akido

a good friend asked me to take some pictures of her son’s akido test this past week. i’ve never even watched anything related to martial arts. it’s apparent to me now why they call it “art”. it really is so beautiful and such a tremendous skill. i was so interested in all of the details that i spent most of the time asking questions. what a fun thing to photograph though! i only wish that the room where the pictures were taken was much more stark, that there weren’t a boatload of parents and participants surrounding the matt and being all (unintentionally) intrusive on my artistic space. and everyone stares. at least for a bit, at the lady with the big camera and lens... still getting used to that. 


it was so quiet.
the kids were so calm. 
so respectful.
so graceful. 

even this “duck walk” thing they do instead of walking—because that’s not allowed as you approach the judges—looked so streamlined. at least, their son made it look that way. some others had more trouble with it.


i loved it. i want to take a class myself... and now hubby wants to take one too (he’s always wanted to), and we can’t wait to get our oldest boy started. i think it could really teach him some important lessons about handling yourself, having respect, knowing how to move your body (he’s not the most agile kid on the block), being confident and having control of yourself.

i watched their son and was so proud of how awesome he was that i think my eyes welled up more than once. dangit! there they go again. really, what a composed young man. and i think i got some interesting shots. i think he & his parents will enjoy having these. i’d love to hear what you think though!

i’ve changed the comment settting, so anyone should be able to leave one now. i know it’s been a pain.
try, try again!