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!

Sunday March 8, 2026

Today I spent the day at the Kennedy Space Center with my grandparents. I explored the history of space travel and had the opportunity to different rockets it took to make space travel possible. After that we went to the outlet mall, and my grandparents brought me some shorts for school.    

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Saturday March 7, 2026

Today was a good day. It was our first day in Orlando, FL. We arrived around 3:00 am this morning so we slept in late. When we got up, we walked around the resort and found the arcade room and I played some video games and I beat my grandfather in air hockey. We sent the rest of the day in Disney Springs, eating and shopping. When we got back to the hotel. My grandmother help me study for the Black Belt exam. Later we ordered pizza for dinner and watch a movie.

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Friday March 6, 2026

Today was a good day because we a move and I got out of school early for spring break. I'm traveling to Florida with my grandparents for spring break so I will not make to Black Belt class tonight and tomorrow morning. I will be studying for my Black Belt exam while traveling. 

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Wednesday March 4, 2026

Today was a busy day. School was fine but afterwards I had to meet with my mentee, go to sparring and black belt class as well as meet with my mentor after class. Went home and ate dinner and had a few minutes to play video games.

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Tuesday March 3, 2026

Today was a good day. I had fun at school even though we did a lot of math. I did my my white belt challenge in taekwondo class today and it felt weird being in the back. After class my grandfather grilled some hot dogs for dinner and we worked on my poomsaes.

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Saturday February 28, 2026

We didn't have black belt class today so I was able to sleep. When I got up, I went on a run with my father and did some exercises. Later this afternoon we went to Greensboro and ate at this all you can eat sushi restaurant to celebrate my father, grandfather and aunt's birthdays. The food was good and it came on a conveyor belt or you could order from the menu as well. 

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Friday February 27, 2026

Today we had an extended lunch and I ate with my friends. After school, I practice jumping rope and I went to black belt class. After class I went home and ate dinner and had so ice cream.

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Wednesday February 25, 2026

Today I received my report card and it was very good. My parents and grandparents were pleased which made me happy. After school I was able to relax a little since we didn't have sparing class today. I worked on my poomsaes and did some pushups. I did go to black belt class and we worked on self defense. Got home and had enough time to eat dinner and play video games.

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Tuesday February 24, 2026

Today is school we worked on word problems for math. When I got home, I went on a run with my dad, did some push ups. Afterwards we went over to my grandparents and ate dinner. When we went home, I completed my homework and played with my rabbit.

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Monday February 23, 2026

Today was a good day in school today. We watched 101 Dalmatians until recess. Even though it was cold outside, I still had fun with my friends. When got home I read until it was about time to go to Taekwondo class. I was able to help out in class today as well as work with my mentee. After class I went to my grandparents house to eat dinner and then I went home.

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Saturday February 21, 2026

Today I had my early morning Black Belt Class. We work on kicks and poomsaes. After that I went home and mom had order breakfast. Later on my parents took me and my cousin to see GOAT movie. After the movie we went to my grandparents house to eat and to get ready for church tomorrow. 

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Friday February 20, 2026

We had free time today at school. So I watch a movie and did some drawings. This afternoon my little cousin came to visit for the weekend. I went to Black Belt class today and worked on my falls and rolls and came home and played some video games.

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Thursday February 19, 2026

Today was very tiring from multiple classes last night. Made through school but math class was a blur. It took a lot to want to exercise but I pushed through. Tomorrow is a new day and new challenges. Back to work. 

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Wednesday February 18, 2026

Today was a better day but long. My stomach didn't hurt today at school. When I got home I ate a snack and got ready to go to taekwondo class. I worked with my mentee and had sparring and black belt class. I was able to work with my mentor as well. Got home late and ate dinner with my grandparents.

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Tuesday February 17, 2026

Today I woke  up and my stomach was hurting really bad but I went to school anyway. By lunch time I was feeling better but my stomach was still hurting a little. When I got home, I took a quick nap and was able to help out in Taekwondo class. After class I went home and Gigi had dinner ready and when I finished eating I felt better. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.

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Saturday February 14, 2026

Today was a good day. I woke up this morning and went to Black Belt class were we worked on Kicking, self defense and poomsaes. Afterwards, we celebrated my Grandfathers birthday and Valentine's day for my Mother and Grandmother. The weather was nice so my father took me on a run and when we got home we continue to celebrate Valentine's day by helping my dad cook dinner for my mother. 

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Friday February 13, 2026

Today was a good at school, I passed out Valentine's Day cards to my class mates and I received some as well. I didn't get a chance to go to Black Belt class tonight because I went to the Mallard Creek vs Julius Chambers basketball game with my Grandparents. Chambers won the game and afterwards, we went to Kentucky Fried Chicken to pick up some dinner and came home and ate. I washed my uniform to prepare for class tomorrow.

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Thursday February 12, 2026

Today was a great Thursday because it's almost Valentine's day and my Papa's birthday. We went outside for recess and spent time at the playground. When I got home today I completed my homework and worked on my poomsaes.

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Wednesday February 11, 2026

Today was a long day. I had more testing in school today and I got home I had to do my homework and require reading. Later I met with my mentee and went to sparring and blackbelt class. After class I work on my poomsaes with my mentor. When I got home I ate and finished my homework.

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Tuesday February 10, 2026

After a long day of testing at school today, I had to come and work on my homework before taekwondo class. After my taekwondo class I had went home and ate and finished my homework. 

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Monday February 9, 2026

Things seem to be returning back to normal. School started at the regular time this morning. I got my progress report and my parents said that it wasn't bad. I need to work more on my math. I was able to help some of the students with their poomsaes in class today.

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Sunday 2-8-2026

Went to church this morning with my Grandparents. After church, we went to get some pizza and when I got home I work on the questions for the test. I watch some of the super bowl with my parents, halftime show was good but I didn't understand what he said.

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Saturday 2-7-2026

Today I couldn't make it to class this morning because my Grandfather was having car trouble. I did do some of my requirements and continue to learn the Academy Student Credo. I went to nice dinner with my parents and had Korean style chicken and popcorn shrimp. 

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Thursday February 5, 2026

Return to school today from the snow break. Did some work with self defense.

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Wednesday - February 4, 2026

Today was a successful remote learning day. I focused mostly on my math working with fractions. This evening I met with my mentee and mentor, and I also did two classes.

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Sunday - February 1, 2026

Today was a good day. I had to clean the snow off the car and driveway but I was able to ride my sled, build a snowman and had a snow fight with my parents. Even though it was fun, it was also tiring. After all that, I still had to work on my requirements.

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Saturday 1-31-2026

Today was a winter storm today. I got up this morning to go to Black Belt class but our street was covered with snow. So I was able to go back to bed and later got up and ate, and watch the snow fall. Tomorrow is going to be a busy day so I am glad I was able to get some rest today.

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Friday 1-30-2026

Today was my first full day of school. Nothing really happened, it was an ordinary day. After that, I went to my taekwondo and practice my rolls and falls. I also worked on my forms and self defense. 

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Thursday 1-29-2026

I got to sleep in this morning since it was a two hour delay school day. I was still sliding on ice in the driveway as I was trying to get to the car. I am still hurting from falling after practice yesterday but I must admit, I grateful that I am in a little bit in shape because things could have been worse.

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Tuesday 1-27-2026

Today was not a good day. I woke up this morning with a headache so after I ate breakfast, I went back to bed. I was able to make it to class tonight and worked out, but I wasn't feeling my best. I hope things are better tomorrow.

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Monday 1-26-2026

We didn't have school today. I did some math and reading work. I also did some pushups and situps for my requirements as well as worked on my Staff poomsae.

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Sunday 1-25-2026

No church today so I stayed home and looked out to an iced covered street and sleet is still falling. Instead, I worked on a school work package for remote learning. I was able to do some indoor requirements. I am still challenged with jumping rope but trying my best to move past it.

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Friday 1-23-2026

Woke up this morning, ate breakfast and went to school. When I got home, I played Roblox for a few minutes and got dress to go to Black belt class. I participated in the rolls and falls class and during Black class, I learned the first portion of my staff poomsae.

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Thursday 1-22-2026

Today was another day in school and excited that it might snow. My parents are out of town, so I am staying with my grandparents. I worked on some of my requirements and finished my homework. 

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Monday 1-19-2026

Vacation is over and we returned home. Today I read 2 chapters of my book for school and some  reading for pleasure on the ride home. Math work was calling so  I studied math and worked on some requirements. Now  I am leaving my grandparents to go home and take care of Astro my rabbit. We might go on a run tonight. 

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Sunday 1-18-2026

Today I was at the beach. After breakfast we went out for a while to grab a few sales items to bring home.  It was a wet and rainy day, so I had no time at the ocean or to do outdoor activities. I did some homework at the resort to prepare for testing when I return to school.  After that I went to the seafood buffet and ate a lot of food. I was so full. I rested for a while and then had to work on some requirements.

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Saturday 1-17-2026

Friday night Black Belt class with Master Chelley was a learning and tiring experience. This morning I had my black belt class. When class ended, I had to get my phone and Ipad from my parents, for communication and games. Then I went to the beach with my Grandparents. Time for a workout!  

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Thursday 1-15-2026

This morning, I woke up at six o'clock and went running with my father. After school, we did another run. I am getting better, but I still have work to do. 

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Wednesday 1-14-2026

Today, I worked on kicks and poomsaes with my mentee and went to sparring class. I learned a new poomsae in belt class and worked with my mentor. Can home after class, ate and completed my homework.    

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Monday 1-12-2026

Today I went to the orthodontist to get my braces tighten. My mouth was sore but I went to class to workout and worked on my poomsaes. I was also was able to work with my mentee and help her as well. I have completed my require reading and homework for today and I am ready to go to bed.

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Sunday 1-11-2026

I woke up this morning a little sore. I didn't go to church this morning, but I took time out today to run and work on my poomsaes. 

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Saturday 1-10-2026

Today we did our pretest and it was very hard. My Papa said it reminded him of a military workout and it was proud of me for the way that I pushed through and completed my task. 

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Friday 1-9-2026

The weekend is here, last school day this week. I tried to practice but had a small leg injury. The pretest is tomorrow. Let's see what's next.

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Thursday 1-8-2026

Today was my first full day of school this week. Back home, I practiced my Taekwondo and did some exercises. I am still trying to learn how to jump rope but it is not clicking yet. Tonight I relaxed playing with my rabbit Astro.

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Wednesday 1-7-2026

Today I went to the dentist to have my teeth cleaned. I did three minutes of pushups and situps, and one minute of burpees when I came home from school. I attended sparring and black belt class and my legs are so sore tonight.

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January 6, 2026

I checked out of school early today because I was not feeling well. I pushed myself to come to class this evening.

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Day 4 Monday 1-5

Back to school today. I worked on my pushups, situps and burpees. Went to class tonight and I was tired

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Day 3 Sunday 1-4

Today was my birthday. I did not make it to Church. I spent time with my family.

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Day 2 Saturday 1-3

Second day back to work. Did early morning Black Belt training and went to Ifly to celebrate my birthday with family and friends.

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Day 1 Friday 1-2

Attended Black Belt training and learned a new poomsae. First day back from vacation

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