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!

Peter's blog

Today I'm going to go watch a movie with brye and some of his cousins. Then after I'm going to go to his house and we'll play basketball and play videos games there. Then when I get home I'll put my little siblings to sleep and that'll be my day.

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Park Perspiration

I was in the mood for some alliteration with the title. It was another productive day at the park going over Stick form 1 & 2, Staff 1 & 2 and Bocho Specials. Bocho Specials was definitely a good refresher for me. Thanks, Master Dege! Sometimes, I can get so caught up in knowing the "new stuff"....still have to remember the "old stuff". Also, Master Scott sent me a video of Master Burkart doing Staff 2. So I am happy having a visual I can refer to instead of memory alone. I will finish up my day with requirements, but I can pace myself. No working tonight. Yippee!

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Church

Today I went to church, and I got talk with some friends, one of which was Zane (idk how to spell it). Anyway, I got him to come and help in our church lesson that we did and I asked him if he wants to serve a mission which is something you doo when you turn 18 in our church. He said that he'd like to, but I told him if he wants to he needs to get more involved with the church. When I got home, we walked around our block and got 2 miles done, now I'm going to play some DnD with my family, and also one of my mom's friends kids, so wish me luck. I'm going to be the DM so I've got to go now, bye!

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Journal - Day 21

Good morning, everyone! Yesterday was a better day. I am feeling much better than I was earlier and finished many requirements and parts of my essays yesterday. I started on my 7-hand techniques of Tae Kwon Do yesterday and also completed a 12-hour period with electronics. Surprisingly, the challenge was not as hard as I thought it would be, and I actually did well. Today, I am planning to finish requirements, and tomorrow I have to get my book from Tae Kwon Do. Have a wonderful day!

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Yard work to the max

Weekend full of yard work. It’s rained so much the weeds took over our front yard beds and that had to be at the expense of my back, weeded. 

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Day #22 - 8/03/2024

Led the black belt class today at North Charlotte KT. We stretched, practiced our forms, kick punch, and self defense combinations.

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8/3/24

Today I went to blackbelt class.  Afterwards I got breakfast. I was really tired and took a little nap.   For lunch I made waffles. Then I had to run and get the last of the things I need for Seabase.  I am leaving Monday morning for camp.  After we got back I went for a walk with my mom.  

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friday

Today I did some requirements then planned my first digital detox. I watched a movie then wrote this now I'm probably asleep.

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Icky fish update

For those of you following along with the icky fish saga, there is definitely improvement in their looks and behavior.  One fish looks almost entirely normal again.  The other fish had little color yesterday and looked like he was wearing those contacts that actors wear to make their eyes look entirely white.  His eyes look back to normal today, so no more zombie fish.  And more importantly, they are both eating again.  Looks like they are going to pull through! We got to go to black belt class today with Master Opie at the helm.  One thing I really like about when he teaches is that we are going to do stretching at some point in the class.  We also usually get to do punching/blocking/kicking drills that are not the usual combos.    After class, PMAA review, and mentoring, we stopped to visit the fish guy since he was out. The...

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8/3/24

Today I woke up and headed to Black Belt Class, where we worked on a lot of Poomsae, which was great. I have a few small changes to make to my Poomsae's (mainly my preps). I then came home and relaxed before going on a run. It wasn't bad, but I probably should not have gone at 13:00, I should have waited until it got cooler. After that I went and to Best Buy and Target with a few friends to grab a few things (I pretty much ran errands with my friends). I then came home, did requirements, played some video games with the same friends, and now I am here. 

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Second Gear

Today we had Black Belt class with Master Opi.  I really enjoy whenever someone else teaches because it feels like you always learn something new and get a different perspective when it happens.  It's like finding a missing piece of the puzzle that was left in the box and now the picture starts to make just a little bit more sense. On the way home from class we saw the fish vendor out by the hardware store in Harrisburg and stopped to see what he had for sale.  We bought a few things for dinner and took them home.  Before long it was time to pick up our eldest from work and then on to lunch.  This dietary challenge is making dining out difficult so we picked up the food and then went home.  After lunch we packed up some stuff for Goodwill and then eventually Habitat for Humanity.  Once we'd...

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Great Saturday

At Saturday black belt class we worked on our jumping turning and sidekicks. The hard part about it is it's much harder to see where your looking compared to just a turning side or hook kick while your jumping up in the air. I also did taebeuk and guemgang, I then went home and rested, later did pull-ups read my book, and played games.

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8/3

Today I woke up and did my requirements for taekwondo. Then I did most of my chores before teakwondo. After bbc I finished my chores and played with my dog. Then I went to the library with my sister. Then I went to the pool and played categories with my friends. After that my sister got back from a dive meet and we then celebrated her birthday! Now I am done for the day. Good night!!!!!

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8/3/24

I took master Opi's black belt class early in the morning today. He spoke and worked on combos, and how to use them practically advancing and retreating. And we went in depth on basic forms and reviewed self defense and forms. After that we worked on some pma stuff before the test Tuesday. Then before I left I went over stick, and staff form 1 with my mentor. And learned more of my special self defense. When I got home I did some physical requirements and practiced kicks.

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Journal

Today we got back from vacation right now the workouts are getting easier but they’re still hard but you have to keep pushing through it to succeed if you don’t succeed try again it’s really fun when you get to win but if you don’t just practice that’s what I’ve been doing with my Black belt cycle even though it’s hard I never gave up that hurt but it was worth it then I have a fun day with all my family Talk tomorrow ✌️ 

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Journal

Today we got back from Hilton head it was really fun there I got stung by jellyfish though. Tomorrow we go to collect a con it’s basically like a place where you buy stuff from games. I also did some requirements planks push-ups set ups pull ups and poomsae  self-defense. For me push-ups are kind of hard For me and planks  are easy. Everything else is kind of mid. See you tomorrow peace out ✌️.

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Journal 22: day 4 of camping

Today is day 4 of camping. We first woke up had some breakfast which was delicious. Then we went to the town found the best candy place I have ever seen. After that we went to a park which was very fun then played in the stream then it started to rain. Then broke a rock and the inside looks so cool then came back to have dinner which was tacos.

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14th Journal Entry

Today i did black belt class. After black belt class i stayed for the white belt class and got a class assistance. my mom said the wrong time so i was waiting for like 30 mins. after class i games and then i went to the gym for requirements. i just got a watch for my miles so i can track that on it. i don't need my pedometer anymore. Okay i'm done now.

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Journal 14 - super Saturday

I hope everyone had a super Saturday and is excited for a special Sunday!!! This morning I was woken up to my Puppy barking at the end of my bed. Apparently he had walked all the way upstairs and into my room just wake me up. I went downstairs and was with my puppy until my brother woke up this morning. I got ready to Go to taekwondo! Today there was no Zoom call and afterwards I helped out with class. I came home. I ate lunch and played games with my Mom and brother. I helped her prepare dinner and we ate as a family. Me and my mom played games afterwards while my brother watched the Olympics. I hope tomorrow is a special Sunday!!! Good night!!!  P.S. Today is National sandcastle day!!! ~Magnolia~

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Progress

Black belt class with Master Chelley and then I help with class. I with some older girls who were white belts. We worked on hwang on poomsaes, and then broke down how to do two hand preps and blocks. When we were doing the poomsae it look like they were mimicking and trying to do it already, so I asked them if anyone explained to them why/how to do it. They did great. Ran a few errands and went back to do demo practiced. I’m getting closer to doing a back walk over. The kick over is stronger, but my legs still anchor me too back. When I can home this afternoon, I went to sleep, I have to back on my night schedule. Now I’m waking up and will continue my day.

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Busy Saturday

Started the day at 3:45am with an Amazon delivery shift that had me stuck in the deep south (Monroe) and I wasn't able to get back in time for the class this am. I completed my requirements early, thouroughly cleaned the garage, did a bunch more Amazon deliveries, and studied for an exam I have to take for my job. It was a productive day.

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New Computer

I had black belt class today.  I also helped with the next class.  When I got done, me and my dad went to go get a computer for school.  I got the same computer my sister got a few years ago.  I also got a mouse.  When I got home we got it all set up.  Tonight we watched alot of Olympics.  Have a great day tomorrow. 

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8/3/2024

Hi King Tiger Family. I hope everyone enjoyed their Saturday. Nate and I went to Latta this afternoon and got some requirements done. It was a great to get most of what I needed done early. I just finished some kicks and now writing this. I am working on one of my essays. It is going pretty well, but I need to keep adjusting it. It is coming. Well, I hope everyone enjoys the rest of today. Take care. 

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Rested Zombie

After working last night, I made my way over to black belt class with the help of a monster drink. It was an intense class led by Master Opey involving extended running around the mat, stretching, punching/kicking combinations forward and backwards, poomsaes and self-defense...sweating galore! Then, those of us taking our PMA test next Tuesday, met with Master Cavazos for more practice. I brought a notebook and jotted some things down. I think I may make this a habit because I am in brain overload especially with everything I need to know during the black belt cycle and I think this will be helpful overall going forward. Phew!!! Lastly, Stick 1 & 2 and Keumgang poomsae with Instructor Gabe. Shower and sleep once I got home.

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8/03

Today I went to black belt class in the morning the helped with the class after that and then I had a mentee session.

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LMP August 3

Storms are closing in....... I got up this morning and prepared for blackbelt class. I had my weapons, my drinks, my license, and my cycle book ready to go.  Off I go, I get to the Dojang,unlock it, put my things in the cubby and ( few select words mumbled)...my Book!?!?  Double checked my truck. No book.  We'll, the fact I mad it to the 4th week before I forgot,  I'll take that as a win.  Master Evins is in vacation so Master Opey instructed class. We did some combination kicking and punching, a few poomsaes,  and  partnered up to practice our self defense.  After class, I have my 4-6 year old class and MJ led our warm-ups. He is also on cycle.  I told MJ that he was welcome to lead warm -ups for tbe next 9 weeks, leadership credit!  I also appreciated his help, some times new faces during...

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8/3 Taekwondo day

Good afternoon, I went to sparing class (got a head shot in), a junior tigers class, a normal class, and then leadership. Master Foster for leadership made us lead a group some of our own warmups. Cant believe we're getting another storm. Got church tomorrow. Have a good day.😃😃😃

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Work

Today was has been and will be pretty good. Today since Master Evins isn't here, we didn't do the Master Evins class which was nice. after I did the Black belt class, I worked up until like 11:30 so it wasn't that bad, the kids in the Little Tigers are a handful though. I have already done my requirements for the day and I'm going to chill until I have something to do. See you guys on Monday! I don't go on Sunday.

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Journal - Day 20

Good morning, everyone! Yesterday was tiring. My body hurts like crazy, so I decided not to take class. Today, when I woke up, it got even worse, so I decided to stay home. I do not want to get behind on my requirements, so I'm taking it slow, one by one, each day. I am planning on doing my essays in the meantime as I recover. Have a wonderful day!

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Day #21 - 8/02/2024

Today I ran another 2 miles in 20mins. Completed requirements later in the day. Practiced the Taekwons and Taeguks, Koryo, Pyungwon, and Taebek. I swapped the burpees with lunges and next time I would rather do half n half.

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What a week

Week three is in the books now.  I thought I was behind on mileage due to all the storms popping up exactly at lunchtime when I was getting ready to go out.  Apparently my estimation was wrong because when I added everything up from the last three weeks, I'm almost exactly on target. I had to spend most of the day in the office today so requirements had to wait until after 5pm.  Then when Gabe got home, I was sent out on a mission to get Ich medicine for the goldfish.  Of course it started raining as soon as I left the pet store.  After dinner we worked on self defenses and forms.  Now it's time for bed and then Black Belt class in the morning.

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So tired…

Today was very tiring. Did two back to back classes black belt the sparring. My back is very angry. Going to try to at least get 5 miles in this weekend to try and catch up. 

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Fitting

I participated in the rolls in falls and during our black belt class, we also did staff form 1&2 and stick form 1&2. I am still good with doing those forms, as If I have photographic memory. When I got home I did my exercises and played games and rested for tomorrow.

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Icky Friday

Did everyone get these lovely storms? I was going to go out and finish up my milage for the week but decided not to with the lovely light show outside.  When. I got home I realized the goldfish looked strange.  Upon closer examination they appear to have ick.  Mark ended up going to the store to get them medicine so they can get un-icky and look normal again.  Tomorrow is Black Belt class followed by PMAA training followed by mentee session. We are supposed to test in PMAA Tuesday, so good luck to my fellow PMAA students.   On a non-icky and definitely cool note, I was at work and saw Master Chelley in the waiting room! She wasn't there to visit me, but it was a very nice and unexpected Friday surprise!

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8/2/2024

Hi King Tiger Family! It is Friday. Good work day and then a great BB class. Working on sticks and staff… alway can use practice on that. Got home from class and did a bunch of requirements. Pretty ready for tomorrow. Looking forward to class in the morning. See you all then. Take care. 

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Returning to normal

Got back from the beach. It was great, I think I sleep for day and a half. I practiced in the morning before we started any activities. I tried running in the beach … hated it. Swimming is so tiring, probably cause I don’t do it often. Wedding ceremony was lovely and I’m so happy for the couple. When we got back in this afternoon I went to sparring and black belt class at Harrisburg, which was a great way to get re-pump for the cycle again. Master Foster teaches a very energetic class. Today was the last day of me wearing my old sparring gear. I have it since I was a blue belt (years, years+). My new set came in the mail so I be ready for next week!

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8/2/24

Today I woke up. I played on my Xbox for a little while.  Then I went to class. In class I remembered all of stick form 3. I was told to work on parts of staff form 2.  During my mentor session we worked on the first part of staff form 2 to make sure my preps. and strikes were good.  I came home and worked on some requirements.  

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black belt class

Today I went to black belt and rolls and falls class. In black belt class we did singuwalli.

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Rest Day

After i got up the only thing i could feel was a sharp pain in my hand every time i moved or breathed the wrong way. When I got ready I put it in a splint and started practicing my forms for PMA, and some TKD forms I was shaky on. After that I went for a long walk with my family, before winding down and doing my German.

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Ben Karki Day 21

Today, I did all of my requirements after eating lunch. Then, I attended my Saturday black belt class and my advanced sparring class. After the classes, I ran for 1 mile. I will try to run for 2 miles next week. I will see you tomorrow.

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8/2/24

Hello there,   Today I did my requirements, went to class and had a mentor session.  I annoyed my dog this evening before the storm.  When the storm came my doggie went crazy and could not find a place to hide in. 

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8/2/24

Today was a fairly unproductive day; I spent most of the day doing nothing. I have been trying to do this more often as I have struggled with resting both my body and mind in the past. I did go to practice this morning and black belt class tonight. I also went out with a few friends to celebrate Matthews 20th Birthday! 

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Journal 14 - fantastic Friday

I hope everyone had a fantastic Friday and is excited for a super Saturday!!! Today I woke up and went downstairs to find my puppy running towards me! He ran all the way up to my feet, so I picked him up and he tried the climb all over me. I then played with him and afterwards ate breakfast after breakfast. My mom told me I Had to go and get my allergy shots so we went there first and then we went to Joannes to buy a bunch of fabrics make bowties and bandannas for dogs. My brother wanted to watch a show together so we got Fred bed and put it where we were watching the show so he could be with us!!! after lunch, I hung out with my brother and Fred while we went through the fabrics! Later, I had to get ready for taekwondo because we had...

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Long but fun day

Today, I had a lot going on. I woke up early to finish up my miles for this week and then I went to see the new twisters movie with my mom. We then went shopping for some back to school clothes. When I got home I played some games and did some requirements. I then went to help out with a little tigers class and then took a rolls and falls class, then black belt class. After that I went out to dinner with some other instructors to celebrate a birthday and now I am here watching a movie with my parents. Have a goodnight everyone!

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8/2

Today I went to camp and then I did rolls and falls class and then black belt class.

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Journal 21: day 3 of camping

Today is day 3 of camping. We did our stuff in the stream and Flynn’s mom came and bought the dogs. After that we went through 2 storms. Then we went tubing and when we were driving there we went through a big storm. While we were tubing Flynn and I ran and fell a lot. I think we ran and fell in the stream more than we floated.

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13th Journal Entry

Today is friday! (yaaaaaaay) I did my requirments fhis morning and did a mentee session because i'm a little behind. i didn't really do much today but tomorrow i'm doing black belt class and i'm going to help with Ms. Lisa's class for a leardship credit. We saw the mad scientist today at camp and he was talking about a whole bunch of force and motion. He broke a egg on the mat. Okay i'm done now

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Lacrosse award

Today I woke up, had a great breakfast and my sitter came over. I went to lacrosse camp -  at the end of lacrosse camp I got an award from the coaches - they all signed a lacrosse ball.  Only 5 people out of over 30 got the award and I was one of them.  At black belt class we did staff and stick and before I knew it we were done.  I got back home, had dinner and played on the ipad.  Have a great night. 

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LMP August 2

So happy it's Friday! Wish I could say I get to relax this weekend but......  Im still working on my pull ups. Haven't managed one yet, but I keep trying.  Burpies and I remain enemies,  getting better at sit ups, and push ups. Jump roping is a pain, I can jump rope eith an extra bounce, but struggling to move the jump rope faster and jump once.  I continue to work on my self defense,  poomsaes, and kicks.  Off to complete my daily things. 

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Friday

My back is a little better today after resting yesterday. Going to try to do black belt class this PM but with possible modifications. 

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8/2

Good afternoon everyone, Hope everyone is have a good day. First I went and did my requirements in the morning, then ate lunch, finished my first essay, and watched Guardians of the Galaxy for its 10th anniversary. Now all i have left is to go to Taekwondo, and then relax. Hope everyone is have a good day  

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Squirrel = $

Hello everyone, school is coming closer and for me and some other people, it is next week. Can't say I am too exited for it, but I am happy to see my friends again. So, today I woke up and had a different cereal because the one I love is gone. We did our exercises and so far this week I have ran 9 miles. On our way back from the gym we saw this funny sticker that said Squirrel = $ and that was fun. We had a quick stop at target but after that we went home.

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Friday

Today, I got up early and did my exercises and went to the gym to do my run. After the run, we went to target to get me a suit for church and other stuff. When we got on the road again, I saw a truck with a weird sticker, it was images of  squirrel=$ and we thought it was funny. Tonight we're eating homemade pizza and it's actually so good. I can't wait and I'm going to play games now, Goodbye.

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8/2

Today I woke up and then did my requirements for taekwondo. Then I did my chores and played with my dog. Then I watch a movie. After that I went to taekwondo and did one class. Now I am done for the day!

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pretty good day

Had another mentor session with my mentee (thanks again Mr. Woods). Working on High Green stuff. Also led the punching and kicking in class which is something i'm still getting used to. I'm so used to being just a student that i forget i'm leading people some times and just want to exercise. 

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Late Night

Today, I went to work with the summer camp again. It wasn't as bad as it could've been, I ended up going swimming and was very tired after work. When I got home I played some games and went back to TKD to do sparring and help with class. When I got back, I ate dinner, we had salmon and mashed potatoes, but after that I played more videogames and then I went down here and wrote this. Goodnight everybody.

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Shaving a porcupine

Does anyone know how to do that? Me neither.  So on to sparring class... I must say that I do like how Instructor Max teaches sparring.  I don't mind doing kick practice, it is more fun when you are given combos that don't usually get paired to practice.  And there is a lot of good talent for sparring in both the instructors as well as the students.  It was great watching how some people performed tonight.  I need to remember to go get a new mouth piece this weekend.  Between the mouthpiece and my gloves I was shedding black pieces all over the mat the entire class.  Time up upgrade the gear.

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Hello again

I forgot to blog yesterday - and remembered about 12:05 am so it was too late to do anything. Today was a good day for getting requirements done.  I led warmups and helped with class and also we had sparring so that's three all in the course of a couple of hours.  I managed to squeeze in a walk before work and shorter one during lunch as well.  And I got a lot of physical items done during the day, too. It's currently unclear if we're having sparring next week given that it usually conflicts with color belt testing so we'll have to find out from Master Evins what he wants.  But so far I'm on a good pace with the required classes and I think I know most of my forms.  The main issue is locking in these self defenses and learning my breaking kick.  I'm glad we've got a...

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classes

Got up late today so i just got ready and did running credits on the way to class. After i helped out with the 6:20 we had sparring. It was nice to see how others handled the 1v2 challenge, and get some tips from master opi (?) and instructor max. After classes I worked with my mentee  on red belt requirements, and did my forms and my German before bed.

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8/1/2024

Hi King Tiger Family. I am home. Got back from NYC this afternoon. Did not make it home in time for TKD sparring, so I will need to make up a class. No problem. Did some requirements tonight. Tomorrow will be a make up day. I am looking forward to the weekend. Come on Friday. Ready for it. Have a great night. Take care.

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8/1/24

Today was a very long day; I woke up and went to practice. Today was my day off, so I did some core and resistance band work. I then came home and did more requirements. I followed that up by going to work and then sparring afterwards. I then came home, read, and now I am here. 

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Ben Karki Day 20

Today, I finished my requirements after lunch. Then, I assisted a senior tiger class and lead the warmups there. After the class, I ate dinner and ran 1.5 miles. Have a good night.

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8/1 journal

Today is the first day I’ve reallly felt completely back to normal from being sick. Long day of work, but I was able to get my requirements in at lunch. Today was sparring day, I enjoy sparring but I am always amazed how exhausted I am after 2 rounds. 

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Chill Day

Today I didn't really do to much, in the morning I ran and after that I just chilled out for the rest of the day until work of course. I did take a nap though that really refreshed me, before I went to work. At King Tiger Harrisburg we had great classes for us, and today was a longer day because we have adult class at the end. So a little slow but we all had a great time and I got to hang out with my friend Avery.

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Day #20 - 8/01/2024

Sparring day at the Dojang. I met with mentee for an early start, worked up some sweats and stretched. Played middleman during sparing, dynamic but controlled. Finally I shared some sparring tips with the class.

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8/1

Today I woke up and did my chores and my requirements for taekwondo. Then I was super hungry because I can’t eat processed food so I was having a hard time with Figuring out what to eat. Then I watch a movie. Then I did some dancing in my playroom which is basically the bonus room! Then I went to teakwondo and did 2 classes. Then I went on a call with my best friend! Now I am done for the day! Hope you had a good first of August!!

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8/1/2024

I woke up early today for a dentist appointment then went to camp got in a class helping then got Dunkin’ then went to sparring class had dinner did some guitar. Good night.

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Journal 13 - thoughtful Thursday

I hope everyone had a thoughtful Thursday! This morning I woke up and got ready for the day. I was playing game with my mom, but she was going To go on a walk. I was with Fred while she was gone and we were trying out some of his new toys. Hi, then eat lunch and afterwards I helped rearrange her Sewing room even more! I got Ready for tae kwon do and dropped my brother off somewhere and then my mom dropped me off. I took the 5:15 and helped out at the six. Afterwards it was sparring I got ready and I spar three times today came home after that and eat dinner. I hope everyone had a thoughtful Thursday and is excited for a fantastic Friday!!! Good night!!! P.S. Today is National raspberry Cream pie day!!! ~Magnolia~

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Kicking and Sweating

I was up today practicing my previous self-defenses and poomsaes. I continued with that until I went to class to assist and do the kicking. Anytime I usually sweat is when I kick and spar or run. Had to use the sparring equipment there because I left mine at home. I was thinking there was no sparring today because of the announcement on Saturday that it was pushed to Friday. However, That was for the one in Charlotte not lake Norman. The good thing is my cup was still on just in case I was proven wrong.

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8/1

Today I went to camp and then did my classes and then I did sparring class I beat all my opponents and then I had Jet’s Pizza for dinner.

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sparring class

Today I had Sparring class. I sparred with Henry and Jack. I think I won both times but It was close against Jack. Then I had Chipotle for dinner.

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August 1st

Good evening everyone. Hope you had a good day so far. Today I got a lot of work done, I helped out in some classes and led warm ups and stuff while doing my necessities for the day of course.

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12th Journal Entry

Today. I got JUMPED. in sparing class of course. we were doing 2v1s and of course i was the monkey in the middle. i was going against 2 second dons and i think i did good. but some may say i got WHOOPED. (i'm a bo cho by the way teehee) I am in pain and i need to go take a shower. i did my first mentee session :D. Okay i'm done now.

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Journal 20: day 2 of camping

Today is day 2 of camping and FLynn is with us. We played in the river and found a snake. Then we came back and did our requirements. After that we sat by the fire and hung out.

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LMP August 1

Wow! Can't believe its already August and almost 1/2 way through the cycle...well, 2-3 more weeks.  Got my requirements done...burpies and I are NOT friends, but I'm getting better abd can do more than my pretest.  I went to assist tonight in two classes then we t to sparring.  I did my first of two 2-on-1 fights tonight.  I felt bad because I kept kicking g this one opponent in her bottom. Sorry. I'm short and don't kick as high as others.     Off to get a snack, shower, and bed. I have camp tomorrow and I get to open!!! Yay!   

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Oof.

Today, I went to work as a counselor at TKD summer camp and got an instant headache from all the yelling. I went to the pool today and had some fun with the kids. When I got back we ate lunch and played games and I told a pirate story. I then went home to rest. Then, I went to back to TKD for a mentor session with Instructor Nate, a leadership credit from helping with line drills, a class assistance credit, and then a sparring class where I got kneed in the thigh but it was an accident so it’s all good. I then came to take a shower and here I am now. Goodnight everyone!

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day one camping

so this morning i woke up and did my requirements.then we packed up the truck and left for boone. so far we have gone into the stream and i busted my lip on a big rock, and submerged myself under the cold stream water. we also went to the camp lounge and chilled. we are about to eat dinner and may go swimming in the deep part of the stream that was waist height. oh and i also played cookie clicker. today was fun. goodbye

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8/1

Started late today and the day has been going by slowly. Summer went by swiftly this summer as it is the first day of August today. School starts soon for me, but hopefully not too soon.

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Working

This was a usual day with requirements and needing to get them done early today...taking a nap soon and heading out to work. Have a good one!

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8/1

Good afternoon, I just got done with my requirements for today. First my Grandma comes over to visit, then I watched the new Batman series, and last did my requirements. Have a good day.

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Day #19 - 7/31/2024

This was a training day. Practiced Taekwon 1-3, Taeguks, Koryo, and Taebek. Also ran 2 miles in 20 minutes. During the black belt class we practiced staff forms 1-5, short stick forms 1-4, and some kicking combos.

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Batman Book

Hello, today I woke up and did my stuff, then once I got back I read my Batman Book and finished it. Goodbye.

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Here it comes

My back issues have officially reared their ugly head. I'm taking meds and resting as best as I can. I'm working on essays and such that don't require physical work in the meantime. Knocked out 3 essays so far and I'm going to work with Henry on his as well. 

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Journal - Day 19

Good morning, everyone! Yesterday was a tiring day. I didn't feel the best yesterday, so I decided to keep it easy on my requirements for the day. I only ran 1 mile and did the normal amount stated per the book. I went to sleep early, hoping today I would feel better, but I was wrong. My core is killing me, and I've had the worst headache since yesterday night. I wanted to go to sparring today but doubted it based on my body. I am planning to take a rest and leave it super easy today. Have a wonderful day!

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Refresher

This day I was doing my requirements, yesterday I was glad to get a refresher of 1rst Dan self-defense, It seemed like I don't see it showcased often and was surprised I was still able to know it all this time. After that I read my book and ate an Italian sub sandwich.

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trying to catch up

Was able to jog 2 miles this evening after class. Hopefully i can do more to get caught up. Might have to do more walking though because that pounding on my back isn't great. 

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Credits

went to the credit union to put some money in. And rushed to class. I did warmups. So i got leadership 2 and 1 credits, did a mentor session so I got a signature, and a black belt class signature. A total of 4 credits ( a record for me) I almost skipped today, but im glad I went and learned some stick forms and practiced some poomsaes.

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8/1/2024

Hi King Tiger Family. I am in NYC. I don’t feel great but I am trying to complete requirements. I do not want to get behind. Keep it up! Keep encouraging each other. This is the King Tiger way. Keep up the great work. Take care.

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Making my sister sad

So I realized yesterday I haven't spoke to either of my sisters in a while, and one in particular I haven't called in weeks.  That's kind of unusual for us not to talk every 1-2 weeks.  So the black belt cycle came up in conversation.  She tells me "Yeah, I can always tell when you are on the cycle because I don't hear from you until it's over".  Ouch.  I didn't realize that was a pattern, so I need to do better and be more mindful about calling.  The cycle can be very time consuming, and part of the challenge is definitely having that work/life balance with this.  Not an easy thing to do when it feels like you are constantly in class, practicing, teaching, learning, sleep deprived, and constantly covered in sweat.

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Camping

So tomorrow I am going camping with my family and Declans family and we are going to boone for camping. Today I woke up and played vr. Then I did my requirements. I went to taekwondo and helped with warm ups. Then got a mentee in. I took the next class and got some credits. And after we went to the run. I was speeding on the track. Then we went to wendys which was very good. I got a spicy chicken sandwich and made a weird drink combination that actually wasnt bad. And now Im home and about to go to bed. Tomorrow I start my nutrition challenge which is no gluten, which is literally everything. Well, I guess not everything but alot of things. It's gonna be a tough month. Goodnight.

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7/31/24

Today I woke up and had my first cross country practice. I got to lead the new runners in a easy run today, which was amazing since I got an opportunity to pass down some of the knowledge I have gained from fellow runners and coaches. I then came home and got ready for work. Work was really good, I enjoyed spending time with some of my close friends. I then went to bible study, got Chik-Fa-La and now I am here. 

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7/31/2024

Today I woke up this morning and ran a mile with my Dad. I came home and finished my exercises.  I also worked on some of my 5th grade work and took a nap before going to my baseball tryouts. I worked hard and did a great job at my tryouts. 

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Lifting Day

Today I woke up early in the morning and did some lifting at the gym with my dad, I also knocked out some requirements while I was there so that was good. After that I went home to chill out and play. After that I went to work and we had a good day with all the classes and everything. I got all my needed classes done and saw Jakhye there so it was overall a good day.  

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Paper quilling!

I started learning my new skill today. I am teaching myself how to paper quill!! My first attempt here:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-HCMcZJlTS/?igsh=MnlpY2loc2w5cTFz

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Haven’t Got Time for the Pain

I went to Sam’s Club with my Mom this morning and my lower back was hurting. I could not remember doing anything in particular that would cause that. After a while, I had to do random forward folds in the aisles to get a good stretch in for relief. My mother pretended to not know me….hee hee. After returning home, I was able to get my requirements in and a short nap before heading to the dojang. Class assistance, meeting with my mentor and black belt class completed my day. It was good going over stick and staff forms in BB class. Nighty-night!!

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Jordan 12 - Wonderful Wednesday

Today was a wonderful Wednesday and I hope tomorrow will be thoughtful Thursday!!! Hope everyone had an amazing day!!! PS Today is National avocado and mutt day!!! ~Magnolia~

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Ben Karki Day 19

Today, I went to my sister's last eye appointment in the morning. Then, I ate lunch and finished all of my requirements. I then went to assist a senior class, had a mentor session, and attended my black belt class, which I lead. After the classes, I ate dinner and ran for 1.5 miles. Have a good night.

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Requirements

Today I went to camp and got some requirements done. Then I came home and did some more requirements. Now I'm doing this requirement.

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7/31/24

Today, I basically just went to work. I was with the youngest group and they gave me an instant headache. I then went home to have dinner and play games with my brother. Goodnight.

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7/31

Today I woke up and took a 2 mile run what’s my dog Wesle. Then I did my requirements for taekwondo. Then I went to the pool and played with my sister. Then I went home and played around in my playroom danced and stuff like that. Then I Did two classes of taekwondo. Now I am done for the day!

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