Fall 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!

Entry #2

I know I've been getting a little behind on my requirements, especially journaling, but I'm trying to get back on track. It's still relatively early in the cycle, so I have time. My goal is to be 75% done by the time school starts (3 1/2 weeks away). It's really hard to remember to get my requirements done while trying to learn all the new stuff and the first dan stuff, but I'm going to power through it.

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Daily Journal #3: Disappointed with my own productivity

Today wasn't nearly as productive as yesterday, and I am quite disappointed in myself for that because I feel that I could and therefore should be doing better than I am. Hopefully tomorrow, I get more done.

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Keeping Up

Good Day today at work and at home. Got my BB requirements in for the physical. Gonna work on RE-memorizing the Student Creed and trying to work out the bugs in my warm-up routine to lead a class. I'm not one who gets nervous speaking but I kind of freeze up when leading class. If I could just do what Instructor Weeks keeps telling me......."relax, you know this stuff....just stop thinking so much" oh, and "relax". Ha! Looking forward to class tonight.

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Signs Test:Journal #11

So this morning I went to run and finished my requirements. The next two weeks for me are petty packed because of Driver's Ed. Because my next two weeks are packed and school starts on the 16th, I am glad to have finished my empathy training and my book essay. Even though Driver's Ed may not be the best class, it is something that has to be done. Yesterday my teacher said that today we may have a signs test. I hope that I do well on the signs test and my Unit 4 test. 

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Nevins park

today for king tiger we went to Nevins park splash pad. I am pretty sure everyone had fun. all the kids were running around in the water. I didn't bring my bathing suit so I did get in the water. I ran through the water without getting wet. when we came back to king tiger the kids took class and then later I took class.

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Rain Dance

If you read the title read me out. So today I went to summer camp and a CYT said we should do a rain dance to get rid of the ran. At that moment we were playing pool and when we heard this the hall went silent. All in all it was a fun day.   P.S. All puns were ment

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A relaxing sunday

 Today I play with my dog nimbus we played ball.then I did my tae kwon do stuff I did jump rope,push ups,sit ups, and other thangs.at 4:30 today I went to the pooland played with my friends. That is what I did today.

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The Events of This Sunday

Today was very tiring. Lets start right after breakfast when I started my requirements. Right when I finished I went to go hang out with my friend. We rode our bikes for hours and hours and hours. Then Mel ( my friend ) told me that she needed to go let there neighbors dog out because they were out of the house. So we went over there let the dog out, gave him food did all that good stuff. Then we went right back to riding our bikes. 30 minutes later she had to go so we said good bye and now we are here. Thank you for reading and see you tomorrow.

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Tired . . . zzzz

As today comes to an end I got through everything I had set out for myself to complete.  Had a friend come over for a few hours this afternoon to relax.  But at the end of the day one word describes me, tired.  On my way to sparring class I actually dosed off which is not normal.  I had a good class but definitely ready to go to bed.

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Assisting:

Having a busy afternoon running errands and not for myself.  Maybe once I'm done I will be able to get some of my requirements in!  

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Daily Journal #2: Starting Book

I just started ready my book for the cycle, and I've already read about 2/3 of it. I would definitely recommend Living with no Excuses: The Remarkable of an American Soldier by Noah Galloway. Now I just have to balance reading this book with reading the books that I have to read for school, which starts on August 15 for me.

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Journal 4

I have band practice again today. I also had soccer practice this morning and it was fun. We made a pecan pie and it was tasty. I finally posted my videos on the facebook page and i am starting to feel super excited for this cycle. I know we can all make it. Just stick through till the end.

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Unit Tests:Journal #10

So today is my 2nd Driver's Ed class. After each unit you take a test on that unit. Since some of the units are shorter than others, the tests are combined. My teacher said that I won't have a test today because we might not finish the entire unit by the end of the class. After Driver's End, I am going to go to the library. Later I will go to TKD for a weekday black belt class and for a Mentor Session. 

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Mute Day (Sort of)

Today I tried to do my disabled day as mute and I lasted all about 1 hour minutes, here's why. So I help out at the LKN branch summer camp and when my dad (who drops me off) told Master Chelley she flat out told me "No, not today. We don't have enough counselors." So I got from 8:10 to 9:05 am. I still wanted to be quiet sine my throat was sore. But there were a lot of little kids so you can guess how that went. Anyway I'm going to try to do it tomorrow at black belt class.

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Family Fitness

I usually get at least a bit of activity a day. But my dad and brother aren't so lucky. My brother stays at home and the only activity he gets a day is a couple of short dog walks or sometimes a bike ride. And my dad sits in his car or at Starbucks because he has a lot of computer work and has to drive around a bunch. My mom is the fitness overload of our household, she's on a diet, she works out almost everyday, and she goes on runs all the time. So my family is split half and half between really active and not to much activity. 

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A hard day

Today was a hard day because I did a lot of black belt workouts.first I did push ups I also did sit ups,burpes, an ran 3 miles.Right now I am siting on my couch with a  

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Sunday 7/29

Today on this cold/hot Sunday right now I’m watching the end end part of the movie justice league and I am incredibly tired the most tired I have ever been after running. I finished the book I’m reading for the essay and I am getting ready to write the essay. I ran 1.35 miles today but split it between the track and my neighborhood to beat the rain. Through my neighborhood my mom followed me on my bike. In my neighborhood and the track I ran1.35 miles straight( not exactly straight because I took short breaks of course). I hope everyone had a great weekend. Have a great week.

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It is Monday

Started off the week on a good note.  Got started early today on my items and reached my goal for the day.  Yeah!

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Mondays . . . . .

Hello Monday! I had a great weekend and was able to attend a Friday and Saturday Black Belt Class.  I got an early start today on some of my activities which was nice because I have found myself lately trying to finish up late in the evening to reach my goals.

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Monday:

Today has begun very well for me; I remembered to say happy birthday to my wife.   I will also work on requirements,  two consecutive days seems crazy!  That's a good sign though.

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Journal 3

Today I did my first band camp and I am super excited about the music we are playing. The drum line is so good and one of my best friends is doing it to so I am happy about that. I am glad to get to know people. I met two new people, a girl named haily and a guy named Kyle. Everyone is so nice and I am ready for the hard work. Bye for now!

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Driver's Ed: Journal #9

So today when I woke up, I did some of my requirements. Then I had to go to school because I had a Freshman Kick-Off where I learned about the laptops we get and where things are around school. After I got home, I had to quickly eat lunch and had to head off to take my 1st Driver's Ed class. It wasn't as bad as people say. Then I came home and finished my requirements and went to class to get Leadership credit 1. 

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Grinding

Today I did a lot of stuff (in my eyes) for the cycle. I know people like Andre do more than I do every day but I'm happy that I at least did what I did with all my free time. I got 100 push/sit-ups and twice that amount of kicks I was on my trampoline for a few minutes and I've heard multiple times that they count as jump rope so I'm counting it as 8 jump ropes. I also did 18 poomsaes and 15 SD, and 25 burpees. Finally, I did all this while helping around the house a lot.

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Saturday class 7/28

This is my first Saturday black belt class and it was very different from the normal classes I’m used to. We did this thing called first form so I just watched other people do it. After class I went to the ymca to run 1.40 miles but ended up running 1.30 miles instead. Then we stretched and did 50 push-ups and sit-ups. Today I was a little nervous of my first Saturday class, not sure why but the class overall was fine.

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3rd journal

Today I went to sparring class and also black belt class. I got threw it okay in sparring class we were working on cut kicks and donkey kicks. The name of the second kick was a little strange and it was uncomfortable. Lets just say it doesn't work for me. When I got done with my classes I got to see my cousin for the first time in a couple of years. Well this has been my day thanks you for your attention.   Edward Alexander (Alex) Reaves II

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A amazing Friday

I had a lot of fun at tae kwon do.Today we went to the library and had lots of fun.Today I did black belt class and got a lot of credits.

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A Good Day

today I had a really nice sleep. I then later did some requirements. after some time I will do more. later today I am going to my friends birthday party a6t his neighborhood pool. I still have to give him a present.

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Family Movie Night

As you have seen from the title my family and I watched a movie. The movie was The Quiet Place. It was an amazing and thrilling movie. I would suggest it to anybody that dares to watch it. Some other things that I did today was Black belt class, watching my friends Muey Thi tournament, and doing my requirements. And that was basically it. I will write tomorrow, see you then.     

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I can't believe:

I cannot believe I've had to get up and get going two successive days as early as 7:30 in the morning.   It's not normal!   I will push myself and try.

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Journal two

Half of the day today i was at my friends house after a sleepover. I got to help walk their dogs so that was fun. I got home and did my requirments then i helped my parents put together my sisters bed. I spent some time talking with my other friends then spent the rest of the day reading and listening to music. All in all it was a pretty peaceful day. Plus i am so not ready for school but atleast its in a few weeks. 

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Carowinds: Journal #8

Today I woke up kind of early to finish my requirements. When I finished, I got ready to go to Carowinds. When we got there, there weren't that many people, but as the day went on, more and more people started to show up and the lines got longer. I had fun and can't wait for Scarowinds and Winterfest. 

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Light day

Today I didn't do much I woke up did my requirements and nothing else happened. The only interesting thing I did today was look up when school started. Thanks for reading. 

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HAPPY

Work week is done. Taking a quick break from fitness goals to rest and journal (can I use that as a verb?). Gonna play with my boys for a bit and get back to it. Is anybody else dreaming TKD? The good is when I dream I'm doing the Poomsaes although I think I might be better at it when I'm asleep. This last dream it was sparring time and I couldn't find all my gear. Such is life. Looking forward to seeing everyone in class this week.

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Umm... my first post... yay??

I am currently eating chips right now while writing this. Chips are good. You should go try some right now. So, apparently, I read the requirements for this thing and it says that I am supposed to blog at least... 30 times? Yeah, pretty sure it's that. I'm new to this all so I have no idea what in the world to do. Well, I do because of the book, but the book can only tell you so much. I thought I could do this, but now, I have doubts. I went to my first sparring class on Saturday at Master Evins. From what I've gathered, Master Hartle and Master Evins have some similarities, but also subtle differences in the way they teach. Which makes sense, they're different people! But it's been surprisingly easy to get adjusted. I've made a small first effort to get a head start on the cycle....

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Volunteer Work

today I woke and went over to my moms friends house. after some time we went to a neighborhood to pick up trash. it was a pretty good place except the time I saw a dead snake and rabbit. overall it was fun because I was with friends. after some time I am going to my friends birthday party.  

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Tired:

I enjoyed our Black Belt class today.  Much needed work on stick training.   Thank you  Grandmaster Evins!

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Back on Track

So, this is my first entry and so far it's been pretty hard getting used to the daily work after 2 years since my last cycle. Because we're all so busy I choose to do the "harder" stuff first, like the essays and the reading. I'm also always tired out at the beginning and end of the day but since I'm a night owl I still stay in bed awake for at least 30 minutes. However a few of the more enjoyable things like doing it with your friends helps, so does being able to go at your own pace (if you're on pre-cycle). I only hope to be able to get my third don/degree and my friends get their belts too.

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Relief

I was getting nervous. I haven't been able to log in for the last few days. Kept getting error messages. It's been a long, tough week at work. Today was day 6 of 7. WE NEED MORE PEOPLE!. Pretty much no down time. We hardly get a chance to catch our breath much less eat. That being said, I love, and have loved since I started, TKD! Such a stress relief. I really enjoy it. And the mental focus helps take my mind off things. Maybe that's why I'm run down. IT'S BEEN 2 DAYS WITHOUT CLASSES! Hate that I cannot do the sparring. Saturdays off are a rarity for me.    I've gotten the physical requirements in today. Gonna get my poomsaes done and some self defense now and cook for the family. 

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Tiring Classes: Journal #7

Today I went to Sparring and Black Belt Class. In sparring, we learned a "new kick" which is similar to a hook kick. Sparring class ended up being very tiring today, but in Black Belt Class, we worked on mainly forms and stick curriculum. Later, we are going to go to the mall and I can't wait. 

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Trial and error

Today was like many other days this summer very boring and uneventful. Well it was a normal day until I started trying to make a video. It took awhile because I had no one to film it because everyone was somewhere else. I tried a couple of places around the house but to no avail. That was when I gave up and set my camera down and didn't realize I hit record until I had finished. Well that all I got for the day I want to share thanks you for your time.   Edward Alexander (Alex) Reaves II

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A Relaxing Wednesday

This Wednesday was one of the most relaxing. I woke up, did my requirements and I hanged out with my friend Mel. We rode bike with my brother Aaron and also played in the house. Now after this I am going to continue my KI energy essay, which is almost done. I am glad that I took a little relaxing today. I really needed it. Thank you.

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I was Late

in the morning I had to do some summer homework for school. after that I went to the Saturday black belt class. I was about 10 minutes late so I had to do 20 burpees. it was fine because I know that I deserve it. when I came back home I ate lunch. later today I am going to see mission impossible with my friends.

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First journal

Today I set up my account for this site. My day today wasn't that event full until I went to this birthday party for my friend. We played pool and drove go karts. There were a couple of crashes I was actually in one. Because of the crash when I went to class I had a massive head ache and a sore hip from hitting a wall bumper. After class I had a mentor session and learned staff for 3 and 4. Well I shouldn't say learned a need a bit more work on it to get it down. This has been my day hope you enjoy.   Edward Alexander ( Alex ) Reaves II

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Sparring Tuesday

Today was a good day. I got some of my KI energy essay done and I am very interested in the subject. Also I did sparring today and as always it is hard work. We worked on footwork for agility and of corse we sparred. We got to learn some things about scoring, such as what parts of the foot that we use to score and about the electrical gear. I got my requirements done and that is basically it. I will write tomorrow, see you then.

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What should I blog about? (please help)

So for my first two blogs I kind of thought about what has recently happened to me, for the first one I did my thoughts on the cycle and for the second one I talked about a vacation I had recently gotten back from. And now I have no idea what to write now, so if you can comment on this or something that would be appreciated. Okay, ask for help-check so now the rest is filler. So first off is that I don't have any social media like facebook, which I don't mind since weird stuff happens on there. This is the final sentence of this blog and Master Evens please don't take this down for being random.   THE END

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Dollywood

I got back from vacation with my grandma and brother in TN to Dollywoods DreamMore resort. It's an homage to the singer Dolly Parton. What I enjoyed most was having time to hang out with my brother more than usual. We also brought me uncles girlfriends son who my grandma recommended we bring, he was pretty chill and didn't go on any rides he didn't even leave the hotel one day. In the end we stayed four days and had a blast at the theme and water parks.

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My Day

Today was a super day.Because I went to a huge splash pade at nevin park.after that we came back tae kwon do.When we got to tae kwon do I took class and did most my of black belt stuff.

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First of many: Journal #6

Today I put my first video training up on the facebook page. I also finished multiple essays today. My favorite of my 3 belt rank essays was the Koreans Customs, Traditions, and Holidays essay. This was my favorite because I got to learn a lot about Korea and how things are around there. 

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Friday!

It’s been a long week.  Arms are so sore, very hard to do push ups and burpees.  Manage to get some out for tonight.

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A Fun Day

Today was fun and also and experience. Today I spent almost the whole day with my friend Mel. We hanged out and played some Fortnite. Then I invited her to come and watch me take a class and she said that she enjoyed it.  After we went to get a snow cone and continue our adventure. We went back to my house and rode our bikes around the neighborhood. After that it was time for her to go so we said good bye and here we are now. Thank you for reading.

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My first blog post

It took forever to get the website to load but now that I have I can enter my numbers. Which I have been doing for the past hours. I have nothing to do today except sleep and read and do my exercises of course! So I am going to go do that have a lovely day.

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Today

Today was awsome day.We had lots of fun at Reeds Gold Mine I did not find any gold but my brother did.I had lots of fun today at taae kwon do  I did sparing and got lots of sparing rounds in.Today was a awsome day.

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My D.C. Trip

It has been so long since I have blogged and I am glad to be back. I just got back from Washington D.C. and I have so much to talk about. First off this was one of the most amazing vacations that I have ever been on. One of the things that I enjoyed was all the history that is behind all the landmarks. It was so unreal to see and experience I am at a loss for words. I also got to have a family experience as well. I got to ride a bike in the main city. I got to see what people do on there daily commute. This was one of the most amazing most moving trips that I have ever taken. And I am grateful to have gone on it. I am looking forward to the cycle and I am happy to be a part of it. 

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Monday

Happy Monday for me that means starting on my essays and getting my requirements in. This is one of things I love about the cycle you are always doing something. There is never a dull day. I am starting to work on the "What is KI energy" essay. I love all the thing that I am learning about KI. Thinking back to when I started my first cycle I have come a long way. And also made lifelong friends and memories. This is for all the new comers all you have to do is work hard and you will succeed. And before I go I would like to thank you for choosing me for the sweat challenge.

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Slow and Easy

My day is starting a little better than yesterday.   Not as stiff and sore, but I know something will happen to change the feeling.   My fingers are crossed!!

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First entry

Been a long day.  Came home early from work to tend to a sick kid.  Worked out with the kids tonight.  Overall been a great day.

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a pretty good day

today was a pretty good day. today at king tiger we went to a gold mine. all the kids had a lot of fun searching for gold. after some time a guy took us on a tour inside a cave. it was cool. when we came back to king tiger I took a normal class, sparring class, and I did some requirements.

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Chill Day: Journal #5

Today was mostly a chill day where I didn't do much except work on requirements and my essays. I am trying to finish as many essays as I can so that when school starts, I don't have to worry about finishing them along with all of my homework. I am more than half-way through with my three belt rank essays. Hopefully I can keep up the progress. 

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Staying focused:

I awaken this morning feeling better today than I have been the last couple of days.  Pain is a great reminder when attempting to move your body.  Even though things are a little slow I plan on meeting my goal. 

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One Day Closer

Another rainy day at work. It was intense times. Worked out after a I got home. Just finished a light bite to eat and gonna work some poomsaes before TKD tonight. Master Cavasos, thank you so much for all the kicks / sparring last night. Woke up at about 4 this am with a cramp by my right knee. All good though. Still have energy for today.

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Fun Day: Journal #4

Today I woke up and began my requirements. I finished everything pretty quickly so that later we can go to the pool. When we went to the pool, we played lots of games. I think today will be a chill day because I won't be going anywhere except the pool. 

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Day 2 Running

I did some running with my mom and dad and we got 1.05 miles in, I wanted to do more but my parents told me to pace myself, take steps (basically don’t do more than you have to do). I’m eager to do jump ropes, pull-ups and sparring but I have to ask a black belt where and when I can do them. 7/9/18

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Kentucky

My mom and I went to Kentucky to visit my granddad.  I got to see my cousins, swim and we worked out.  At the hotel they have their own fitness center and I ran a mile on my first time on a treadmill and first time doing a pull-up.

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A Nice Rainy Day

today at king tiger we went to the splash park. When we went there we split up into two groups. the kids enjoyed the park. after a while we heard thunder and saw lightning. it started to rain really bad. we left early from the park and when we got back some of the kids took class. after some time I took class and then did a mentor session. when I got home I finished my requirements.  

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Daily Journal #1: Miscounting Requirements

After seeing the daily goals for each of the requirements, I am somewhat upset with myself because I miscounted how many of each requirement I needed to do, and in doing this, I have done too many of some requirements at one time, and too few of others. On the bright side, now I know this information, and I can distribute my time and my requirements better.

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My Day

Today was a good day because we went to the movies. We went to see Alvin and the Chipmunks and had popcorn and a drink. After that I went back to taekwondo and got in a mentor session. Then I was able to hang out with my friends for a little bit before sparring started. After sparring I went to cookout for dinner and then came home.

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Another Normal Day

today was a pretty normal day. all I did was stay home and hang out with a couple of friends. we played outside and inside, and I did some requirements. after a while I went to king tiger to do some classes. I went for a call, helped out a class, and I took sparring. Classes was pretty fun. when I got back home I finished my requirements. that was my day.

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My Day

Today was a graet day.Bcause we went to the movies and got popcorn and a drink the movie 

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Gloomy Day: Journal #3

Today started with rain. The rain was coming down hard, but there were times when the rain stopped. I took advantage of those times to go run so I don't fall behind. It took a few times to finish my run because the rain started again. When I got back, I finished the rest of my requirements. I have started a few of my essays, which will help when school starts. Hopefully the rain clears out, so that it becomes nicer out. 

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Rainy Day

Wow, i ached all over after TKD last night. Didn't kick in until I go home. But, I felt good today after getting up. Too bad I had to work in rain today. Tough to get soaked right off the bat but it's all part of the job. Got my work out in and now getting the boys fed and ready for TKD. 

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The beginning of a new BB cycle:

 Well, here we go again!  It seems I am starting my requirements a little slower than before.  But the one thing I'm sure of I will be giving my best.  

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A Good Weekend

I had a pretty good weekend. on Saturday, I went to weekend black belt class. after that me and my friends went to the pool and then we were playing outside for a while. on Sunday me and my family went for a picnic at a park with a couple of other family friends. we played soccer, went to a small part of the lake, and had lunch there. after that I went to the pool. it was a pretty good weekend.

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Normal Day: Journal #2

Today I did my requirements. When I went to run, it was nice and cool outside, which made it feel nice. then I got to go to the pool. Later I am going to help out in class and hopefully get a Leadership 2 credit along with it. 

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Still Going

Got most of the physical requirements in today. Working on Poomsaes and getting ready for class tonight. Looking forward to it as always.

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Entry #1

Today is the start of the third week of the pre-cycle. I already started getting a head start on my requirements because I'll have to start doing summer projects for school in a few weeks. I hope I fare better (physically) this cycle than the last, so that I don't end up being forced to cram all of my requirements in at the end. Good luck to everyone!

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Good Sunday

Got my workout in. Good run too. Trying to get endurance up on V situps. Did a ton of Poomsaes. Trying to get my memory to cooperate.

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First Journal

Yesterday was a decent day. Yesterday I went to sparring class and then took Black Belt. After both classes, I had to quickly eat my lunch so that I could go volunteer. When I got back, I had to finish the rest of my requirements so that I don't fall behind. I have been keeping up with what I have to do right now, but I do hope we can soon enter our requirements into the website.

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First Entry

I was able to get a 1/2 day at work. Couldn't make sparring but did get to do Saturday BB class. Worked some self defense and falls. Still struggling with my Poomsaes. I confuse my forms but I'm sure it will come with practice.  Weird. I entered this on the 21st but shows up on the 22nd.

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A Normal Day

  Today is a pretty normal day so far. me and my mom dropped my brother at football camp. after that I came back home and did some summer homework. then me and my mom went grocery shopping and after that I picked up my brother form football camp. when we came back from home we had lunch. that is all I did so far. after some time I am going to my weekday black belt class and do some requirements.

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School Days

Today I went to school and found out that my school field  trip to atlanta georgia was going to happen in May. It was going to happen tomorrow but they could not get buses. I tured in my project today but my teach said that it had too much information. There the person I did the project with said it should have more info not less. I didn't know what I got through.

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Done with the black belt test

It feels good being done with the black belt test. Today I could just relax when I got home from school. My father told me that next week we will have to get back to running and doing both push-ups and some sit-ups. I am looking forward to Friday when I get my new belt.

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50th posting Spring 2018

This is the last posting of this Black Belt Cycle.  How can I summarize everything that we have gone thru it's quite a challenge as this journey is not encompass in 10 weeks or 20 for those of us that are going for higher belt level, but from the first day that you put your uniform on and wrap your white belt around your waist.  It is very true that a black belt is a white belt that does not quit.  At this time with all the sourness, bruises and as tired as I feel my mind is raising with everything that I have learned and going thru all the movements of the poomsaes and self-defenses that I feel I still need to get better at.  The only words of advise that I can pass along for anyone that wants to get on this journey is don't get discourage, don't say...

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49th posting Spring 2018

Last night we had our close doors black belt testing.  A long awaited day.  All the hard work for the last 10+ weeks came to and "end" in one evening.  When I state "end" I don't mean end in finality but in ending of this small portion of the journey, as there is really not an end but a new beginning.  In a few hours we will perform our skills in front of our friends and family.  I'm very proud of all the candidates, they have done a great job.

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Great Job Candidates

Good Saturday morning! I am jazzed with how well our group did last night. We each have many things to continue to work but as a whole we did well. That was the quickest Black Belt Testing in which I have participated. Everyone had a great attitude and listened well with strong energy and open minds. I am very proud to be part of such a great group of Taekwondo practitioners.  Going Strong!  PJL CEC 

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Journal 31

     Well, tonights testing. I hope that everyone does they're best and tries to not fall asleep. Good luck.

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Journal 32

I got up went to school then came home then did my homework. Then went to Tae Kwon Do after class I tried to brake a board that was like a brick. 

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The Journey

This has been a fantastic journey these last 4 months. It has been challenging but rewarding. I am mentally and physically stronger than I have ever been. I have found this experience has positively affected me at home, work, and at King Tiger. I am ready for testing, and want to show what I have learned. Now I just have to execute. See you all tonight. Take care.

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Thursday before testing

Today was the last day before testing tomorrow. I went to school as always. I spent my afternoon and evening going over everything in between doing some school work. I believe I am ready for tomorrow..

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48th posting Spring 2018

Tomorrow is the very much awaited testing day.  I'm trying not to over do it, but my mind keeps on spinning around going over and over the different poomsaes and self-defenses.  

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Testing Time

I am looking forward to testing with all of my fellow Black Belt Cycle Candidates. We are going to have fun performing all that we have learned together. Good luck everyone!    PJL CEC  

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4-12-18

I only have less than a month left of school till summer. I am ready to work this all day shifts everyday. Ive gotta get that dollar amount back up so i don’t have to work as much next semester.

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47th posting Spring 2018

Another busy day at work.  Tae Kwon Do class practice poomsae and self-defense.  Feel pretty good.

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Wednesday

Today I went to school and it was a good day. After school my father brought me up to King Tiger to do my last mentee session and to do one last session with my mentor. When I came home I went for a run.

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time is ticking.

It is getting closer to the big days. I have been reviewing all my stuff making sure I have everything down. Hopefully everyone is ready for testing! I'm excited, yet nervous at the same time. Three more days till the big day. 

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Normal Tuesday

Today I went to school after spring break. It felt really weird having to go back to school but I was happy to see my friends. When I got home from school I went to go run. I ran 3 miles just before dinner which I was really surprised could make it back in time. We are having omelets and bacon for dinner.

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mentee

my mentee is testing for her high red belt and I am soooo proud or her. I have been working with her for a long time and now she is testing and I will be there to watch her. her name is Danielle and I hope I can give her belt to her. she has worked so hard to earn this belt and now that she is getting it I am so happy. she knows everything and practices and has shown lots of effort and improvement. we worked on the thinks that were hard and know knows them down pat. she is the best mentee I have ever had and will be for a long time. thank you Danielle for helping me get my mentee sections done and letting me have a good time doing it to.

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4-11-18

Test that I took today wasn't my best but I didn't fail it. I ended up getting a borderline C. In Taekwondo class today, me and my mo did a lot of practing for Fridays overnight testing. I am excited to go through it. 

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Journal 30

     At school we do this thing called Intersession where its a two week break time from academic work at school. Im in the DIY Intersession which is basically just doing bigger crafts. We didn't really do anything yeaterday but today we went to the McColl center and walked around the building. After that, we went to a park that had a whole bunch of bird houses. Further in that park was a swing set. The few problems, there was only four swings, two of which were baby swings, and there were 12 of us. Were weren't allowed to go on them until after we finished our lunch, so we all had this silent contest to see who would get to go on the swings first. I got to go on. I don't think that I have ever had to run so fast in my life just to get a...

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46th posting Spring 2018

Count down continues.  Concentrating on self-defense.  

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4-10-18

Didn’t do much today, only school and studying. But, i did take my puppy to the vet today and get his last puppy shots, first rabies shot, and got him microchipped. I took a test today in my online class and i passed it with a 90%. I have a test tomorrow and i am hoping i do just as good or better.

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