Fall 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!

Monday, Monday

The soreness is both worse and better...it's just moving to new spots I think🤣. Started today with a workout at 9Round that had what as one of the rounds? Burpees. Requirements done, a mentee session done, working with Instructor Peyton between classes and asking Master Chelley questions, cycle is definitely in effect. And all in all a good day at the dojang.

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I'm sore, you're sore, we're all sore

I am definitely feeling that black belt cycle soreness.Ā  Yesterday I was working on pull-ups with bands at home and today I was using the lat pulldown machine at the gym...I have a feeling that tomorrow will be a new level of soreness. The good thing is that once you get going all of the movement helps that feeling.Ā  It does sometimes take a moment but it helps.Ā  I have a loose plan for my workouts so far so I feel like I am off to a good start.Ā  Hope everyone's cycle is off to a good start!

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Cycle Has Started!

What to do, what to do? Can't quite fall asleep and the cycle has started...write a journalšŸ˜‚ Thankful for being able to count the Friday class. Nice to start off with that in your pocket. See you in class or on zoom tomorrow. Happy New Year everyone!

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Here we go!

12/23

In just eleven days we start the cycle!Ā  How can you be both completely ready and very far from ready to do something at the same time? Best of luck to everyone! Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year! See you on the mat!!

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