Sports and Miscellaneous: Today, I competed in a Tae Kwon Do competition. I came third...

By tom28402 - 22/02/2015 23:21 - United Kingdom - Glasgow

Today, I competed in a Tae Kwon Do competition. I came third with my team in the sparring event. My mum said as a joke, "Were there only 3 teams?" There were. FML

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By Anonymous - 29/04/2012 19:26 - United States - Rapid City

Today, I drove for hours to attend a martial arts tournament, and then I waited ages for it to finally start. I lost in less than a minute. FML

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By thanks mom - 03/05/2019 14:00

Today, after 10 years of intense training, I earned a black belt in karate. When I told my mom, she asked how long it took me, then laughed and sarcastically remarked, "Wow. SO impressive," whilst slow-clapping. FML

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By Anonymous - 29/09/2015 22:50 - United States - Howell

Today, my mom was watching me during my Taekwondo lessons. She was yelling at me to focus on my own work and to quit hanging out with the little kids. I'm the instructor. FML

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By Anonymous - 02/04/2009 10:28 - United States

Today, we sparred for Tae Kwon Do. I forgot my cup, but I didn't think anyone sucked enough to hit me below the belt. 5 seconds into a match, some girl knees me in the happy sacks. After writhing in pain for 30 seconds, I got back up to spar. I didn't think she sucked enough to do it again. She did. FML

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By Anonymous - 02/06/2013 04:36 - United States

Today, I won a local arm-wrestling tournament. Too bad I have to use the prize money to repair the tendon I tore in the competition. FML

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By depressedskatergirl - 07/02/2015 02:35 - United States - Philadelphia

Today, I had a big figure skating competition. Many of the girls before me fell or did not execute their jumps correctly. Me? I skated a flawless program. I was placed last because they said I didn't push myself hard enough to the point of falling. FML

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By Chris75 - 01/09/2011 09:55 - United States

Today, my whole family piled into our station wagon just to watch my mom take part in an arm wrestling contest. FML

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By Anonymous - 30/10/2013 16:43 - United States - Houston

Today, I found out that I'm highly-placed in my wrestling competition this year. I also found out that I have mono and won't be able to take part for at least the first half of the competition. FML

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By yeah - 22/06/2012 03:07 - United States

Today, I entered my first professional fight as a mixed martial artist. It's been my dream to become a UFC champion one day. All I do is train and watch UFC fights all day. I was out cold in a matter of seconds. FML

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By Stiny - 01/06/2011 18:44 - United States

Today, I got kneed in the stomach by a sixth grader. I couldn't breathe. I have a black belt in Taekwondo. FML

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DestinyNiya 33

Monday 23 February 2015 9:12

At least you participated. You gained experience. You'll do better, good luck!

ohjoy15 33

Monday 23 February 2015 9:12

Hey. You competed. That's worthy of praise in and out of itself.

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DestinyNiya 33

Monday 23 February 2015 9:12

At least you participated. You gained experience. You'll do better, good luck!

Crazyjohnb 23

Tuesday 24 February 2015 6:10

un-armed increased to 22

ohjoy15 33

Monday 23 February 2015 9:12

Hey. You competed. That's worthy of praise in and out of itself.

iLike2Teabag 27

Monday 23 February 2015 11:01

Unpopular opinion, but becoming complacent with a "participation medal" is exactly what OP shouldn't do. This should be the kick in the ass needed for OP to start getting better.

ohjoy15 33

Monday 23 February 2015 15:11

@#17 Of course they should work towards getting better, I was just saying how this shouldn't be discouraging.

Parshnookums 8

Monday 23 February 2015 22:19

@17 I wrestled in high school. My first time wrestling varsity, my coach sent me to a tournament. He knew I was going to get my ass handed to me but he sent me because of the exposure and experience. And although I completely sucked, I learned what works, what doesn't, corrected some minor details that had a huge impact. You can only become better by going against those better than you. I think that's what #2 was getting at.

Mightytall 35

Monday 23 February 2015 9:12

At least you tried ...

Zarokona 9

Monday 23 February 2015 9:15

It would've been better if your mother "sparred" you the joke (just had to say it). All in all, being able to participate and compete is amazing - you'll get even better and have more opportunities to get first place!