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!
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YARD WORK

I skipped the morning workout today—I really wanted to test the difference in my energy levels throughout the day without an early session. By the end of the day, the difference was huge.

Camp went smoothly: my group headed to the pool while the other half took care of things at King Tiger. After work, I came home to tackle two hours of yard work, grabbed dinner shortly after, and then knocked out some requirements.

It’s a peculiar feeling—how you can physically feel stronger overall, yet feel so weak in the moment that you can't display your full strength.

Happy Birthday to my mentor soon to be Master Jennifer Gould.  

7/29/2026
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