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!

Kick boxing

Today I took a kick boxing class. I got 20 sparring rounds in and I am almost done with them because of Kick Boxing. I can't believe are supposed to get 10 inches of snow. It is not that big of a surprise to me because my whole family lives in Buffalo, New York. We have tomorrow off. Do you guys??? Are you guys going to have fun in the snow????

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Today I ha...

Today I had a great day at school we did fractions we did reading non fiction books of a person who did something good. Today at tae kwon do I learned attack form one. Today at sparring tiger kick we in the eye really hard so I cryed.

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I had a gr...

I had a great day today I helped out and took class. And I really do not like the white belt challenge.

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I've got work

i have got a lot of work to do this weekend from school and essays. So much...................... (brain explodes)

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Busy Burpees

Had a very burpee and lunge intensive class this morning at Crossfit! Almost a hundred of each. Had a great class yesterday from Master Evins doing a ton of self-defense. It's also been a blast working with my mentee, Jay Jay. He learns very quickly, and I admire how he tries hard and is serious about training. Instructor's Camp is getting closer and closer...

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So yesterd...

So yesterday schools were closed due to snow. I am not sure if i will have any spring break this year or not. Had a great Black Belt Class yesterday and did a lot of kicks. Waiting for Ms Evins to send the dropbox and then submit my essays. Heard that it is supposed to snow on Thursday again and schools may be closed..

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My husband...

My husband bought me a Fitbit bracelet so I can keep up with all my miles walked and calories burned. Love it! Looking forward to Instructor Camp this weekend.

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Hyper pro

Today I took a hyper pro class and we also practiced some black belt stuff in that class. We got a lot of rolls and falls in. Today was my second day of the whit belt challenge. It was not as bad as yesterday because I took hyper pro with my white belt and helped out with the next class. I got both leaderships in and a.mentors session. The only thing I need to get caught up on is mentor and mentee sessions. I go to class a lot and I do not know how I am behind on those. I go to class almost everyday and most of the time I take 2 or 3 classes in a day. Did you guys already do your white belt challenge??? If you did how was it??? Did you like it and how did you feel??? See you guys tomorrow.

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Hyper Pro and PMAA Class

Today I only had Hyper Pro and PMAA Class. Hyper Pro class was fun, because we worked on rolls and falls and we worked on a few of the things for the Black Belt Curriculum; we also worked on kip ups (sorry if I spelled that word wrong, I don't have any idea on how to spell it). It was very fun! After Hyper Pro class I had PMAA Class, and there were a few new faces which were fun to see, because I got to work with more than one person! I also learned how to do a few more things, which are fun to do. I hope that everyone had a great day! I hope that everyone has been keeping up with everything!

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So tonight...

So tonight in Red Belt and Up class, at Belmont location we did something a little different, we started off doing yellow belt self defense, then we did a thing were we still did yellow belt self defense number 1, but we had to do a take down but in a different way than yellow belt number one. ( its hard to explain haha you would have just had to be there in order to understand what I am trying to say:p ) lol but still it was a good class tonight, it made my brain think :p

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snowday or no break

Today it snowed and if we miss one more day of school they take it out of my schools spring break. Not fare at all. 

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Today was ...

Today was my first menty session with Zacker and I got a lot of work with Zacker we did poomsae yulk Chang and self defens. I did black belt class and family class today it was fun.

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I had a gr...

I had a great day and I am enjoying the white belt challenge. I am also working on staff forms.

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Good Start to the Week

Monday brought a good start to the week which we know is going to end well with Instructors' Camp. I had a terrific Sabbath Sunday with church & family. Monday was a good day at the LKN dojang with classes, pooms and requirements. 

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Schools ar...

Schools are running 2 hour delay today due to snow. I hope they don't cancel school today since its snowing now. I had a good session with my mentee yesterday and I am proud of him. My mentee sessions are done however i will still keep working with him and help him in anything he wants.

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Today was ...

Today was good. We had our 2K test in rowing today. 7.17.4 I've heard that's pretty good for my age, but there is always room to improve. I am also noticing an increase of muscle mass in my chest, thank you ~5,000 push ups! (and counting)

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Not that b...

Not that bad of a workout tonight in class, but still feeling physically drained still, but still getting done what needs to be done

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Today I pr...

Today I practice attaking and defense with the staff did staff form one. I meet someone new in class he's name was zerodo I don't know buy he's new in taekwon do durring class we practice self defense Bo cha don I also took hyper with swords

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Today I ha...

Today I had my first day of the white belt challenge. It was ok, I like being a black belt better because you can do more stuff. I thought it was kind if boring to do the same thing over and over again. It is nice to be a black belt because you can do more things. It was weird being in the back of the line. Also , I got a leadership 1 credit in and a meter session in. I had a great day and I hope you did to. See you guys tomorrow.

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I had a gr...

I had a great day until at the end of the day when I got kneed me in the jaw. And then my dad broke his toe.

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I had a gr...

I had a great day until at the end of the day when I got kneed me in the jaw. And then my dad broke his toe.

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1st day of the White Belt Challenge!

Today was my first day of the White Belt Challenge, I hated it, it was very boring; I think I thought that because I am so far along and doing all of the White Belt stuff is very easy and I find it hard to understand why it took me a hour and fifteen minutes to work on white belt stuff when I first started. It did definitely feel different; it felt weird "starting all over" and being a white belt, I could not really do anything throughout the whole class because of it. I remember 1st starting, and not knowing anything, and now I really realize how far I have gotten in Taekwondo and how much I have accomplished! Knowing how much I have accomplished in my life makes me want to keep working hard and work harder to achieve more goals! I LOVE Taekwondo and I have high confidence...

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new day

Everyday is a new day and ever day we get closer and closer to black belt testing. I am looking forward to it. 

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Today is s...

Today is school after one whole week. It was difficult getting up at 5am to do my run but somehow managed to drag myself out of bed and do the run. Just came back from my morning run with dad. Getting ready for school. Time flies. Its 6.30am and i have very little time before bus comes. Bye

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A lil Stronger

Feeling a little stronger today. A boiled eggs and toast... does wonders.I've tried to do a little extra on requirements today, not trying to overexert, but so badly need to catch up. Looking forward to Instructors Camp!Hope all are well

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Today I ha...

Today I had and still have plenty of work to do. I have a couple tests tomorrow and I have to prepare.

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Had a good...

Had a good long weekend this past weekend, went to a good black belt class this past saturday, did self defenses from neutral stance on saturday, which is really hard but looks like i found something i really need to work on haha. Still got my requirements done this weekend as well

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I forgot t...

I forgot to do my journal yesterday(I am still in the green) but I do not like missing a day on journals. Yesterday I had s great day. I went to black belt class and sparring. After that we went home and then my sister's friends dad got a promotion and invited us over for dinner. I had a salad with grilled chicken in it. It was really good. When we got home I watched dolphin tale 2. It was a really good movie and you guys should watch it. I also watched 1000 to 1 last week which was also a good movie. Today I did my homework and exercises. I also watched dawn of the planet of the apes. That was a good movie too. Whenever I watch a movie I am doing my exercises at the same time. See you guys tomorrow.

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Late Night Workout

I got up a little late today which did not make me happy, but I did get a lot of rest! Soon after I got downstairs I ate and then started to do my exercises, I got a lot done and then I had to take a break and finish my homework, then I had to go to church and then a class, and now I am going to finish my exercises! I am a little worried, because I think I accidentally left my Black Belt notebook at Master Evins school, and I am very worried that I won't be able to get it back before class tomorrow. My mom said that she would go and get it if it is there but I don't  know when that would be. Next time I will be more careful! I had to do a few extra things to do, and I set it...

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I had a gr...

I had a great day today but still have a very hard project. My life is good and i'm looking forward to being a black belt.

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Trying to ...

Trying to get back into my requirement routine after sickness, being with my friend, and snow days. Had to work today for 9 hours, but I'll be working on requirements after dinner.

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lazy sunday

Today I am having a lazy day and it is really hard to even make these journal today

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Yesterday ...

Yesterday had a good Black Belt Class and Sparring class. I am definitely understanding the variations in sparring and what I need to work on. I am ready for school next week. Our make up days are now in March during our spring break.

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Hello good...

Hello good day today. I'm currently working on poomsaes with my sisters, no time to waste.

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I had a gr...

I had a great day went to black belt class and still went to my cousin Christian's birthday party. I am back home and ready for another day.

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I had a gr...

I had a great day went to black belt class and still went to my cousin Christian's birthday party. I am back home and ready for another day

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Sparring Class

Today I went to Taekwondo and then I went to Sparring Class. I really think that I am getting better at sparring, and I am learning a bunch of new things, that are fun to practice against an opponent to try and improve my skills. I hope that everyone had a great day. I hope that everyone has been keeping up with your exercises.

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2 clsses

Made it through both the Black Belt class AND sparring class today. YEAH! I am pretty tired though. Going to read a little of my book and call it a night.

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Slowed down a little today

Dealing with a very sore throat I throttled it down a little today. I attended BB & Sparring Classes but did not run. I did bump up my requirements a little when I got home.

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left my book

Yesterday I left my book at school and I hope they will sigh a peace of paper. But I did not mean to take it to school.

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Why I do not like the winter.

The is cold, gives you a cold or a stuffy nose and is not at all great to do a 2 mile run in.

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Why I do not like the winter.

The is cold, gives you a cold or a stuffy nose and is not at all great to do a 2 mile run in.

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Why I do not like the winter.

The is cold, gives you a cold or a stuffy nose and is not at all great to do a 2 mile run in.

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Why I do not like the winter.

The is cold, gives you a cold or a stuffy nose and is not at all great to do a 2 mile run in.

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Why I do not like the winter.

The is cold, gives you a cold or a stuffy nose and is not at all great to do a 2 mile run in.

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Why I do not like the winter.

The is cold, gives you a cold or a stuffy nose and is not at all great to do a 2 mile run in.

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Why I do not like the winter.

The is cold, gives you a cold or a stuffy nose and is not at all great to do a 2 mile run in.

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Why I do not like the winter.

The is cold, gives you a cold or a stuffy nose and is not at all great to do a 2 mile run in.

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Why I do not like the winter.

The is cold, gives you a cold or a stuffy nose and is not at all great to do a 2 mile run in.

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Why I do not like the winter.

The is cold, gives you a cold or a stuffy nose and is not at all great to do a 2 mile run in.

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Why I do not like the winter.

The is cold, gives you a cold or a stuffy nose and is not at all great to do a 2 mile run in.

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Why I do not like the winter.

The is cold, gives you a cold or a stuffy nose and is not at all great to do a 2 mile run in.

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Why I do not like the winter.

The is cold, gives you a cold or a stuffy nose and is not at all great to do a 2 mile run in.

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Why I do not like the winter.

The is cold, gives you a cold or a stuffy nose and is not at all great to do a 2 mile run in.

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Why I do not like the winter.

The is cold, gives you a cold or a stuffy nose and is not at all great to do a 2 mile run in.

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Why I do not like the winter.

The is cold, gives you a cold or a stuffy nose and is not at all great to do a 2 mile run in.

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Why I do not like the winter.

The is cold, gives you a cold or a stuffy nose and is not at all great to do a 2 mile run in.

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Why I do not like the winter.

The is cold, gives you a cold or a stuffy nose and is not at all great to do a 2 mile run in.

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Why I do not like the winter.

The is cold, gives you a cold or a stuffy nose and is not at all great to do a 2 mile run in.

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Why I do not like the winter.

The is cold, gives you a cold or a stuffy nose and is not at all great to do a 2 mile run in.

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Why I do not like the winter.

The is cold, gives you a cold or a stuffy nose and is not at all great to do a 2 mile run in.

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Why I do not like the winter.

The is cold, gives you a cold or a stuffy nose and is not at all great to do a 2 mile run in.

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Why I do not like the winter.

The is cold, gives you a cold or a stuffy nose and is not at all great to do a 2 mile run in.

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Why I do not like the winter.

The is cold, gives you a cold or a stuffy nose and is not at all great to do a 2 mile run in.

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Why I do not like the winter.

The is cold, gives you a cold or a stuffy nose and is not at all great to do a 2 mile run in.

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Why I do not like the winter.

The is cold, gives you a cold or a stuffy nose and is not at all great to do a 2 mile run in.

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Why I do not like the winter.

The is cold, gives you a cold or a stuffy nose and is not at all great to do a 2 mile run in.

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Why I do not like the winter.

The is cold, gives you a cold or a stuffy nose and is not at all great to do a 2 mile run in.

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Why I do not like the winter.

The is cold, gives you a cold or a stuffy nose and is not at all great to do a 2 mile run in.

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Why I do not like the winter.

The is cold, gives you a cold or a stuffy nose and is not at all great to do a 2 mile run in.

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Why I do not like the winter.

The is cold, gives you a cold or a stuffy nose and is not at all great to do a 2 mile run in.

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Why I do not like the winter.

The is cold, gives you a cold or a stuffy nose and is not at all great to do a 2 mile run in.

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Saturday

If I was a superhero, I think my name today would be "Super Sore!" Haha. But, seriously. Some days are easier than others, and this cold weather definitely isn't helping. Being sore though, I know I am pushing myself. I've been really hammering down some of the forms we don't get a chance to practice that often (attack/defense form, staff, etc...) Instructor's Camp is next weekend! Definitely looking forward to it. Hopefully, I will be able to knock out some requirements with that as well!

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Yesterday ...

Yesterday was another good day. I finished all my requirements by mid-day (No School again yesterday). Then I played with my sister for a while before i went for my swimming class in the evening. I had a great class yesterday and per our normal schedule we end class with a medley race. We had to do 250 mts (10 laps) with breaststroke, butterfly, back stoke and freestyle. As soon as the race started all my other friends swam really fast. I swam at a decent pace as i knew i had to keep going for 10 laps. My friends got exhausted by the 3rd lap. I started swimming fast after lap 7 and the final lap i made a sprint to the finish. I was done way before my friends could finish. My Master was very proud of me. I am working very hard as I really want to be...

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Today we h...

Today we had fun running the pacer test where you run up and down the gym and I got 35 highest of the class. I hated when we did a test you have to wait until your classmates are done. I was playing soccer and beat my dad

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Today was ...

Today was fully of tae kwon do stuff. Once I got home, I ran 2 miles but there was this one patch of sidewalk which was iced for about 20m. Then I went to class and my little sisters forced me to do a bunch of stuff afterwards. I don't enjoy doing poomsaes at home more than at class. At home it feels kinda cramped bc of the furniture and in class, my Masters and Instructors are there to correct me if I forget something, which I really appreciate. :)

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My day was...

My day was good. But I have some home work. And I am going to working on my project. I hope everybody is up the requirement.

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Tonight, e...

Tonight, even with it being really cold, I still got my daily requirements done tonight. Still trying my best in everything . Black Belt Strong!

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Keeping up

I am still doing good on my exercises, but I hope that soon I will be able to have one day off a week, from doing exercises. I am excited for black belt class tomorrow and I can't wait to continue working on our Bocho Dan stuff. I hope that everyone had a great day. I hope that everyone has been keeping up with your exercises!

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RAOK ?

so... I wonder If not cussing and individual at the IRS out could be considered a RAOK. ???? on another note: reading my book, I liked this: ""But if you believe yourself worthy of the thing you fought so hard to get, then you become an instrument of God, you help the Soul of the World, and you understand why you are here." Paublo Coelho I did BB class and PMAA class both last night. Slowly with the help of new meds beginning to get some solid foods in me. Still doing a lot of smoothies but I think they have been a huge help in getting through this bout. Feeling a little stronger.. Just trying to be like the little train that could. ... "I think I can, I think I can, I Think I can.".... My colors are not looking good, but I am in no way giving up....

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Black belt class

I went to black belt class today. I got a lot of stuff in. I thought I was doing great but now I am in the red for mentor and mentee sessions and I am in the orange/yellow for leadership 1(helping out in class). I NEED to get caught up with that and I need to start on my essays. See you guys tomorrow.

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free food

Today we ate some food that was for Chinese new year that the class paid for a few weeks ago. It was good and I had fun. Comment about what you did today. Bye

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Ok in my ...

Ok in my next life I want to be a Bird. By you say? Because when the cold weather comes I can fly further south. At 11degrees it is TO COLD! Lost the feelings in my fingers today and what would have taken me 15 minutes to do took me 45 minutes. It was COLD. But no a good note had a awesome time with my mente tonight.

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I had a gr...

I had a great black belt class today and worked on a lot of stuff. I also got a lot of stuff done.

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Why I do not like the winter.

The is cold, gives you a cold or a stuffy nose and is not at all great to do a 2 mile run in.

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Its anothe...

Its another cold day today. The Cabarrus schools are closed today as well. We did not have school the whole week but we have make up day tomorrow. I am hoping that it will be cancelled tomorrow and i can come for Black Belt Class and Sparring class. The good thing about the schools being closed is that I have slept a lot and feeling a lot better now physically. I have been pulling off a lot of requirements as well. Stay Warm!!!

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nice Thursday

I had a very enjoyable Thursday. Work and Taekwondo both went very well.

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Eh busy da...

Eh busy day today. Rowing plus TKD. Sitting here, doing homework and working in requirements in-between

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Still doing good

I am still a little tired, but it is better. I am still doing good and keeping up with my exercises! I hope that everyone had a great day! I hope that everyone has been keeping up with everything?! Stay strong.

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Sparring

I took sparring today. I only got 5 sparring rounds in but I still learned something new. I had a great day. I had a 2 hour delay but it seemed as long as a regular day. I have another 2 hour delay tomorrow. See you tomorrow.

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2 hour delay in a row

Today my school had a 2 HOUR DELAY and tomorrow we have a TWO HOUR DELAY. What is your school doing tomorrow?

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I had a ha...

I had a hard time trying to spin the staff the right way but it dosent go the way I. I also helped out with a class and tried taking family class but I fell and I had to sit out. I also hated when I had to do staff self defeense

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I had a gr...

I had a great day and had a great sparring class. I also went to my friends house.

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work out day

i did a very long work out that trailed through 2 classes. But it was worth it. I practices Basic Forms 1, 2, and 3 as well as Wang ho 1. I did 225 push ups and sit ups. It was a lot but i really liked it and i caught up a lot.

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Well getti...

Well getting harder and harder to make things work, been really busy with my environmental job, actually the roof has come off it is so busy up till midnight trying to get things completed and still work out, I have not been to a training class in about 2 weeks due to the environmental work and having to make sure I still have a family. I have been working out and doing forms and self defense, staff and some stick forms. I have been also doing sword but have missed several classes and they want to test in March, ha I do not think that is going to happen. Anyway going to enter all me stuff today so do not think I did it in one day just the amount over the last couple of weeks.

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We don't h...

We don't have school today as well. So it will be 1 week tomorrow since we went to school. I am feeling bored at home. I finish all my requirements by mid day and feel extremely bored. My sister and I played WII games for a while yesterday. I hope the weather gets warm and we go to school from tomorrow.

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Tired

Today was a good day, I went to Taekwondo, and I learned a few new things! The only problem, was that I was very tired; everything crashed down on me from all the days of exercising today, and I did not feel like doing anything. I hope that everyone had a great day!

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Had a good...

Had a good time in class tonight, at Belmont 4:30 Class which is Red Belt and Up Class, we did a few forms, then we did practicality of certain self defenses. I enjoy doing those because it helps me think of what i can do, if something doesnt go the way like any of our color belt self defenses work. It makes you think of other things :)

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Good day. ...

Good day. Did a bunch of stuff. I have to do more poomsaes and such.

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I had a ve...

I had a very good day today and got a lot of stuff in for the cycle. And I learned that my school hasn't opened for three days.

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