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!

This is my...

This is my last entry. We took the day off. Played and Rested......this week is the final crunch. See everyone Saturday am!

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This is my...

This is my last entry. We took the day off. Played and Rested......this week is the final crunch. See everyone Saturday am!

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had a tuto...

had a tutoring session with Master Burkart today. It was very helpful. And then helped out the demo team at their performance at St. Lukes

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Tomorrow i...

Tomorrow is Saturday and only week from the test I think I am ready for the test!

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Tomorrow i...

Tomorrow is Saturday and only week from the test I think I am ready for the test!

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Today I ha...

Today I had a long recess because of highschool was doing an important test.

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Went to th...

Went to the Ren fair today. It was fun. Watched Jousting, magic, jugglers and the bird show. The food was great.

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Went to th...

Went to the Ren fair today. It was fun. Watched Jousting, magic, jugglers and the bird show. The food was great.

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Heading to...

Heading to rennasance fair tomorrow. Field trip for mom and I. Ill tell you all about it tomorrow when we get home.

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Down to th...

Down to the end of the cycle. Had to go to South Park today....mom's phone was not working. Ready for TKD tomorrow

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Today I ha...

Today I had a slack day because I played on my computer an ipad.

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Today is t...

Today is the big physical test. I'm ready for it! Hope I don't fail at the written test.

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Today is t...

Today is the big physical test. I'm ready for it! Hope I don't fail at the written test.

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it is Wedn...

it is Wednesday.....practiced my requirements and written test! Almost ready for Saturday!! Good luck to everyone. We all deserve it.

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Today Gram...

Today Grammy left. So sad. She went back to St Louis!Reviewed my kicks and written test today! So close to the end

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Today I ha...

Today I had a field trip. It was fun. Still working on pull ups! Not much improvement, but I'm trying

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Today I ha...

Today I had a field trip. It was fun. Still working on pull ups! Not much improvement, but I'm trying

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Today I di...

Today I did an essay for the black belt cycle. We are almost to the physical test. Done soon

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Today I di...

Today I did an essay for the black belt cycle. We are almost to the physical test. Done soon

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Today it i...

Today it is saturday. Today I am going to go to BBC I wander what I will learn.

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Had anothe...

Had another weekday BB class. In PE we ran!! Tomorrow is Friday!!!! ya!!! And another Mentor Session then.

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Grammy too...

Grammy took me shopping. She bought me a new sheepskin bean bag chair. Love it! I can sit in it and play games on my iPad.

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Grammy fle...

Grammy flew in today. She is here for a week. Had a good TKD class today. My arms are sore

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Grammy fle...

Grammy flew in today. She is here for a week. Had a good TKD class today. My arms are sore

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We had a g...

We had a great mentor session today. I think I have my Bolo form1 Worked on self defense. Did my math homework for monday

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No school ...

No school today...had a gaming and pool party. It was a lot of fun. Mom heated the pool for us.

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No school ...

No school today!!! Did a weekday BLK belt class. Worked on falls, forms and self defense

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today was ...

today was the last day of school for this week. time for the 4 day weekend yay.

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Short week...

Short week. Tomorrow is the last day of school this week. Have a nice night...chat with everyone tomorrow.

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I had a li...

I had a light day today. Very little TaeKwonDo. Down to the last few weeks.....will start working harder. There are only 3 days of school this week.

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Got up ear...

Got up early and did a Blk Belt Mentor Session in Mint Hill. Worked on testing requirements. I did very good at everything.

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Today I we...

Today I went to school and had art class. Its Friday!!! going to finish my requirements this week. 3 essays to go!

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Today I we...

Today I went to school and had art class. Its Friday!!! going to finish my requirements this week. 3 essays to go!

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Mom fixed ...

Mom fixed my PC again....Yaaaaa.Thanks MomSchool was a little boring today.

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Went to Kr...

Went to Krispy Kreme before school today. Got a hair cut after school. Dad leaves again tomorrow.

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Its Monday...

Its Monday. Doing requirements, but ready to TKD class tomorrow.

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Today was ...

Today was a good day. We went to my moms friends house for dinner and played pool table. It was really fun.

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Did Saturd...

Did Saturday BB Class in Mint Hill. Mom and Dad brought home Shrimp and Crab Legs for dinner this afternoon....YUM

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Today I we...

Today I went to school. We had a literacy test. I think I did good on it. See some of you at BLk Belt class tomorrow at Mint Hill

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Today i ha...

Today i had art at school. It was boring. I was very dissapppointed.

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Today we d...

Today we drove my dad to the airport. We had to get up at 5:15. On the way there, I slept. Also I had my weekday TKD class.

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Exciting m...

Exciting my computer is coming back. It has been gone for two weeks.also,I have eaten my breakfast and ready for school.

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Today I ru...

Today I running at the park.Also,I talked to friends.

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We had peo...

We had people look at our house today. Not sure if they liked it

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School and...

School and then off to the airport to pick up Dad!

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another da...

another day at school. Lots of homework. Science test tomorrow.

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Just go ho...

Just go home from School. Doing my Math homework and LA Essays.

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Just go ho...

Just go home from School. Doing my Math homework and LA Essays.

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Just go ho...

Just go home from School. Doing my Math homework and LA Essays.

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Back to sc...

Back to school. Seems like a monday. I love long weekends.

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Today is a...

Today is a Holiday so there is no school.I am going to do my requirements.

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Had friend...

Had friends over today. Pool party and gaming. Did my requirements.

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Today i am...

Today i am going to go to school and do m requirements.Last night my computer died.

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yesterday ...

yesterday was my first day in Middle School. It was OK

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End of sum...

End of summer.....played Minecraft with my internet friends, did requirements for TKD and school, and heading to class tonight. See some of you there.

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End of sum...

End of summer.....played Minecraft with my internet friends, did requirements for TKD and school, and heading to class tonight. See some of you there.

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End of sum...

End of summer.....played Minecraft with my internet friends, did requirements for TKD and school, and heading to class tonight. See some of you there.

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End of sum...

End of summer.....played Minecraft with my internet friends, did requirements for TKD and school, and heading to class tonight. See some of you there.

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End of sum...

End of summer.....played Minecraft with my internet friends, did requirements for TKD and school, and heading to class tonight. See some of you there.

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End of sum...

End of summer.....played Minecraft with my internet friends, did requirements for TKD and school, and heading to class tonight. See some of you there.

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End of sum...

End of summer.....played Minecraft with my internet friends, did requirements for TKD and school, and heading to class tonight. See some of you there.

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I wish I c...

I wish I could log into this site with my ipad. I have to borrow my mom's PC to make journal entries.Today i did requirements and played minecraft with my friends

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Sunday

Today I did my basic requirements and played minecraft with my friends.

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Thursday

I am heading into King Tiger. Taking 3 classes tonight. Grabbed a quick bite at Burger King on the way there.

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Practice

Today I took an extra TKD class and played miinecraft with friends from other countries.

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my First Journal Entry this cycle

I have been waking up early to get my sit ups, push ups and run....it is hard. Last night I did 3 TKD classes.....ugh!Looking forward to getting all my requirements in!

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oct 22

Today I finished my last Mentor session with Master Richie.  I reviewed Self Defense.  Can't wait till Friday.  I need lots of sleep.  Tomorrow is Hump Day!!!

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oct 20

I had fun at the kicks for kids yesterday.  5 more days until the belt test

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Oct 18

after school i went to the park to play.We are almost there.  

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Oct 14

today i had school also the cycle is almost done.woot woot!!!!!

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oct 13

       today I came home from a sleepover.I am tired from doing the sleepover.i am ready to get some sleep.

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oct 9

today I got my breakfast at my house.When I get to school I do safty portal.woot woot hump day.

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Oct 7

Today I did my requirements and my imply thy

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Oct 4

today I did school and it is Friday.Woot Woot.

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Oct 3

Today I did a sparing class at mint hill.I love sparing people that are better than me because then I get better.

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Oct 2

At school I had a fild trip to the belk theater.the fild trip was fun I hope I can go there agean.

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oct 1

Today i had school and safty potral at school.I am tired and hurting   We Can Do It!

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sept 30

tday i had school and safty potral at my at school.also,I watched a movie at my house.

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sept 28

today I did my last helping in class.I help in king tiger mint hill

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sept 27

Today I did my weekday black belt class with Master Burkart.  I worked on Hopkido, Stick form 1, and completed another Leadership 1 credit.  I am tired and ready for bed.   

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sept 24

 today I did my resquments at my house.Also, I played at the park.

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sept 23

Met at the park to do requirements....and went swimming today  

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sept 20

today at black belt class I did Hopkito self defense forms and staff form.  

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sept 18

had a lot of homework...did not get much done with requirements

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sept 17

Today i did my requirements at school.Also, i did Ta kwon do and a mentor sesion.

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sept 16

Today I had my first Math Olympian class.  I was also asked to join the TD literacy class.  did not get many of my physical requirements today

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Friday the 13th

Today I had school and caught up on jumprope, pushups and running..  I had a very good day and I hope tomorrow will be too.  See you at black belt class tomorrow  

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going to school

I am going to Clear Creek.I love clear creek.

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september 10

today i was was vary tired.Also had to have to do a mentor sesion

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september 8

Today i did my requirements.Also played with friend.

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Sept 6

Today is going to be a good day.  Keep doing the requirements. 

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Day 35

Today i had to go to school at 7:00.I was vary tired when i went to school.

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Sept 3

Today I had class, met with my mentee and my mentor.  My requirements list is getting shorter.

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day 33

Today i did my requirements swam in the pool also had time with my family.

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Another day

Today i will work on my requirements.Also,we are almost half way there.

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day 30

today i had school and a black belt class.at school i went to my post at breakfast.

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day 28

today i had to go to school.At school i had to be at my post.At my recess i did my stuff.

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day 27

Today i had school and tae kwon do.At school i became a safety patrol and my post is at breakfast.At tae kwon do i did most of my requirements to do for my black belt cycle.

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day 26

Today i had my first day of school

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day 25

today i swam in the pool alot.i ran my 1.5 also.

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