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!

Sunday

Started off with my normal Amazon shift, came home and did some requirements. I'm feeling a little under the weather today, so everything is a struggle. Hoping to feel better soon.

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Journal - Day 37

Good morning, everyone! Yesterday was a long day. I went to black belt class, and we ended up doing a lot. After coming back, I finished a lot of stuff I've been procrastinating on, including some of my essays and tracking on the website. After helping my parents clean the house and my room, we talked to my brother for a bit. Today, I woke up late and am about to take a shower and get my requirements done for the day. I have a lot to finish today. Have a wonderful day!

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kick a thon day

Today was a very long day. Worked overnight then sparring at 9am then over to the kick a thon. Kick a thon was cool it was a good cause and it was nice to see so many taekwondo faces. Did 2,500 kicks. Super exhausted. 

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9/7

Today I mainly focused on finishing up requirements. Practiced some forms, stick and staff form 1. I also did a REALLY long walk after a nap, even though I finished up requirements for the week, the extra walk felt more relaxing.

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9/7/24

Today was a crazy day. I had a meet this morning, which was very good. I placed 6th and got a PR. I then had a nice long car ride home, once I got home I took a nap. I then went to Birkdale for a few hours with my friends. We had a great time, we even met a professional kick boxer. I then came home showered and now I am here.  

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9/7/2024

Hi King Tiger Family. Good day today! Nate crushed it at cross country today. I will let him tell the story, but he got 6th place with over 600 runners from all over the place. I am so proud of this kid. He Is amazing. I am ready to get done sleep and tomorrow is requirement day!!! Take care. 

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Bonus DLC #6

Not certain how much longer I'll keep journaling.  It's a bit weird to keep going but I'm enjoying taking a few minutes to wrap up my day this way. This morning we had class and decided not to stay for Muay Thai.  We didn't sleep well last night and needed to get home and eat some real food before kicking our little hearts out.  After that we finished our requirements for the day and ran some errands.  Samuel helped make dinner and did a really good job and our eldest made some half-brownies/half-blondies out of his Minecraft cookbook.  But now it's time for bed.

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Flurry of Activity

I did not think I was going to make it....going to work on no sleep, short rest, black belt class, short rest, and King Tiger Kick-a-Thon. There was a lot of willpower to get me through. It was for a really good cause and I enjoy being a part of that. I am super sore right now and I am looking forward to a good night's sleep. I want to meet at the park tomorrow for practice, but I do not think I will make it. I am really behind on grocery shopping and the household needs vittles. Have a good night!!

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Journal 37 - super Saturday

I hope everyone had a super Saturday and is excited for a special Sunday!!! This morning I got up and got ready to go to Saturday morning black belt class! Afterwards, I went home and finished my homework for the weekend. Then got lunch and went back to King Tiger to participate and kickathon!!! In the end, I did a little over 2000 kicks!!! When I got home My friend came over and We hung out until six! Hope it was a super Saturday for all good night!!!  P.S. Today is national hummingbird day!!! ~Magnolia~

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Ben Karki Day 57

Today, I got my requirements done in the morning and went to the kick-a-thon. I got around 1,000 kicks in, which was very tiring. After that, we bought a boxwood shrub and went home. At home, I got more requirements done. Have a good night.

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9/7/2024 Kick a thon

Today I went to a car show then went to the kick a thon and did about 1,200 kicks it was fun. Now my legs hurt then I did some rc cars with my dad and my mom also did some too then did some guitar and piano. I watched some YouTube then did my exercise and got in some extra pull ups. I took a break then went on a run with my dad and ran to a restaurant to eat then we got home and took a break then did some more rc cars with my dad. I did some self defense with mom who helped. We talked some and then had a snack and went to bed. Good night everybody 😴💤 🌙.

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Airsoft day

Today I woke up and went to work at King Tiger Harrisburg, we had good classes I had my sparring class today which was a lot of fun. I had to leave pretty early to go to the Kickathon, which was a lot of fun, we got to kick a lot and raise some money, after that I went home and took a shower and just chilled for a little bit before I had to leave to go to my friends house to play airsoft with 18 other people, it was so fun because there was so many people the games would get super intense, so overall we had a great day.

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Kicks A Thon

During today, I woke up for Saturday black belt class were we did rolls and falls, staffs, sticks bolo and Anyo Isa. I came back later for the kick a thon where we kicked until we've reached a target limit for money as a fundraiser for the cancer leukemia foundation. This was my first time doing this as a volunteer experience and so my legs ached, and I felt sweaty after all the kicking I did. I was surprised to see more people than previously thought therefore felt was great as a community. As I got home all I could do was rest, but not before having dinner. Goodnight.

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9/7

Today I woke up and did my requirements for taekwondo. Then I did my chores then went to teakwondo I helped out with classe the went back home I hung out with my friend and sister. Then headed back to taekwondo to do the kick-a-thon! I did 2100 kick! Once I got back home I tried to read a book but then I went to the store and then came back home finally got to finish my book. Then I watched a movie now I am done for the day. GOOD NIGHT!!

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9/7/24

So I woke up today and went to black belt class. Then I waited a couple hours as went to the  kicka thon.  I am super sore and then I went to my friend Blaine birthday party. We were there for a long tie. You are all caught up and that was my day. 

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Detox

🇸🇮 so today I got up went to Blackwell class and it was a video class☹️😠🤬:⁠-⁠[and then I did the first class of my white belt challenge and then went home had lunch and then we went to the kick-a-thon which was tiring and then we went to hobby lobby and Aldi and we got cinnamon rolls 🎉🎉🎉🎉 and then we went home and had chicken patties for dinner 👍 and now I'm here bye🇸🇮

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9/7/2024

Today I wasn't feeling well and tried to rest so i can feel better from my cold. I went over my written test and answered all questions. I will keep practicing my test. I am learning a lot everyday in my black belt cycle. I'm getting stronger and thankful I am able to reach my goal. 

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9/7/24

Today I woke up went to class.  I was working today so I help with the jr tiger classes.  Then I went to the kick a thon.  After the kick a thon I went to my baseball game.  We lost.  Just been a chill evening because it was such a busy day.  

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Kick-a-thon

Today was the kick-a-thon, I was so excited.  My grandparents and family donated money so I had to do alot of kicks.  After that, my dad and I went to get my cypress plant for the cycle.  Tonight we went to Alinos for dinner.  It's my favorite pizza place.  When we got home we chilled out on our outdoor couch.  Have a great day.

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kick-a-thon

Today it was the kick-a-thon and black belt class. so tired bye

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Saturday-9/7/24

Hey everyone, Today, was a very long day, but it was a good one. I went to class early and started learning Anyo Isa. Then I took class where Master Evins had us doing rolls, sticks, staff, bolo, and Anyo Isa. Followed by a quick Koryo session. After class, I worked with the little tigers class and Saturday morning class. After work, I went out for pizza and gelato with my friend Caleb and then headed back to the dojang for the Kickathon. It was very fun and sweaty work but I got all my kicks done with help from my friends and brothers. After the Kickathon we all took a picture. I went home, took a shower, cleaned my room, had dinner, and played basketball with my brothers. Have a goodnight everyone.

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Great day

Today has been all about Tae Kwon Do. I started the day with a blackbelt class, then did the first day of the white belt challenge. I actually learned a few things. Then we did the kick-a-thon, which was fun but exhausting. The rest of the day has been spent doing requirements with Dylan, and reading my Atomic Habits book.  I feel pretty confident that I will pass the test in a couple of weeks.

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journal

today was the kick-a-thon which was fun -- we finished in record time!  we also went to black belt class and did our white belt challenge!

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Kick-A-Thon

Today was a great day, We attended the Kick-A-Thon where I hopefully did 1200 kicks but I'm not sure. It was so funny seeing that Callen & Cooper had $550 in donations. I got done with my kicks in like 20 minutes and starting helping others. Today was definitely different and fun!

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43rd Journal Entry

Today i woke up a little late and scrambled to black belt class. It was a small class and we worked on a lot of weapons. Then i helped with the 9:30 jounior tigers class and did some requirements before going home. I came home and played video games then i ate and played some more, I came out took a break and watched tv. I took another break and i started cleaning. I vacuumed and wiped stuff down. Okay i'm done now.

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Kick-a-thon

So excited that we went over stick and Philippine forms today in class. That was very much needed. I just need to take out more time this week to work on double sticks forms. The kickathon went very fast. I love when we all get together as king tiger community. When I came home I took a nap, and now I’m getting ready for work.

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September 7th

Good afternoon everyone, today like everyone is talking about right now, "the kickathon" i got myself a grand total of 1.35k kicks. I was a little disappointed that I ran out of time and didn't get 1.5k. But man, that kickathon went by fast. People mustve done like double bon bons or something.

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Journal

Today woke up Excited because it is kick-o-thon today .Then I went to taekwondo then after Blackpool class, I got ready for kick-o-thon. It was fun after that I went to lunch. See you later.🥋  

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Journal

Today woke up and got ready for black Belt class After black Belt class I came home and clean my room after that we went to the  kick-a-thon I had to do 950kicks More than Ethan and Caleb, after the kick-a- thon We went too bad daddies for dinner came home and I’m doing my journal peace✌🏼

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Kickathon

Today started with a black belt class which was rigorous and fun. Afterward, there was a kid who was trying to punch and kick me, so I just rolled out of the way every time Elden Ring style he thought it was absolutely hilarious, then again, he was like 5 or 6 so whatever. After that, I went with Zayne to go get our suits fixed up for church, but we can't wear them tomorrow because the tailor takes awhile to do her thing. Then we went to the Kickathon and raised over $7,000! I mean that is a lot of money and we did over 70,000 kicks too! I did about 1,000 of those so I'm happy with that. After we went and got Cookout milkshakes and they we very good, especially after doing that. Tonight I'm going to a ward picnic. It's where everyone in my ward gets together...

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Journal - Day 36

Good afternoon, everyone! Yesterday was a long day. For some reason, my teachers always love giving us quizzes at the end of the week, basically making me end up doing a test in almost all of my classes. After coming back from school, I knocked out the rest of my requirements and didn't have to go on a run because we ran the mile in PE. Before heading to black belt class, I took a quick nap and was reenergized for the rest of the day. I took rolls and falls class, BBC, and also ended up getting a mentee and mentor session done. This morning, I woke up early and was was ready to zoom in. We did some rolls, and mainly practiced stick and staff forms. I finished the rest of my requirements and took a quick nap as well. I am going to help my parents and clean...

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9/6 Curtis Journal

Friday- Went to my kettlebell workout, it had a lot more running than usual which would have been good except I majorly jammed my toes yesterday in class. It was a busy day at work, lots of meetings prepping for my travel next week. Got 2 loads of trash from my construction project tot he dump and spent an hour on the phone with mecklenburg county trying to understand permitting. Class was good, and home in time for dinner and early bed. 

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friday 9/6 early day

Had a very early day today. As i've said before i work third shift so i went to bed this morning at 10am but had to get up at 3pm 2.5 hours earlier than normal. Levi (my son) had an optometrist appointment at 4. That took an hour so i had to run him home change and get back out to Black Belt class at 5:30 which i was 2-3min late. But it was a good class. Master Knight always does a good black belt class. Then right after was sparring class with Madelynn Gorman-Shore who is a high level sparring competitor.  

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9/6 (Sparing realization)

Today was north charlottes sparring day. Class was more fast past paced since class had to be shortened, we did some light drills but mainly sparring. Sparring some people today I realized that EVERYONE and I mean really everyone spars differently. Some people are shorter so they will just blitz you, some people are taller so they abuse range, etc, etc. But not only do peoples body's impact how they spar, personalities do as well. I think next week instead of blocking and kicking looking for an opening on the persons body's. Im going to work adapting my sparring into a more memorize my opponent fighting style. So I dont get his as often.

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Peter's blog

Today I went to school and I got an a on my quiz. Then I got home and went to a bbc. Then I went home and played basketball and trained so I can get better

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Bonus DLC #5

It's weird having my journals finished so early - and then to be writing more just out of habit is a bit odd, too.  I am enjoying chronicling my days, however. Today was another busy day at work but it did slow down around 4:30 which was nice because it gave me time to get dressed for sparring class and get all my gear together.  Samuel and I got in the car and headed down and I realized my gas tank was pretty low.  I had more than enough gas to get to the dojang and, fortunately, I did remember that I needed to get some before I left the parking lot after class. Sparring class was good; it's nice to do different things every time.  I think the kids enjoyed Gabe's warmup trivia game, too.  I got my 1v2 out of the way tonight as did she.  We stayed after...

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9/6/2024

I did some rc cars with my dad then I went to school then helped my friend get ready for testing did black belt and rolls and falls class ate dinner did Some exercise then called my friend. Good night everyone 😴💤.

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Procrastination Got Me

I did not get my nap in before work. It is my fault because I waited until the last minute to do my homework which included AI-generated art and a video. I will not do that again.... some requirements completed. It is an 8-hour work night, so I am glad about that. I have time to take a nap, go to black belt class in the morning, take another nap and head over to Lake Norman for the kick-a-thon. I thought about picking up at work Saturday night.... Umm.... I don't think so.

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Volleyball

Today I went to school, and we had a pretty good day, we had a couple of tests that went well. This year I'm doing a lot better in school with my grades. When we got to our last class we were so eager to get out because we had a school event right after to play volleyball. It was called king of the court, where the boys play volleyball and the girls cheer. It got so competitive, but unfortunantly we lost but it was a lot of fun. After we had classes which were really good so over all a great day.

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9/6/2024

Hi King Tiger Family. It has been a day. All good. Got very little done in requirements so will be working hard this weekend. Need to work  learning creative and double stick 2… getting ready! Take care, 

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Sparring x3

3rd sparring class this week, got to catch up. The sparring at Harrisburg dojang is very intense, I got a May have a few bruises. Master Foster is hoping for Gold at the Tiger Claw.  Im going to go to bed early, to ready for the Saturday black belt class, kick-a-thon, and work tomorrow evening.

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9/7

Today I woke up and did my Requirements for taekwondo. Then I did my chores and school. I played with my dog and sister. After that I went to taekwondo then I scared my sister now I am done for the day. GOOD NIGHT!!!!!

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Ben Karki Day 54-56

On Wednesday, I had to wake up early for robotics and went to school. After school, I got a mentee session done and finished homework and requirements. On Thursday, I woke up early for robotics and went to school. After school, I ran for 2 miles, did homework, and finished requirements. On Friday, I went to school as usual. after school, I attended a weekend black belt class and did some requirements. Have a good night.

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9/6/24

So I am going to tell you a joke at the end of my post!  🚨look here🚨 so I started off today by going to school. It’s Friday and nobody listens on Friday.  So when I got home I got dressed for black belt class. After I got dressed for baseball then had to rush to the field. At the end we won 10-0. So we are making sugar cookie that look like footballs.  That’s it so here is my joke.    🚨why can’t you hear the pterodactyl use the restroom?     Because the P is silent.  

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LMP Sept 6

Thanks Trump for messing up my night..... 85 shut down at 230pm Trump arrives at 330pm School dismissal at 330....coincidence?! Leave school at 415pm 485 bumper-bumper traffic 😑  Finally get home st 520pm No time to change and get to sparring.....🫣  

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Met a dog today

today was the usual school/bb class combo that I always do on fridays, but on the way to school I did meet this Great Permease dog and he was the fluffiest I'd ever seen. That's all the excitement for today

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delicious

Today it was school { booooring } then went to black belt class and had Panera for dinner with crumble cookies for dessert then I went home and did my requirements and watched a movie.

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End of 8

Today I went to the Amazon warehouse for my 3:15 am shift, and there were no packages to deliver, due to no trucks coming in, so I got paid for doing nothing. Hooray! I came home and wrote an essay, then studied for my GCP (Google Cloud Platform) exam for a couple of hours. When the sun came up, I did my run, then did my requirements. Work was pretty easy today, a couple of meetings and just some small bug fixes. I went to Blackbelt class tonight, but couldn't make it to rolls and falls because Dylan doesn't get home from school until 5:00. It's ok though. We're able to practice at home because we have a room with a padded floor. Looking forward to the kick-a thon tomorrow.

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Journal

Today woke up then we got ready for school then went to school after school we went to taekwondo and we helped out with the little Tigers class after we did Rolls and falls After Rolls and falls I did black belt class after I came home and ate my moms yum ric and beans 

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Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Friday

It is Fun Friday finally and the day is over, today I went to school as usual and did three tests and I think I did good on all of them. Then after that I did my exercises and got those checked off, then went to TKD. I did rolls and falls class and got two checked off. Then I did Black Belt Class and got that checked off and I also had fun with my friends. Then I had a mentor session with Master Nataysa and got that checked off, then I went home and taught my family some of the Batman song and got that checked off, no I'm just joking. I hope everyone had a great day like I did and see you tomorrow.

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Journal

Today I woke up and I went to taekwondo after school. I helped out with a little tigers class and did a black belt class . I had a session with Connor. See you later!🥋

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Honor bad tryouts

Good afternoon today I had honors band tryouts today. I will be going to my sparring class and weekend black belt class. See you all at the kick a thon.  

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journal

Today we did some school and we're doing some chores around the house. we are going to start our no screens challenge this weekend! 

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9/5 Curtis Journal

Thursday- got up and did 2 miles this morning, and got some of my requirements done. Then to the office and back home in time for TKD. Helped out with the 5:15 class and worked with some students who were really ready for testing! Sparring class was good but I jammed my toes doing a poomsae during class. I can’t seem to do a week without something hurting.

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Friday and Thursday-9/5/24 and 9/6/24

Hey everybody, yesterday I was not able to journal so I'm talking about yesterday as well. Today, i'm taking a mental health day from school. Plan on getting homework done, chores done, and requirements and essays done. Yesterday was a decent day. I finished up my project in health, took a quiz in Spanish, took some notes with a small assignment in biology, had lunch, then I took even moire notes in civics, did a paper in English, and did homework in math. After school, I headed to work which was followed by sparring. I then went home for dinner. See you later everyone.

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peter's blog

today i went to school and had a good day because i had all my assignments done on time. then i came back and played some games on my ps4. then i came to tae kwon do and saw one of my classmates there with 2 of her friends.

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Taco mac & cheese

Trying some thing I’ve been thinking about for a couple weeks. Class is good. We got a lot of good spars and everybody Got a couple good hits on me.After class, I went to go see my mom who haven’t seen in a while just because of the cycle and work. We did our nails and talked and updated each other on life. I miss her a lot since moving out. See my mom inspired me a bit more but my creative, excited to work on it tonight after dinner

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Day #55 - 9/05/2024

  I made some progress today on my essays. Ran a fast mile and completed requirements throughout the day. Stretching got easier, but need to find more motivation.

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09/05

Today I took a civics test and finished a project. During my free time, I explored the vintage fair on campus, it was pretty interesting. When I got home, I took a very long nap and then woke up to do my homework and requirements. 

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9/5

Today my English III teacher came back from his week vacation to his see his favorite band all the way in Washington State. Starting to fall behind on work but should be no problem for tomorrow.

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ok day

Pretty good today. Got class assistance and a mentor session in. I hope i can complete everything in time. 

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Wassup?!

The usual, of course. I did my requirements, went to the dojang for class assistance and meeting with mentee. The day ended with Muay Thai and a cramping left hip….gotta stretch before bed. Goodnight, y’all 🥱😴.

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9/5/24

So I woke up and went to school. And then when I got home I got ready for sparring.  I did some requirements before class as we got there a little early.  When class was over we had to go to Dicks to get new baseball pants.  I have a game tomorrow after black belt class and I needed gray pants. I ate a grilled cheese and now I am going to go to bed.  

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Bonus DLC #4

Samuel seems like he's getting better; hopefully he can go back to school tomorrow.  But now Gabe's getting sick so no idea what's going on.  Especially with sparring class tomorrow and then Black Belt class and the kickathon on Saturday. Spent a good portion of the day working straight through things - had to force myself to actually take lunch (and then used it to knock out two miles).  We did some self-defenses before dinner and rolls & falls afterwards.  Nothing too exciting, just another average day on the Cycle.

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9/5

Helped out with the 6:20 class today, We worked on some forms and poomsae practice in class, I worked with the blue belts on old red belt self defense again today, its always nice to see how you can work with someone one day, and they come back better and more confident the next. After self defense in groups we did a drill where everyone stood around the black of the mat, and one of the instructors would surprise attack them on there self defense. After class I finished my walking requirements and started reading my book for the cycle. I finished up some homework, poomsaes, practiced what I could remember of PMA and finished my German lessons.

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Late math

Hey guys I am tired so I am just going to say that I went to school and sparring and then had to do late math bye.

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42nd Journal Entry

Today i woke up, drank the rest of my coffee then went to school. We played more volleyball during P.E.today at school. I went to after school, got slapped by a kindergartner, and took class. After after school class, i did a jr tiger class and got a class assistance and a leadership credit. Then i waited til 6:20 to do the senior tiger class. I got a class assistance AND another leadership credit. Got mentee session. Okay i'm done now. 

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Choir

Today I had choir, we worked on do, rae, me and sa. When I got home I went to lacrosse, on the way back I had to leave quick and I didn't know why.  My mom told me that my dad hurt his hand and needed stitches.  So we rushed to see him at the urgent care.  His hand is now all wrapped up.  I hope he feels better soon. 

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9/6

Today I woke up and did my requirements for taekwondo. Then I went on a run, then did my chores . Then did a lot of school. I finished my essay on Community project. Then I played with my dog and my cat which I usually do but I basically only did that. Then I went to taekwondo now I am done for the day. GOOD NIGHT!!!!

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9/5

Today I went to school as usual then went straight to TKD and did sparring there then I went home and had dinner then took a shower.

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Sparring Class

Today I started my second block day of the week. I don't know what to think of them honestly. But I got home, and I completed my homework and exercises. I went to sparring class tonight and I was sparring this guys and he kneed my shin and I think I have a bone bruise now. It hurt and still hurts a lot! I also learned today how to get access to the code of the King Tiger website, and I could change it but I won't because I don't feel like it and I don't understand a lot of it anymore, I won't tell any of you and I will not mess anything up I promise I only thought it was funny so I shared it. Anyway, have a goodnight and make sure to sleep, bye!

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Boston cream

🇸🇮 so today I got up did some requirements and we got Boston cream donuts 🎉🎉🎉🎉🍩 🍩 🍩 🍩 so I had one and it was awesome 👍 👍 👍 😎 😎 😎 and then I did some school work actually knocked most of it out before lunch time which was nice and then later we went to class and I did sparring and we had an "awesome" time and got really tired and went home and now I'm here🇸🇮

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Journal 36 - thoughtful Thursday

I hope everyone had a Thoughtful Thursday and for a fantastic Friday today I went to school and afterwards came home to change for taekwondo. Afterwards, I took the 5:15 class. After help out with the 6 o’clock class and then took sparring class. I hope A Thoughtful Thursday for all good night!!! P.S. Today is National charity day!!! ~Magnolia~

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Journal

Today I woke up and then I went to school after school I went to taekwondo I did a mentor session then Help out with a class after that it was Sparring after sparring class we came home. Then we opened Pokémon packs.

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Journal

What’s up guys today I woke up and got ready for school .Just so you know I’m having fun this year and how it’s turning out so far. After school I want to taekwondo is sparring today and I got a mentor session in. See you later Fam.

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LMP Sept 5

Woohoo...Friday eve! Tomorrow is sparring then Saturday is our kick-a-thon. I really do not have to much to say...except I still do not like burpies. I can deal with the rest. Burpies and I will never be friends.  

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9/5/24

Today I woke up today and I went to school. At school we learned about coordinate planes in math. Then after school I went to the track and ran my mile. Then I went back home and did my exercises and studied my written test. Last I went to Lake Norman’s school for my sparring class. Overall today was a good day.

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8/5 My butt hurts

Okay I know that was a weird title but it's true. I had to do my falls today and situps on hard wood floors. I helped out in a senior class and got a mentor with Master Foster and a mentee session. Have a good day

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Journal

I had to work this AM which was exhausting. Helping with class tonight and taking sparring. Only 2 to go! 

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9/5/2024

Hi King Tiger Family. Hope everyone is doing well. It was a good day. Got some requirements done in the morning. Still got a bunch to do tonight. Going to Sparring class tonight. Need the credit and class time. Excited to potentially do a mentor session with Master Marcus. Need some work on some items. Have a great night. Take care.

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Oops! I missed yesterday's journal.

Yesterday I did my requirements over the course of the day, as my morning was extremely busy. I had a mentoring session with my mentee and then helped out in the 6:00 class. Today I have just finished my requirements, and tonight I will go to sparring, then straight to bed.

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9/4 Journal

Wednesday- Got up and RAN 2 miles for the first time in a while, felt ok running but my foot was hurting during class. Had to go into the office today- which makes getting my requirements done harder, had to borrow a conference room at lunch time. Classes were good tonight, I'm definitely feeling a lot more confident in what I'm teaching the Color belts and not second guessing myself. Got a Mentor session in with Master Marcus.    

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Day #54 - 9/04/2024

Training day. Master Kavaso drilled us in self defense and poomse! It’s always great to combine both and glad we didn’t shuffle too much. Ran a mild 2.5 miles.

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Day #53 - 9/03/2024

Worked on self defenses throughout. Fast slow, repeatedly. Stretched also at intervals. Need to relax more. Ran 2 gentle miles.

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Day #52 - 9/02/2024

Took some time out to acquire a fruit tree. The break was great. Things are coming together fast.

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Day #51 - 9/01/2024

Stretched mostly all day today and worked on paper. Ran 2 gentle miles.

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Sparring

I was able to go to Belmont for sparring tonight. I got there early so I was able to watch Master teach white belt/younger kids sparring before the advanced one. Class was tough, I got tired at warm-ups. Compare to other cycles, this is the most I’ve been to other dojangs. It’s been really nice to experience to watch other Instructors teaching class.

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ugh another wasted day

Still with the contractors at our house!!! With the people here everyday I can't get anything done. I'm going to do some poomsae and self defense later though. I had intended to jog a few miles today but it go too late and that idea flew right out of the window. 

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9/4/24

Today I woke up and went to school.  Nothing exciting happening at school today.  Then I had to go to the doctor today.  After the at I went to work.  I helped with attendance and in between classes I was practicing staff form 3.  That was my day.  

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9/4/2024

Hi King Tiger Family. I hope everyone is doing well. It was a good day. Still have requirements to do but got some done earlier. Work has been pretty good. I am looking forward to Sparring tomorrow. Have a great night. Take care. 

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9/4/24

Today was a good day. I was very tired from it being a late night last night. I spent most the day doing school work. Practice was good, got the chance to motivate one of the younger guys and help him prepare for Saturday's meet. I then went to church, which was also amazing. I am so lucky to get to learn from those older than me and also mentor those younger than me. I then came home and now I am here. 

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Bonus DLC #3

I don't think I ever took a lunch today.  It was so busy that I survived on quick trips to the kitchen to grab snacks.  It happens sometimes and it wasn't even because of the Cycle. Samuel was still home sick today so no Black Belt class for me tonight.  Gabe went by herself instead and brought back some tips about our forms for testing.  While she was gone I practiced all the self-defenses I know and all the non-weapons forms I know.  (I did all my weapons forms yesterday.)  Both of those pretty much filled up all the required time for the day.  I do like this part of the cycle where I can cover everything I know without "going over".  There's no harm in doing extra but sometimes you only have enough time for the required requirements.

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9/4

Boring day at school today, I got assignment to complete and hours to sleep. I plan finishing everything up tomorrow so I won't have to worry about the weekend.

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9/4/24

I woke up today got on the bus and when school was over I came home and hugged my baby dog Smokey.  Then I went to baseball practice. I got home and set my fantasy team. And that was my day. 

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School day

Today was a normal day at school.  I had a math test and a history quiz.  I think I did pretty good on each.  After school, my mom went to curriculum night and I had lacrosse practice and did my requirements.  When I came home my dad got pizza and then read and went to bed.  Good night. 

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9/4/2024

I woke up early to finish homework then I went to school then I helped my friend to get ready for testing then heaped with line drills then I ate dinner then played with my dad. Good night everyone 😴🌙  

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9/4

Helped out with the 5:00 wang-ho class, we practiced self defense and I worked with some blue belts on old red belt self defense. Once that class was over, I worked with my mentor on some bocho requirements in-between blackbelt class. During black belt class we worked on some self-defense with a little bit of form work sprinkled in. When I got home I finished up some school work and cleaning my room, and completed some German lessons before bed.

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41st Journal Entry

Today i woke up and had some coffee. I went to school and played more volleyball at school during P.E. today. When i went to after school i did that class then helped out with the senior tiger class after that, I got my leadership credit. Then i worked on my spin falls and jump rolls, and got a mentor session in. After that i came home and did some burpees. Okay i'm done now.

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9/4

Today I woke up and did my requirements for taekwondo. Then I went on a run and then did my chores and did my school. I read the giver and then did math and did more school. Then I finished all of my school which was hard but fun! Then I played with my dog. Then i did some crafts with my sister. Then I watched a movie. Then I went to taekwondo and now I’m done for the day.

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Wednesday-8/4/24

Today, I woke up and took a shower and got ready for school pictures. Then I went to school and played wall ball and got lots of work. Then I went to TKD for work and then went home and had dinner. Goodnight everyone.

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