BirdieSisters

2009 Keimyung President’s Cup TMA Open Tournament

Yesterday the BirdieSisters competed in their 8th taekwondo tournament.  It was held at Rolling Meadows High School in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.  Erica Jackson competed in breaking and sparring, while Myah Jackson competed in breaking.

BirdieSister Erica Jackson’s breaking was 6 breaks (elbow strike, back fist strike, round- house kick, tornado kick, reverse side kick and jumping side kick).  This prove to be a winning combination.  Erica placed 1st in sparring as well, winning two very tough matches.

BirdieSister Myah Jackson’s breaks were 2 tornado kicks, jumping front sap kick, reverse side kick, jumping round house kick and  jumping front side kick.  This combination also propelled Myah Jackson into 1st place in her breaking.

Making his first appearance at a taekwondo competition was the youngest Jackson, John.  At age 4 and after only 3 weeks of lessons, John finished 2nd in his breaking group.

October Scheduling

The month of October may be the most challenging month of all.  Getting started on the right track is important.   The BirdieSisters have resumed dance practice four days a week, Taekwondo four days, piano lessons/practice,  Girl Scouts, church choir/praise dance  practice and three days of golf.  Along with school and homework, the BirdieSisters’ days are full.  The main events for this month include:

• October 3-4 –       Mid-America Junior Golf tour #5 at Doral Eaglewood Resort in Itasca, IL
• October 10-11 —   Mid-America Junior Golf Tour #6 Invitational at Winnetka
• October 18th –     Bally’s  Taekwondo Martial Arts Regional Tournament in Rolling Meadows, IL
• October 25th –     Annual Youth Praise and Worship Concert at Canaan MB Church, Chicago, IL

The BirdieSisters and their little brother John plan to enjoy fall harvest festivals and “trick or treating” this month as well!