Fall 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!

Black Belt Cycle Day 54

Today I woke up in the morning early and headed to school. On the way I studied a bit for my science test. I was pretty nervous but I ended up getting a 100 on the test which I was overjoyed with. After school I came home and ate a snack. After my friend and I finished up some schoolwork we had and just talked. After that I did some requirements and ate dinner. I ate a light dinner and then I chilled a bit. Then I went to sleep.

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Journal #49

Today was pretty boring again, my most exciting class was AP Bio, and we put water on pennies. Even though it was boring, I still got my stuff done on time. At tkd today, I was able to finally work on my creative form for real, instead of just going over it in my head. Me and Jack have some sick stuff planned, but I'll keep the element of surprise. I got home and had dinner, and I'm now going to bed, so goodnight!

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9 / 9 / 26

I am so tired today, probably from a lack of sleep. School was good today, my school days are all starting to blend together because it seems like it is the same thing every day. After school, I came home and worked on my requirements. Later in the evening, I went to King Tiger for leadership and to practice kicks. I find it a lot easier to work on kicks with a mat rather than at home. When I cam home from King Tiger, I ate dinner and I am planning to go to bead really soon.

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9/9

Today we were put on the spot to do poomsaes in front of the entire class. at first i was stressing because i didnt know it. then i thought about it and realized i did know it. so maybe you should overthink sometimes.

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Entry 22

Today was a pretty normal day. I was kinda tired though. In career exploration today we had to blow up soccer balls for coach, so that was kinda fun. At pickup, we were looking for my dads truck but my grandpa came to pick us up so that was surprising. We went to my great grandparents for a little while so I worked on my requirements and waited for my mom to pick us up. Now we are home. Im about to shower & get ready for bed. 

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A Big Thank You

Mr. Antoine Love (Community Service Co-Chair, Beta Nu Lambda Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.) wanted me to pass this message along to the King Tiger Volunteers who helped out with the Stolen Lunches program at the McCrory YMCA on September 5th: "Daemon, share with all the young volunteers that were engaged on Saturday.  They contributed to serve and were extremely appreciated.  While we gather official letters of gratitude for Give Blessing Bags Day, I had to personally reach out to those few people that directly made a huge impact in my line of sight and by my side.The day was full, the energy was high, and it was hot!  It was so much more than we expected, but we ultimately accomplished our goal-showing up and pouring into the community.  Though there were some structural challenges, thank you for WANTING to be a part of this celebration and lending a hand...

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Day 52 (9/9/26

Today I went to school early and talked to my friends at breakfast before class started. At 1st block, I made a new friend and talked to one of my friends I made earlier a little more. After that, I went to 2nd block and I finished all of my work the earliest so I just played games on my computer and talked to people. After the bell rang I asked this girl I’ve been talking to for her number and she gave it to me. After 2nd block I went to 3rd.block which is pretty boring except the people in it. I finished my work before Lunch and then at lunch I just walked around by myself making friends.After 3rd block I was trying to finish up work in English.

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9/8/26 #30

Today was pretty good but I am so stressed for tomorrow because I have a mouthpiece test for band and got to practice barely. Anhways I came home and chilled out after getting Subway for dinner, I then went to taekwondo and did the lapale grab #4 of hopkedo. I then came home, took a shower, and played on my phone some. I hope everyone had an amazing day!

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8/8

hi guys. currently doing my physics homework rn. i just finished calc and im super tired. im excited to go to taekwondo tmw i was sad having a break from labor day.

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Locking In

Today went well overall, but I was exhausted when I woke up after sleeping terribly last night. It was close to 3:00 AM before I finally fell asleep—I happened to check the clock right before drifting off. ​I headed to 9Round for a workout, but it felt rough, and my tracked numbers definitely reflected it. It's so weird how my soreness has returned lately. I wasn't expecting it to come back like this, but some days are definitely worse than others. After that, I fueled up all the vehicles before picking up the kiddos. ​As soon as I got back to King Tiger, I jumped right into helping with classes. I really enjoy doing it, and it's great preparation for the future. I took the 5:15 PM class and got to work on all the black belt self-defenses, which is what I struggle with the most. Right afterward, I stayed to...

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9/8

Pretty normal day. had school then marching band practice and I came later than usual home so I had to rush to get ready for tkd. We worked on breakdown in Marching band today. In Tkd I got leadership and mentor session. Then I came home and ate dinner and chilled. nothing much today. that's it goodnight!

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8 Today I was hard to go to school because I was still sick. I felt dread l... it was so hard to go to school. I don't know why im getting sick so fast and in the beginning of the year. I left school early because my sickness was getting worse and worse. After doing my tkd requirements l, I took a long 5 ish hour nap. I felt less sick so I did my homework and tried to catch up with school work.

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Entry 21

Pretty boring day at school today. After school, I worked on a few requirements, then went to black belt class, then home to finish requirements. Now im laying down with my dog, playing a video game before bed. Good night.

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9/8/26

I'm going to keep this short because I have to go to bed but today I was pretty busy in school. I had a Spanish test and I am still behind on some work for my Earth and Enviornmental class. It's online and self paced, but I can't move on at certain parts because I have to wait for the teacher to grade certain assignments. It's very frustrating. Anyways I got all my requirements done, and just did homework the rest of the day. 

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9/8/26

Today I went to school. It was fun there, nothing much. Then I came back home, to find an electric scooter there! I was very happy, because I had been anticipating it. Then I had a class. Then after that, I had swimming class. Then I came back home to a great weather, so I called my friend and we went running. This time uphill, and hadn't I, the uphill would be unbearable for until I try. Then I played soccer a bit. Then I tried teaching my non - Tae Kwon Do friends some things, and they tried it funnily enough. Then I went home and had dinner.

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9-8

Long day but a good one. Started with a workout at 9Round and then training with Grandmaster Evins and company. Completed an essay and then completes something that I have been working on at KT. Mentee session and good classes today. And wrapped my evening up in one of the best ways, laughing with Baby Olive. Back at it all tomorrow. Have a wonderful Wednesday!

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9 / 8 / 26

Today I had a good day but I am definitely tired. School was pretty good today, I was not overly busy so that contributes to having good day. After school I went to King Tiger and was able to get some leadership and a mentee session. I'm now done with mentee sessions but my mentee's are not done with mentor sessions so we will continue to meet. On my previous cycle in January cycle, I used to wake up early and run before school started and I don't know how I managed to do that. I guess now I find it easier to run in the evenings; speaking of which, the weather was really nice out tonight when compared to what it has been for running. I'm going to bed now so I can be well rested and ready to have another good day tomorrow. I hope everyone does the same!

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9/8

Today I just had a kind of chill day in school and taekwondo and now after I’ve done all my stuff I’m getting to bed

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Sep 8

Honestly not doing the best. I’m overworking myself but I really don’t know how not to. With my schedule and all, covering everything is cutting into sleep. Which isn’t good.  And my ankle still isn’t healed, but I’m getting to the point where I can’t not practice everything. Especially kicks. If I don’t practice, I won’t be ready to test. If I don’t heal, I won’t be healed for the test. I’m wrestling with myself cause I really don’t know what would be best. Normally I would result to pushing myself harder, but that won’t help me here. 

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09/08/2026

today I helped assist junior tiger class, helped lead warmups, got a mentee session done, and also got a mentor session done, getting me four credits in total.

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Black Belt Cycle Day 53

Today I woke up around 6:30 in the morning and got ready. I just chilled until school started and went to school. I didn't do much in school but I saw that I had a science test tomorrow. Once I got home I ate some chips and headed over to King Tiger and attended the family class. I officially started the white belt challenge so after class. I got home and went over my science notes for an hour. After that I ate dinner and went back in my room to study more. I hopped on a call with my friend and we quizzed each other. After we just talked and I managed to finish up my essay for the Community Service.

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9/8/26

Hello everyone, today was a good day for me, I think I did pretty good on my APWH test today, I had to write an essay in under 25 minutes comparing Christianity and Buddhism, it was actually easier than I thought. Then after school, I waited at car line with my friend and we made AI make us things, it was really funny. After school, I had all my work done, so I watched my show, it is getting really good. It was bright outside when I started watching, then I lost track of time and it was dark, so keep an eye on the clock. Then I ate dinner, now I'm going to bed, see you all later.

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About my day

    Today was a sad day, One of my good friends, Keaton, randomly befriended me for no reason. It is going to be difficu;t without him but I have other good friends. As my mom said, "It was his loss, not yours." I am excited for the Apple event tomorrow though, goodnight.

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9/5-9/8

Journaling the past weekend I had. Saturday had to wake up bright and early to go to a event to give out food and school supplies For about three or four hours after that I spent an hour learning all my pomsae and self-defense to make sure they were all perfect and correct. Sunday I took a little break for that day. All I did was my daily runs and exercise. Monday is where I have the whole day off so I was filling out My Journal so it look up-to-date for everything then this Tuesday I want to class and help out.

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9/8 #49

Today was a normal day of school. But I did have my interest meeting for Beta, which turned out to be amazing. Other than that, it was boring. When I got home, I went on a mile walk because I didn't have much time before I had to go to TKD. Today was black belt class, so we went over a lot of self- and poom sae's. I did get a mentor and a mentee session today. When I got home from that, I finished up my requirements and did some homework, and now I'm about to go to bed. I hope everyone had an amazing day. Goodnight!

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Journal #48

Today was kind of boring at school. I didn't get much work to do, but that's fine. Taekwondo on the other hand, was a lot more interesting for me. I was able to get a free standing handstand push-up, I can consistently get a one hand cartwheel, and I almost got a 540 kick. I know I don't need to do it, but it looks super fun to do. I worked on some Anyo Isa, Bolo, and double stick form. I was able to get about 17 pull-ups, so I need to amp it up a little more with my pull-ups if I want to do better than my pre-test. I'm really tired, so I'm going to bed, goodnight!

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Refreshed

The long weekend definitely helped me catch up on sleep, homework, requirements, and relaxtion time. Yesterday was good, nothing special. Today I woke up ready for school, my teachers thankfully went easy on us today since we have MAPs testing tomorrow. I didn't have much homework, so I came home and had a peaceful evening with my family. I'm so excited that tomorrow we will already be halfway through the week! I hope everyone is doing well, recovering from injuries and sicknesses, keep pushing through! ~ Peyton

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9/8

Today I woke up a little late but had enough time to get my physical requierments. At school i finished my math unit test. Once I got home I layed down then came to taekwondo where I helped in class. Afterwards I went outside to play with my friends and didn't come home till 8:10. Once home I ate dinner then wrote this journal.

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9/8

Today was again a normal day. I helped out for class assistance. I also found out i can sit in the splits for a while.

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9/8/26

Today I woke up and ate breakfast.Then went to school. Then got ready for my soccer game. Then won the game 9-0 which was a great game for our team. Then went home and ate and about to go to sleep. Thats my day.

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Sep 8

I woke up today from a nice long weekend. I got some cereal and  got to school I then did my classes and got home to do my leader ship and class assists. After that I ate dinner did my homework and chilled out for a bit.

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Day 51 (9/8/26)

Today I woke up at 4 and ran my miles as usual before school. After my shower, I spent a lot of time washing my face and preparing for school. School was enjoyable and really productive today but also boring during the day, it’s weird. Today we got a lot of homework we have to finish by Friday and I don’t think that’s even possible 🫩. After school I started working on it as much I could because truth be told I didn’t get a lot done in class. I came to Tae Kwon Do and helped with 2 classes and took one where we did every color belt self defense. I just came home and I’m tired but I still gotta study though.

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9-8

Woke up ate breakfast and went to school. School was horrible. There is a teacher not even my teacher who seems out to get me this year. She’s always yelling at me. She is so cranky. I went to King Tiger after school and did a mentee session and helped with a class. After that I worked on my requirements at King Tiger and at home. Then I did homework. I am tired. 

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08-07

hello everyone, today was the last day of the long weekend and i’m really not looking forward to going back to school tommorrow. i finally went to the theater and watched spiderman: brand new day today and it was pretty good. in my opinion marvel can never really go wrong they could release the worst movie ever and i’d still eat it up. after that i went to my friends house to plan stuff for our club this year. after that we both went to the gym together and i did some requirements. i came home and did my homework and lowkey crashed out because my solid modeling teacher made our homework due at 11 instead of midnight like usual so i submitted it late but hopefully he will accept it.

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9/7

hello, im very tired, very stressed, very nauseous, and im gonna lose it. if one more person asks me about my plans for college and how everything is going im going to start crashing out. senior year is genuinely junior year x2 until u get admitted. i have tooooooo much going on and im irritated. i think im going mentally insane. goodnight

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9/7

Today we came back from Myrtle Beach. It was a really chill trip didn't really do much. Slept in and started packing and stuff to leave. We had a plan to go to an Italian restaurant that said it was open but when we got there it was closed cuz of Labor Day prob. But we ended up getting some mediterranean food that was still pretty good. After that it was a looongg drive home and only emphasizing the long because it was so uncomfortable like I had no space in the car cuz there was 5 of us and it was just stuffed. When we got home we went to Sam's Club to get some groceries for my sisters college apartment and some stuff for the house. Bought this new snack ive been wanting to try out too. Had dinner , did some homework and practiced piano. Not really any...

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9 / 7 / 26

Happy Labor Day! I'm thankful for Labor Day since most everybody did not have to go to school or work. I feel like on school days, my evenings are almost nonexistent because of all the schoolwork and training. I had plenty of time to do all of my requirements today and I also worked on my creative form. Another bonus to having a long weekend is having a short week so I am looking forward to that as well. I hope everybody had a great Labor Day.

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9-7

Started the day with a 9Round workout, some of which I definitely had to take breathing breaks but still pretty happy with. Then met Joel for some grocery shopping during which Master Marcus called me and asked where I was. He was at my house, turns out that my home is a perfect halfway point for the 10k he ran today😂 Bummer to miss the visit and see Olive out getting her exercise. Beautiful day for it. I went back out later after lunch and got some miles in myself. The bronchitis seems better but I am still having a good bit of coughing. Still, I felt good afterwards and came home to get some more work done. Hope you all had a great weekend!

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Labor Day

I woke up and thought I had school but then I realized that it was 9:00 and I realized the day was off. I then chilled out and watched some stuff for an hour ate breakfast and did my workouts. I then ate lunch and did my homework until dinner then  went to the pool and later fell asleep.

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Entry 20

I woke up and forgot that it was a holiday, so I woke up my parents thinking they overslept and were late for work. So, after I woke everyone up, I laid back down and tried to go back to sleep, but couldn't. After my failed attempt to sleep, I got on the pc and played some video games. After that, it was a pretty normal day. Did my requirements, played more video games, hung out with my parents. Just got out of the shower, now I'm going to bed. Good night.

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9/7

Today I woke up late and ran 2 miles. Then I went home and played with my sister. After we went shopping as a family and got new clothes. Then I went out side to play with my friends. Once I came home I ate dinner and wrote this journal.

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9/7/26

Today  I woke up and ate breakfast. Then went to pack up before leaving Tennessee. Then went to the arcade. Then ate lunch. Then went home and relaxed a little. Then went to practice my forms.

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09/07/2026

Today I did makeup work for my black belt cycle, and it was defineitly  a difficult experience. I had to spend so much time on the physical requirements, that I couldn't even start on the poemsaes and self defense.

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Black Belt Cycle Day 52

Today I woke up at around 8:30 in the morning. I finally felt relief from my fever from yesterday, guess the medicine worked. My mom told me to rest the whole day since I still had a little bit of a fever so I did. In the morning I had a cookie for breakfast and started texting with my friends since I got my first apple watch 2 days ago. I got all my friends numbers which was pretty fun to finally be able to talk. For lunch I had some noodles which I haven't had in a while. After I ate dinner pretty early before going to my robotics class which was 2 hours long, our first tournament is going to be in a month so I have to prepare for that. After coming back home from class I called my friend and we played together before going to sleep....

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9/7/26

Today I woke up and just chilled with my parents. Then I went to Frankie's with my friends. We did bowling, then we played laser tag. It was really fun. Then we went out and ate pizza. It also was really good. Then I went to my friends house and we played a video game together, which was really fun cause we just pushed each other. Then I went home. Then I mentored my friend.

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9/7/26

Hello everyone, today was a good day for me because I had a nice and relaxing time. First I woke up and went for a 2 mile walk, that was nice. Then after that I relaxed for a while at home, I finished my exercises and ate some lunch. Today wasn't very active, but it was a good labor day. I hope you all had great days as well, see you later.

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7 Today was so hard. My throat felt like it was burning. I g ot sick again. My cousin left my home today. I was sad. My tkd requirments while sick were the worst part of the entire thing. Overall it was a 2/10 day  

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Journal #47

I went on a three mile walk today down a road that was outside of my neighborhood, and I haven't been down it before, so I wanted to see where it went. Turns out it just led into another neighborhood. I finished my exercises and was able to finish season three of Jujutsu Kaisen, and it was really good. I also finished watching Loki last night, and it was also super good. I helped replace my grandmas air filters at her house, and that was a quick trip, and I was glad to see her again. I have to go to bed earlier tonight because I have to wake up early for seminary, so goodnight!

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9/7 #48

Today was a pretty normal day. I woke up and went for a walk, but I need to start running again because I really wanna improve my time on the exam. When I got home, I did my requirements, and then I had to work on my presentation for my Beta interest meeting tomorrow. Other than that, I just watched a show and played a game with my brother. I hope everyone had an amazing day. Goodnight!

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Labor Day

​Today was a solid day overall. I kicked things off with a great workout at 9Round, then headed home to take care of a few task around the house. I also finished writing my essay for the community service event. Other than that, it was a pretty low-key, relaxing day. The weather outside was incredible—hopefully, it stays like this for the rest of the week!

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Labor Day Practice

I was able to enjoy Labor Day in Weddington at my old Karate instructor's house.  He invited my wife and I over for a cookout, so we went down there.  Of course, we had to get some training in before we ate, so we went upstairs to the small dojo he had built when he had his house built in 2015.  We concentrated strictly on the basics (kicks, blocks and punches).  I don't see him as much as I used to, but we still like to keep in touch.   

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9/7/26 #29

Today I woke up and went to do some yoga at the gym which was okay but she wasnt the same teacher I know and are friends with. Later we went to starbucks and got some food and drinks, I then went home and took a nap for a few hours. I then went to clean the car out and went to meet up with a friend for a few hours, we went swimming, we ate, and we met with her best friend. I then came home and they chilled at my place a little before leaving, I just did half of an essay and now chilling. I hope everyone had a wonderful day!

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About my day

    Today was nice. I woke up and complete most of my exercise. My grandma came over and we ate a nice lunch after that. I did 2 miles went to the pool and did another 2 miles after that. That brings us here. I'm all caught up. Good night.

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9-7

Woke up and walked a mile with my Dad. Then we went to breakfast and to work since I had no school. I worked on requirements throughout the day. He taught me how to change a tire for my new skill. Back to school tomorrow yuck.

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9/7/26

I forgot to journal yesterday i think but not much happened yesterday. I spent the whole day catching up on homework, same with today. I thought I would get more time to practice taekwondo, but I only had the regular amount of time. Anyway I still have more homework, but if I finish it hopefully I can play volleyball later.

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Sunday FUNDAY

​Today was a good day. I woke up and watched the church service online. It wasn’t my favorite sermon, but it was still good—I like to change it up from time to time. Right after that, I knocked out a few of my black belt requirements.​I squeezed in a bit of gaming before diving into chores around the house. I set up our new internet and migrated all the devices over. It’s an easy process, just time-consuming. I also did some deep cleaning on the carpets, which was long overdue—they honestly needed it a year ago! Clean carpets make such a huge difference in both the smell and the overall feel of the house; I'm super satisfied with how they turned out.​Tonight, Lauren, myself, Christian, and Momma went out to dinner and then hit up Spare Time for an overall amazing evening.​Now, I just need to finish a few more requirements...

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9/6

I am at myrtle beach right now for the Labor Day weekend. I was still able to get a couple of requirements in though so that's good. my school weeks with marching band are already stressful enough, I don't need extra requirements worrying me even more. Also need all the time I can get to go to class and get those mentor and mentee sessions. Anyways today I woke up around 8:30 ish and did a couple of requirements. We are staying in this small but cute air bnb. Yesterday right after the community service, We starting driving straight from there after my parents picked me up. We are leaving tomorrow but today was pretty chill overall. After I had breakfast I was chilling a little and then me and my sister changed and went to the beach. It was fun because the water was like perfect and the waves weren't...

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8-06

today i woke up early and do my requirements because i had to go meet my friends for lunch since it was one of my friend’s birthday today. we went to brixx and it was pretty good. after i came home and finished my community service essay heic was my last essay i had to get done.

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Sep 6

The nerves are very much here lol. I’m trying my best not to test worry because that’s dumb to do, but still. Three weeks of practice is probably more than it feels like. I’m gonna try to catch up on some things tomorrow, since I have the whole day. Requirements and just practice. And all academic stuff done by the weekend. Arggg. If I stress now I will stress for three more weeks. That’s a lot. I gotta not do that. 

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09/06/2026

Today I had to catch up on my missing cycle requirements for week 6. I did all the physical requirements except for rolls and falls, and I finished the kicking category, which leaves self defense and poemsaes for tommorow.

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Journal #46

Today, I woke up and was almost late for a church meeting that I had at 9:30. Today was the most I've slept in for a long time, even throughout summer, I woke up before 8:00 consistently, but today, I woke up at 9:10. I received news this morning, that the man I've been visiting from my church passed away today. It was very saddening, even though we knew it would happen soon, but even though he is no longer with us, he just made Heaven even brighter than it was before. I am so grateful for his example that he set for me and all of the men that he influence. If you pray, please ask for blessings on his wife, it would really help to comfort her. I hope that all of you can feel joy in your lives, and as you grow you can continue to feel joy,...

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9/6/26

Today was quite boring. First I woke up early to do something, but I did not do much. I just chilled. Then I ate breakfast, then took a nap. Then we went out for shopping, but I slept in the car too. Then we went and had dinner, then came back home very tired and sleepy.

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Entry 19

Me & my grandpa made fudge today. It was really good. After that, we went to my great grandparents house and had a little family cookout & got to swim for a while. After the cookout, we went back to my grandpa's house and I got my requirements done. Then my parents came and picked me up to go back home. Now im at my house getting ready for bed. Just won a game of fortnite so that was good timing. Good night. 

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9/6

hi guys, today i went to my friends bday dinner at olive garden and it was really fun. fun fact: my fav food in the wholeeeeee world is cheese ravioli just letting yall know. came home and finished all my work for physics im so ready to sleep

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6 Today was an ok day. I forgot to do my Journaling yesterday so... Today I had lots of fun because I wne to my cousins house and I did my tkd requirements with them. Other than thag we just played video games and played basketball. We had so much fun we didn't want to leave so we convinced our parents for them to come to our house and have a sleepover l. Over a 9/10 day  

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9/6 #47

Today a pretty normal Sunday for me. I woke up and went for a walk, then went to church. When I came home from church, I did my requirements and decided to take a rest day. So, for the rest of the day, I played games with my friends and watched a show. Overall, a pretty boring day. I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend and has a safe Labor Day. Goodnight!

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Good Sunday!

Happy Sunday! Woke up for run this morning but for some reason just wasn't feeling it so I ran a little slow. Met Ms. Jen at 9a.m. and got lots of work on weapons done before poomsae class. Lots of kicking drills that were very hard but super helpful and ended with work on Sam, Sa, and Oh Chang. Afterwards, I stayed for a mentor session with Master Natasya. We reviewed White-Blue belt self-defenses in depth and she taught me some really great ways to explain them to kids. I came home and got to work on my requirements, trying to get ahead as much as I can before the week starts. One of my mom's previous students came over with his wife and had dinner with us. They ended up staying until just after 10p.m. and I know my parents really enjoyed that. I'm off to bed now! Have a...

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9/6/26

Hey everyone, its pretty late so this is gonna be a quick journal. Today was good, slept in, got ready for the day, and went to church. Then after church I didn't really do anything at home since this was my only rest day of the entire week and I wanted to enjoy it, I watched a movie as well. I hope you all had a great day as well, see you all later.

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9 / 6 / 26

Today was a pretty good day. I woke up and did my requirements as a usually do on Sundays. I was planning on going on a run this evening but for some reason my knee was really hurting me. I don't recall anything that would have stressed it out so hopefully it will be better tomorrow. My parents arrived home from a wedding this afternoon so it was nice to see them again. We went out to Waffle House for dinner which hits the spot 100% of the time. The rest of the evening I tried to let my knee recover as much as possible so I can hopefully go on a run tomorrow.

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9/6

Today was a long day I woke up did my morning routine and ran an extra mile. After that I helped clean up around the house. Then I went to help set up my friends baby brother. Then I attended the party and stayed there until 10:00.Finally I got comfertable and wrote this journal.

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Black Belt Cycle Day 51

Today I woke up pretty late around 9 in the morning. Yesterday I went to my friends birthday party and then to his house after and we played so much my legs gave out. So today I couldn't really do anything, also my allergies were acting up so I didn't feel good at all not allowing me to do my requirements for the day. From 3 to 9 my family and I went to a temple but I pretty much rested the whole time, took lots of medicine and I'm feeling better. Hopefully I'll be fully recovered tomorrow. Good Night!

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9/6

Today was a normal day. Since there was a festival at church, i was there for 5 HOURS. But my friends were there too so it wasnt boring. did my requirements when i got back home. then i went to dance class. also its like really really hot.

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9/6/26 #28?

Today I woke up really late and got to make a mini pancake cearl thing I saw online weeks ago during my bread diet. It was so good but soon after I had to leave for the gym and got 4 miles today by acciedent, I then did my other workouts and finished them pretty fast and came home to start putting up halloween decorations by dressing up the skeletons which was so fun. I then started to finish an essay before working on more halloween decorations, So I worked on them so more. Soon after I chilled for a bit then finished the essays and now just chilling. I hope everyone had a happy day!

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#44

Had a good practice this afternoon, then a good workout at the Harrisburg YMCA.  I also wanted to give a big thank-you to Senior Instructor Jahkye Watson for helping me make a video for Stick #1 this past week.  It's a big help for me when I can watch an instructional video and I've been using it a lot today.  

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9-6

Woke up ate breakfast and went to church. Church was good. After church I went home and ate lunch and did requirements. I got 2 essays done today. Then I spent the rest of the day chillin. 

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sep 6

I woke up to realize its basically a saturday because its a three day weekend. I then had some oatmeal for breakfast and started working some more on my homework. Today I am going to see coyote vs acme after i finish the rest of my work and Im really exited that there is an extra day to the weekend.

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Hartle - 9/6/26

Knee actually seems to be recovering. I can now stand and walk pain free. Tried to run on Friday and knee would not allow it. Going to need more time without running. Will hit eliptical this morning. Worked on front stance to back leg side kick transition in Chong Kwon. Having alot of difficulty with this.

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8-05

today we had the community service project which was pretty cool to see so many people there to help out member of our community. after that i went to my friend bday party and came home and did some homework.    

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9 / 5 / 26

Today was a really good day. I woke up and went to class because I had already completed the community service on my previous cycle earlier this year. After class, I came home and knocked out my requirements so I would not have to worry about them for the rest of the day. I feel like I procrastinate more when I hesitate to do my requirements rather than just doing them as soon as I get the chance. This afternoon, I decided to repair one of my old RC cars. I had to fix a couple things that had to do with the suspension and then soon enough I had a fully functioning RC car. I haven't messed around with an RC car in years so it was a lot of fun to take it for a spin. This evening, I just hung out at home because I am super exhausted from...

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Journal #45

Today was a good day. We went and did the service activity, which was really nice, because we were able to pack supply bags for a whole ton of homeless people. It took a bit, but we got it done. After that, I went on a run, but it was really hard, because my calves and my knee were acting up, so I took it slow. I hung out with my friends, and we played games and ate snacks and it was the most fun I've had all week. I'm so grateful to them and how they were able to come over and spend a crap ton of time at my house playing games with me. Goodnight, and sleep well, cause tomorrow is Sunday!

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9/5/26

Hey everyone, today was a good day for me because I was able to get some service hours in and play with friends. So, first I woke up and ran 2 miles, then after that I went to the service YMCA event and hung out there for a while. After that I went home and started working on a paper I needed to write, after that some friends came over and we played DND which was fun, we also played Super Smash Bros, and Magic the Gathering which were awesome, I hope you guys had a great day as well, and I'll see you all later.

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9/5

hellooooo, i had so much fun at the community service today. the heat was so horrible but it was a fun time. i've gotten really close with the kids in our school i love our group so much. gonna go to sleep now im exhaustedddd and my stomach is killing me lol.  

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McCrorey YMCA Day Charlotte

Woke up early to attend the community service event at the McCrorey YMCA—and what an incredible event it was! There was an overwhelming turnout of volunteers, tons of donations, and so many blessings all in one place. Charlotte’s mayor even officially proclaimed today as McCrorey YMCA Day! ​Despite the heat, it was worth every second: our goal was to pack 6,000 care bags for the homeless, and we blew past it to exceed 7,000. ​Afterward, I headed home to knock out some requirements before going over to my in-laws' house. We grabbed half-off sushi together as a family, then headed back to help them set up a new TV and hang out. After hot dogs for dinner, we returned home later in the evening to unwind with a bit of football before bed. ​Hope everyone is having a great extended weekend so far!

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9/5/26

Today I woke up early, then I went to participate in the community service at the YMCA. We stood in the sun while waiting, but we also socialized in did some sinwalis. Then we went to bag the foods, so that was nice. Then I went and put the foods in other peoples bags, then I went home. I was overheated after being in the sun for so long, so I chilled at home. Then I went to hospital for my mom, and we were there for 5 hours! So I did some requirements in there. Then I got home.

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9/5

We had out service project today!!! It was super hot and we barely had anything to do but it was really cool seeing all this people get together for a good cause. Plus, I'm halfway done with my essays so yay.

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9/5 #46

Toda was the community service project. I had to wake up a little early today so I could get to the YMCA on time, but it was really worth it because I not only had a great time; I also got to help the needy around Charlotte. When I got home, I did my requirements. I decided not to walk today because I wanted to give my knee a rest day, but the rest of it went great. After that, I wrote my essay on the community service, and I only have like 2 left to write. Anyway, I hope everyone had an amazing Saturday, and I'm sad to say it's the last one I will be journaling for this cycle. Goodnight!

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Happy Saturday!

I woke up at 6a.m. for a 3 mile run which felt good. Small BBC because most people were at the community service event, lots of weapons forms and kicking today. After work, I came home for lunch and requirements. Around 2:30p.m. my mom and I went dress shopping for homecoming and got a few other errands done while we were out. We met my dad at Jason's Deli for dinner and then came home to relax for the rest of the night! Glad to hear the community service went well even though it was hot! We are 3 weeks out from the physical test, written test, and day that essays are due; make sure you are on track and keeping up with all of that! Keep up the great work everyone! ~ Peyton

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9/5/26

Today was the community service project. It was so hot out and there were so many people there. I wasn't able to find too much to do, but thats kind of what happens when so many people turn up at a volunteering event. In total everyone packed over 6000 bags though, so that was really cool. The rest of my day was normal I also ran a 5k today.

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9/5

Today, all of the black belts went to the YMCA for our community service project, where we packed bags for Stolen Lunches. It was really hot, but the event was still a lot of fun. I enjoyed spending the time together and was happy to be part of something that helps the community.

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9/5

Today i woke up early and went to the parking lot at 8:00.We went to the stolen lunches fundraiser and helped out as volunteers. after I came home I slept then went to a friends house for a ceramony once I came back. I wrote this journal. 

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Sep 5

Today was community service. Not going to write a whole lot cause I’m about to put that in the essay lol. But honestly it was better than I expected. Physically it was pretty terrible. So so so hot out. 3 hours, barely any shade. But mentally it was nice. The group I hung out with made it worth it, it was nice to see them. But, although I felt mostly fine that morning, I felt sick again when I got home. I’m rly getting hit over the head with the whole take it easy thing this week. Which I’m horrible at. Do I know I need rest? Yes. Am I still meeting people to train at a park tomorrow morning? Yes I am. I need the social interaction and practice lol. That’s all goodnight.

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Community service project

I woke up around 7 o’clock to get ready for my community service Event. I then got there set up the stage with balloons and stuff with other people that were doing it too and heard the speech on what they were doing. And then packed some bags for a couple hours got home and ate some lunch. I then did some of my homework finished my requirements and ate dinner.

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Entry 18

Today started with going to the community service event with my sister. The heat index was over 100° so it was miserably hot out. There was barely any shade either. But at least it was for a good cause and we were able to help people in need. After the event, we went home to rest and nap a little. That sun wore us out. After my nap, I went to my great grandparents and did requirements then went swimming. We're back at my grandpa's for the night, and now getting ready for bed. Its been a long day. 

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9-5

Woke up ate breakfast and then went to King Tiger. I rode with Master Marcus to the community service project. It was hard work but was super fun. I got home and worked on requirements and went to the pool for a little bit. I went to dinner with my parents and then watched a movie when I got home. Going to sleep good tonight. 

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09/05/2026

Today was the volunteering event at the Mccrory Family YMCA. It was Master Foster, Mister woods, me, and six others who went to the event. We mostly helped st up balloons, deliver drop-offs of the donations for the event from the driveway to the packing tent. Overall it was a nice experience, despite the hot weather.

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Community Service Project

Today, the Black Belt candidates got a chance to complete our Community Service Project requirement.  I'm not sure how many of us showed up (aside from Harrisburg, I did see people I knew from North Charlotte and Huntersville), but we did accomplish our goal of filling 6,000 bags of toiletries, water, and foodstuff for needy families in the Charlotte area, and we did it in a little over 90 minutes.  In fact, when that was announced, some of the people wanted to shoot for 7,000 bags since we had the space rented for another hour.  It was a great event, and showed that when a group of people, even those from different backgrounds, come together for a common cause, they can accomplish a lot.

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TGIF

​Today was a long, exhausting day, starting at 3:00 AM when one of the dogs got sick. After cleaning that up, I managed to crawl back into bed and catch a little more sleep before waking up for a workout—which turned out to be another great session. ​Work went smoothly; I hung out with a few kids and ate lunch until it was time to run the pickup route. The heat today was brutal. ​In the afternoon, I pushed through black belt class. By the time I got home, I was starving—just like yesterday—so I grabbed dinner right away. I wound down with some football before showering and getting ready for bed. Looking forward to the group community service event tomorrow! 

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4

4 Today was pretty good. School was hard getting caught up on all ap classes. I was looking forward to sparring class. Overall I dint do swell as I thought i would do today in sparring. Overall a 6/10 day  

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9/4 #45

Today, honestly, was not great. I woke up late this morning, so I couldn't go to FCA, and I had 2 tests (which actually went ok, I think). During 6th period, my mom texted me and told me she was coming to get me early because my dog had an emergency surgery today. He's ok, but he's really sore. Other than that, I came home, did my requirements, and went on a walk. Thank you for listening, and I hope you had an amazing week. Goodnight!

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9/4

Day was my brother’s birthday and we went out to eat and I did my requirements. That’s all I did today.

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