Spring 2026 Black Belt Cycle

Candidate Journals

King Tiger Tae Kwon Do Black Belt candidates blog daily about their journey: their thoughts and feelings, their struggles and successes; their pain and their encouragement. Follow along on their journey; words of encouragement are always welcome!

Arvaan's Diary - Day 18 Of Black Belt Journey

Day 18: Today was another very productive day. I found out a winter storm was coming when I went to school! As I did my schoolwork, I goofed off a bit and finished my diagnostic. I got a 620 on it. Once I came home, I did all the usuals and did some homework. After that I went to marshall arts and exercised there. Once I came home, I ate dinner and went to bed.

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Arvaan's Diary - Day 17 Of Black Belt Journey

Day 17: Today I got assingned a lot of things to do in school and at home! First I went to school, where I learnt the metric system and decimals. I was also assigned a reading iready diagnostic which was super hard but I had 31 precent of it comeplete! When I came home, I planned out a schedule for today. First, I played some games and did martial arts practice! Then, I played with my sister while my dad went out to fill his car. Once he came back, I ate some dinner and went to bed and brushed my teeth! Have a terrific tuesday bros!

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Arvaan's Diary - Day 16 Of Black Belt Journey

Today was a super duper productive day! When I woke up, I brushed my teeth and ate some pizza. Then, I played with my sister until we all had to go to two shops. We went to marshalls and super target! I got some pretty good items there! I got a pack of caramell candy for me to eat at home and share it! Once we came home, I ate they candy and tried on my new shirts! After that, I ate dinner and went to bed. Have a good day guys!

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Arvaan's Diary - Day 15 Of Black Belt Journey

Today I thought there would be snow. But we got barely any snow! I played some games for a hour, then I played with my sister for a while and had some arguements. Then I ate my lunch downstairs with my family. After that, I did some chess practice and some exercise. Finally, I did some streches and some sleeping!

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Arvaan's Diary - Day 14 Of Black Belt Journey

Today was a great day! I first woke up at 7:00 and went to my black belt class! We did our color belt self defense and I did okay. When I came back home, I did some exercise and poomsaes! Then I played some games on my ipad! Then I did my journal which I am doing right now. Have a nice day everyone!

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Arvaan's Diary - Day 13 Of Black Belt Journey

Happy friday everyone! As I woke up and got ready for school, I did my homework while eating and went to school! We had our D.A.R.E gratuation and ate pizza and popcorn! Once we moved station after station, we got some hot cocoa. It was pretty mid because it was cold. We has free computer time, drawing time, and a dj in the gym and some games! After that I worked until recess and played blooket until dissmisal. Once I came home, I told my parents about our D.A.R.E celebration and what I ate. I took my shower and played some games. After that, I did some exercise, poomsaes, self defense, etc. Then I ate dinner and watched one piece before going to bed! That was all about my day! Have a great friday and good luck to you.

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Arvaan's Diary - Day 12 Of Black Belt Journey

My day today was very productive! I woke up and got ready for school to learn! At school, we did some study and had some fun too exept when I had to deal with some girls! Once I came home, I took a shower and instead of playing games, I did my homework and played some basketball! I played my games after I did the essentials. After that I ate dinner and went to bed! Have a wonderful day! :)

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Arvaan's Diary - Day 11 Of Black Belt Journey

Today was a pretty chill day! It started out with me waking up at 6:10. At school, our teacher said to do our iready math diagnostic. But I finished because I am built like that and got a good score! We finished our thirteen lives move and did some reading. When I came home, I did all the usuals as my other diaries. No one was annyoing me and I was pretty happy! See you in the long runs! :D  

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Arvaan's Diary - Day 10 Of Black Belt Journey

Today was a very good day! I woke up early to get ready for school. I got my report card and I got pretty good grades on it! Once I came home, I did my poomsaes, kicks, and exercise and did some warmups! After I did practice, I played some games on my ipad and took a shower, as usual. We also watched a movie called Thirteen Lives! It was very fun and we got popcorn! Have a great day, everyone!

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Arvaan's Diary - Day 9 Of Black Belt Journey

Today was very busy! I woke up at 6:15 and got ready for school. At school, I just spent some time goofing around and studying! After school, I came home and took my shower. After that i played some games and did practice! I went to my classes to practice there too! after that I came home and watched one piece! Have a great day, everyone! :0

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Arvaan's Diary - Day 8 Of Black Belt Journey

Today was pretty good. I first woke up a bit late but I started doing exercise! I did pushups, burpees, and jump ropes. After that I went to the shops to get a mouth guard and another protection I forgot! After that I came home and has some chicken nuggets! Have a nice day! :)

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Arvaan's Diary - Day 7 Of Black Belt Journey

Today was the day of the pre test! I woke up super early at 5:00 and ate some eggs. I felt good because I get to run laps, and its also Saturday! As soon as I arrived at the track, I started running but was told that its not my turn yet! I was so exited that I forgot how hard the pre test would be. I had to do four laps around the track but I did some extra! When I came to the taekwondo pre test, We instantly started and I introduced myself to my partner. His name was Jacob! We all started off with the physical test. I did pretty good on it. Next was poomsaes because we did not have time for self defense. I was sweating buckets-a LOT! We also had a written test which I did. Once our test was finished, we got some donuts...

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Arvaan's Diary - Day 6 Of Black Belt Journey

Today was mediocre day at school. Because we didn't do anything special. I woke up at 6:20 am and started getting ready for school! I turned in my homework, and has some free time. I got some candy for behaving too in the classroom. Also, a krispy kreame donut made my day! Once I came home, I took my bath, and played some games too. After that I ate full plate of rice. Have a fun Friday everyone! :)

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Arvaan's Diary - Day 5 Of Black Belt Journey

Today, I had a soar throat and did not go to school. I mostly slept until 8:00 AM so I would get better! Next, I decided to do some exercise like pushups, situps, and burpees so I could knock out my exercise in the afternoon. Have a wonderful day guys! :)

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Arvaan's Diary - Day 4 Of Black Belt Journey

Today was a hard day as a bocho. First, I attended 3 classes: sparing, bbc, and regular class! Master Evins told me to teach a handful of kids. Lastly, master Weeks gave me great advice!

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Arvaan's Diary #1 - Day 1 Of Black Belt Journey

After a long holiday, I am finally returning to my classes, but they are really different now! First I offered to help in class, and they said "Yes, you can. Once i started helping, we did our normal warm-ups, running, and which color stripe, I was put with three green belts that did their kicks. plus, I helped one of them on their hook kick and another with the turning foot. Once class was over, I had a mentor session with Master Weeks and practiced my poomsaes and signed my handbook! After all of those epic stuff, I went home! :b

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