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!

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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