We compete in 2-3 WTSDA-sanctioned tournaments per year, and we do not attend open tournaments. Competition is not mandatory, however many of our tournaments also feature a clinic the next day or offer some other educational opportunity. We don't teach or stress tournament concepts or strategies -- when we compete, we use the same ideas that we would use on the street in a life and death situation.
If you want to be the next Matt Emig or Chloe Bruce, you may find yourself very unhappy with our club. Competing on a regional, national or international stage takes a great deal of specific preparation and dedication, and our studio simply doesn't train for that specific purpose.