Through sheer willpower and motivation, Manon André, a member of the Eva judo club (Entente Val d’Auge) in Pont-l’Évêque, obtained her black belt after a competition in Montivilliers in Seine-Maritime. .
And to obtain this coveted Holy Grail, it took me two years of preparation, interrupted by Covid, and a lot of determination and courage to get the 100 points that I obtained during competitions. Afterwards, I performed technical sequences, working on the katas for about a year,” smiles Manon, who is 18 years old. I have been doing judo since the age of 6, at the Pont-l’Évêque dojo, and I have always had Eric Halopeau as a teacher. He helped me a lot,” she adds.
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“Respect for moral values”
Manon André signed up for judo “to channel my energy. I came twice a week. Judo brings me a lot, I gained self-confidence and learned team spirit and respect for moral valueses. Its very important ! »
Manon continues her momentum. She only trains once a week in Pont-l’Évêque with her favorite teacher, because she is continuing her studies at CRAF2S, in Colombelles, to become a sports coach. She has the BP JEPS (professional youth and sport certificate) state diploma, level 4. She does two and a half hours of sport per day.r , indicates Béatrice André, his mother, and his biggest supporter. I follow her to all competitions. I am very proud of her. As for his teacher, who taught him everything in the field of judo, he also does not hide his pride in his young protégé.
In addition to sport, Manon André loves music and plays the drums. It was my dad who taught me. And to relax, between sport and music, she finds time at night to paint. She is self-taught,” her mother adds admiringly. With judo, we mature, assures Manon before getting back on the tatami.
2023-12-25 18:46:41
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