winds) Kata.  James came in first in his group, Alex came in second!


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