Spring 2025 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, October 20

so this is my journal for today. I did not do much but my butt hurts from the bike ride yesterday.

  1295 Hits

Today noth...

Today nothing exciting is happening. Have to do schoolwork and chores. I'm nervous about testing and hope i pass.

  1211 Hits

Marcus Hendricks

Had a good amount of practice on my staff forms today. Tommorow the Hartles should be helping me on staff 3 and 4.

  1180 Hits

Marcus Hendricks

Had a good amount of practice on my staff forms today. Tommorow the Hartles should be helping me on staff 3 and 4.

  1187 Hits

Marcus Hendricks

Had a good amount of practice on my staff forms today. Tommorow the Hartles should be helping me on staff 3 and 4.

  1218 Hits

If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward. - Matin Luther King Jr.

  2851 Hits

Lazy Sunday

Today I had a pretty lazy sunday and my dad made lasagna and my mom made pie so overall today was pretty good

  997 Hits

I think I ...

I think I am finished with everything that I need to do still need work on my palgues and hapkido

  920 Hits

Sunday

Finally starting to feel human again. Energy level low but happy I got something accomplished. Treadmill wipped me out so ended up with a nap. Other than that domestics, groceries and a couple errands that did not get done yesterday so no complaints. Hoping for a good productive week!!!

  885 Hits

Today when...

Today when I woke up I just decided to stay in bed for a few more hours and then I went and got a haircut after that I went to Walmart and got a new phone case.

  1103 Hits

Sunday, October 19

Today my sister, my brother, my mom, and I went biking (my dad was working on the car). It was really fun. We saw some weird people though. A bunck of cute dogs, too. I can't waid for testing! I feel real nervous though.

  1062 Hits

Today I We...

Today I Went To Church. After Church I Had To Sell Boyscout Popcorn. I Also Had A Few Requirements To Work on.

  1198 Hits

today

today I did a lot of home work I went to the park and I did some TKD stuff and I also played some video games. 

  1011 Hits

Today was ...

Today was awesome. We had a great day. We went to Church and then went to go look at some property. I got some stuff done today!!!!!

  1065 Hits

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!

  1194 Hits

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!

  1271 Hits

Henna

Today, my sister and I helped our older sister Heloise dye all her hair in henna. The Henna was a orangeish, copper, but since she had dark hair you could only see it in the sunlight. With all the extra, I put henna on a long strand near the front. A few hours later, right now, I washed the henna out. The strand was like, carrot orange, since my hair was pretty light, It really showed up. Sadly, later, Hloise had to leave to go back to college. It's all pretty sad.

  1058 Hits

lazy day

today I had a lazy day which means I didn't do any requirements. I went to a pizza place and had pizza and I also went to pick out my Halloween costume. I am going to be a jester this year. It is red and black with a mask, gloves, a hat and a shirt with pants. It looks really cool. I cant wait until Halloween. Tonight I am going to watch scary movies with my mom. It is going to be really fun.

  1076 Hits

today is p...

today is probably going to be a bad day. my big sister is going to leave for UNC Chapell hill and i guess thats sorta bad. Im exited for tomorrow though. I m going to wear my new AM jeans.

  1092 Hits

Chilling a...

Chilling at ho!me today. Going to go meet my dads awesome high school teachers.

  1077 Hits

Today i am...

Today i am going to go to church and coming back home to have free time. End of the cycle and test approaching. Better have your requirements finished!

  1237 Hits

Yesterday ...

Yesterday I had to take the PSAT and it ran pretty late! I was supposed to take black belt class because they told us it would end at 11 but it finshed at 12 so I couldn't make it to if! :( But after I went to my volunteer at normal time-2pm- and then got to visit my friend at her job!!

  946 Hits

today I to...

today I took bbc and I liked it because we reveyed all the stuff

  979 Hits

I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination-Jimmy Dean

  1055 Hits

Marcus Hendricks

HAd some really good review of hapkido forms 2 and 3. Tomorrow i should be getting a lot of miles in.

  1090 Hits

Saturday, October 18

Today at black belt class we went over EVERYTHING. It was really helpful, I really needed help on my palguay forms. Besides that, I am 99.99% shure that I have everything down. Really happy rn. Goodnight

  991 Hits

Today was ...

Today was a very tiring day. After Sparring Class I had to go to my this big program at our Church. It is basically every country sells the specialty food. It was amazing. We had an Indian food stall. We raised more than $700. All profits go to build a new thing at our Church. It was amazing though. It has amazing food. We just came back very tired. Need to get a good sleep.

  1073 Hits

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

  1278 Hits

Today we g...

Today we got a huge win in baseball in which I think the final score was 20-4 and I also got a pair of hits

  997 Hits

Today we g...

Today we got our pictures taken and my grandma left to go home back to Seattle, Washington. I had a lot of fun getting our pictures taken and i am sad my grandma had to leave. After the pictures i went to black belt class at Master Evans. Then i came back home and played all afternoon.

  1101 Hits

Saturday

Please - - -please - - -please let there be some light at the end of the tunnel. Over two weeks with this crud and I am so done with being sick. No class today which really ticked me off but would not have lasted more than 5 minutes and it would not have been fair to all the candidates, last thing they need is to get sick before next weekend. Tried to run a few errands today and that did not work very well. Came home and pretty much was a couch potato with the most strenuous duty of the day being laundry - -yippy what fun. Kept looking at the treadmill and that was about the extent of that - -good intentions but need to be smart. Positive thoughts I am going to wake up tomorrow morning feeling better and get back on track- - if not back to...

Continue reading
  916 Hits

Today afte...

Today after black belt class, which was just review, I went and help out wit a taekwondo booth at barnette.

  918 Hits

Making Dinner

Today I made dinner for my family. It was fun, but I don't know if it is delicious yet. Mostly because I haven't eaten it yet and nobody has tried it yet. I made chicken noodle soup with carrots, celery, onion, broth, chicken, fresh thyme and noodles. I also going to bake cresants to go with it.

  1075 Hits

today I we...

today I went to tae kwon do an Yesterday I went to my friends house

  965 Hits

today I we...

today I went to tae kwon do an Yesterday I went to my friends house

  945 Hits

pancakes

this morning I helped my mom make Halloween pancakes and they were very good. we put sprinkles in them and I love sprinkles. they had little pumpkins in them and it was so cool!!

  1031 Hits

right now ...

right now its breakfast time. i slept in pretty late.

  960 Hits

Had a good...

Had a good sleep today. But I badly hurt my toe and hurts when I walk so it might be questionable if I can train today.

  1083 Hits

just got b...

just got back from the show we have two tomorrow but its good

  991 Hits

Today was ...

Today was Friday, yay tomorrow I get to relax and do fun thing. I had an ok day at school today also.

  968 Hits

It was pr...

It was pretty relaxed friday! I went to school, then straight to TKD black belt class. We did stick, staff and regular forms! After TKD I hung out with my friend. I have to sleep relativity early because i have to take the PSAT in the morning tom before black belt class at Master Evins' School!

  865 Hits

Today was ...

Today was really fun. I went shopping in the mall and we went to American Eagle, Pacsun, Anthropology, Forever 21 and (hold your horses) Auntie Anne's. It was fun, (I said that twice) I went with my mommy, big sis, twin sis, me, myself, and I. We all had fun. I bought black jeans from AM and then we went to Forever 21 and bought some stuff over they're, (it was all for my big sis because come on! 12 year olds are not supposed to go to that store we still need to get our own sense of style!). Well I hope everyone who read my journal entry had a great day and tell me if you read my journal entry. I just want to know who are the stalkers in my TDK group. I know that I am, I read other people's journal entry ALL the time! :) Well...

Continue reading
  900 Hits

American Eagle, Forever 21, Anthropology, Aeries(?)and football game

Today I went to the mall with my older sister, twin and my mom. We went to Forever 21, American Eagle, and Anthropology. And Antie Anne's ofcourse. I bought, or my mom payed and I got, a new pair of dark skinny jeans fromAmerican Eagel, and OMG! They are so cozy! Then I went to forever 21, just because, I didn't buy anything their,or at Aeries. Hehe. I had an awsome time. And people keep emailing me which is really annoying......then I went to the niehborhood hood party, not for the Penninsula, but for Cabin Creek,our new niehborhood hood that we haven't moved in yet. That was pretty nice too. I was going to go to the homecoming game for Hough, because my bro was playing at halftime, but I was to lazy.............

  986 Hits

Friday, October 17

Today I helped with testing, and it was fun!! Thankfully, I did not have to hold any boards for anyone. It was awesone to cheer people on and see them happy

  1039 Hits

Today I he...

Today I helped out with testing as well as filled in all my extra credits so that's why there is high number on class on Friday 10/17/2014 :-)

  1232 Hits

Tomorrow i...

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

  1253 Hits

Tomorrow i...

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

  1231 Hits

Today blac...

Today black belt class was fun and we got a lot of requirements done

  976 Hits

Today blac...

Today black belt class was fun and we got a lot of requirements done

  930 Hits

project

Today I had to present a project that I had been working on for a week now and I was very nervous. I had to make a story and make a play with that story. I think I did very well on it.

  962 Hits

today I he...

today I helped with testing and I loved it so 1 leader ship

  970 Hits

Up early t...

Up early this morning. Have to go to my bus stop because I'm at my father's house. Ready for fun friday and enjoy my laid back weekend.

  1026 Hits

Marcus Hendricks

Did a lot today and i feel pretty sore.  Tommorow should be a bit of a "rest".

  1182 Hits

Tired

Another day of requirements with the twins and Marcus. Kiddos are wearing me out :) In a good way! ready for testing to be here! so proud of all the candidates!

  1054 Hits

Today I we...

Today I went to Master Bercart's school (excuse my spelling) and had my first class there which was a sparing class, that I enjoyed because I met someone name Charley who was really good at sparing. :-)

  1222 Hits

today

today I went to school and did a lot of fall things. after school I dropped my sister off at gymnastics and went back to school for curriculum night and then I cam home and ate. 

  1024 Hits

Today in s...

Today in sparring I got hurt, I got kicked in the jewels, and it's all my fault for not wearing a cup

  1034 Hits

Today, was...

Today, was a great day... We had no school. Got a bunch of poomsaes done. It was great. Can't wait for tomorrow. Tomorrow I have a day off too.....

  1098 Hits

Sparring c...

Sparring class was pretty fun today since I got a lot of sparring rounds in so yeah

  992 Hits

today I we...

today I went to bercarts school and I loved it for how much stuff was in there and personally I loved it

  898 Hits

Today I we...

Today I went to home school TKD. After TKD we picked my dad up and went to IKEA to look at a bed for my sister. We had hot dogs for lunch while we were there. They were pretty good but not as good as Costco's hot dogs.

  1059 Hits

Today I ha...

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

  935 Hits

sparring

My sister, Marcus(?), and I were at LKN TKD, and we have finished alot of requirments. I feel really great. I dont know if I am taking sparring class, I'm finished with them. My older sista is coming home from college today, until Saturday, and i'm exited to see her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  1207 Hits

A bad day ...

A bad day of fishing is always a good day of joy. Had the biggest fish in the river on my line today , but felt bad for the poor fish so I let it spit the lure out and swim a way.

  1026 Hits

Last night...

Last night my grandma got here from Seattle, WA. I'm probably not going to any classes because we should visit with her.

  928 Hits

I'm still ...

I'm still at tkd or I am doing another marathon. Wish me luck!

  1000 Hits

The search

Today I had to pack my TKD uniform before going to school.  I found my belt and pants pretty easily, but the top was the hardest.  I circled the living room about 18 times, the rec room a couple of times, and then I found it in my bedroom

  1185 Hits

Wednesday, October 15

today this is my journal because it is really late and i am really tired. sorry =)

  1074 Hits

ate whey t...

ate whey to much carbs today need to slow down a bit on the rice trained legs today and can barely walk

  958 Hits

Marcus Hendricks

Did so many requirments with Master Chelley today. Im feeling a little sore and then tomorrow should be the same drill.

  1153 Hits

Today is m...

Today is my brothers birthday. He's 28 so I was able to give home 29 birthday punches. It was very funny. Worried about my punches a week from today.

  1036 Hits

Good Day!

Had a great day with the Hedlund sisters and Marcus! Picked them up from school, and did requirements for about 7 hours.....seriously! Marcus also ran 4 miles and worked on his creative form. We did a kick boxing class for our sparring rounds, did push ups and sit ups in sets of 20. Did an hour straight of poom saes, did jump ropes and rolls and falls! While classes were going on, they did more requirements, and since it was green stripe, they got to do alot of kicks with all the little kids! They did a great job, and even agreed to come back tomorrow to do some more!

  1057 Hits

The best way out is always through. - Robert Frost

  1114 Hits

Today I he...

Today I helped out with a class and retaught this girl kwan sool and she was really fast learner so I was really proud. :-)

  1113 Hits

today I he...

today I helped a white belt and he was great because he would listen to me and I would make it fun

  981 Hits

It was ha...

It was half day today! I had to come in late to school because of my mitchell class and we basically did nothing in my classes! After school, I stayed after to help with a child day care, then went to lunch with my friends. I then came home to change to go to TKD class leadership 1 and my regular monday wednesday class! Finally ending the day with my homework:)

  971 Hits

Today was ...

Today was just a regular day, I was bored and tired all day pretty much, nothing exciting happened.

  1023 Hits

Today was ...

Today was just a regular day, I was bored and tired all day pretty much, nothing exciting happened.

  932 Hits

Today all ...

Today all I really did was review my stuff so today was over and above all just another day

  997 Hits

today I di...

today I did my school work and I cleaned my room and I worked on my requirements

  1006 Hits

Went to th...

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

  964 Hits

Went to th...

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

  909 Hits

walk

Today I got to walk to TKD class.  I liked it because we got to explore trails and stuff.

  1150 Hits

TODAY

today I went to school and we went on a field trip to se a basket ball game. The teams that were playing were Dallas and charlotte and we lost by twenty points. after school I went to TKD and did a lot of stuff there.

  1069 Hits

fitness

Today, Marcus, my sister and I had a half day at school. The Master Hartle picked my sister and I up, and we have been doing requirments since now. I am really thankfull for the Hartles, because they have been pushing my sister and I and really helping them. (so if you are reading this, thank you). I am having soooooooo much fun!

  1043 Hits

im at the ...

im at the lkn dojang since 12. i had a half day today so the hartles picked my sister and i up and we have been here with markus eversince. we are going to saty until the evening classes. i am soooo hot right now. (both ways)

  1112 Hits

I always l...

I always look forward to being back at my oldhome in California. I come here to get some R & R and see family and friends. But i feel even better when I get back to my home in North Carolina. It seem like my R & R is run a round all week and still getting up at 5 am. But it's all worth it, Friend's and Family.

  1094 Hits

Marcus Hendricks

Ran 3 miles today and i was pretty tired. Tomorrow is going to be a big workout day so i should get a lot done.

  1105 Hits

Baseball Cancelled

Today my baseball game was cancelled because of the weather and it was our second to last game of the season so hopefully this Saturday we won't get rained out.  

  903 Hits

Self-correction is the highest form of training. -Fred Shadian

  1072 Hits

Looking forward to Wednesday

Looking forward to tomorrow cuz I got a couple of candidates that need some extra work on their requirements, and they just happen to have a half day at school, soooooo they are coming in to do some extra stuff. I am hoping that it will put them on track to finish everything up by Friday the 24th! Also, I get to work out with Master Evins in the morning:)

  1018 Hits

today I he...

today I helped with family class and it was cool because I help a kid on his self defence

  1028 Hits

Today I ha...

Today I had my last mentee session and my second to last mentor session with Amanda. I also helped out witwith the little tigers cladclass.

  1107 Hits

Today duri...

Today during what should have been hyper pro we just decided to try to do requirements for the people that need to finish up. It was really fun.

  1009 Hits

Tuesday

One step forward two steps back but its all good, could always be worse. I may not finish all my requirements on time however I will finish. Guess sometimes things happen for a reason, have not been able to do much so maybe that has given my shoulder a chance to heal. Hope for a good night sleep and see what tomorrow brings. Main goal finish my running by end of weekend.

  772 Hits

Almost rea...

Almost ready for testing. Can't wait. The only promblem I had today was I have a bad headache and my eyes hurt. They're killing me!!!! Very excited because I have a half day tommrow.

  1049 Hits

Today at t...

Today at tae kwon do Master Burkart was helping me go over stuff that will be on the test. I'm pretty sure I got most of it but there are a few things that I still mess up on. By the time testing comes though I will probably be ready.

  1432 Hits

Today at t...

Today at tae kwon do Master Burkart was helping me go over stuff that will be on the test. I'm pretty sure I got most of it but there are a few things that I still mess up on. By the time testing comes though I will probably be ready.

  1196 Hits

Heading to...

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

  1055 Hits

shots

Today I had to go to the doctor to get shots.  I was scared at first, but then once I did it, it only hurt for a couple of seconds.  

  1243 Hits