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!

jump rope

Today I'm doing research on jumprope exercise it turns out that if you do it right it can build muscle, and burn more calories than running so I guess if you jump rope while running you will burn ALOT of calories

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jump rope

Today I'm doing research on jumprope exercise it turns out that if you do it right it can build muscle, and burn more calories than running so I guess if you jump rope while running you will burn ALOT of calories

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Today my b...

Today my brother was doing soo many rolls we ended up doing a competition "who could role the most". I didn't exactly win. Oh well failing is just another reason to try harder. I shall win!!!!!!

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today I di...

today I did a walk the dog and I learned not to put him in water. and now he smells.

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It was 6:3...

It was 6:30 am when my day had started; I had to get up for my 7:30 psychology class at Mitchell community college! It was another good class and ended a little early! After class, with my two friends, I went to the north lake mall for some back to school shopping! It was quite successful with many sales! I then went to the gym and finished my requirements and after went straight to my TKD class at 7, where I realized I needed to practice on my rolls.. a lot!!

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Feeling be...

Feeling better today. If you run a business remember customer service, customer service, customer service. Went to two different businesses this week, one use to be a big name, now I know why they are losing business. The second one was a small business ,they won't have my business again.And they are going to eat the cost of what i ordered for them. Went on line and will have my part in two days. Waited for a week and then was told they may have to back order it, someone forgot to do their job.

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Today I we...

Today I went over to my friends house. Then I went to my school and help my mom. then when I got home I finished up my requirements.

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Today I pr...

Today I practiced timing my pretest requirements and running again and got every accomplished again so I am starting to feel better about the pretest on Saturday. This afternoon I only took 1 taekwondo class because I have church but I did get a mentee session.

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I'm kind o...

I'm kind of nervous about the test on Saturday. I need to practice pushups, v situps and situps. I feel like I'm going to do okay with the curriculum.

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Soccer Tryouts

Yesterday I tried out for soccer. I made the first cut. One kid in my grade did not make it. I felt really bad for him. I can't wait for the next cut and I really hope I make it.

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Wednesday ...

Wednesday August 20, 2014 Today I got to hang out with some friends I have not seen in a while and later I will be going to Tae Kwon Do in Mint Hill to practice for Saturday.

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Today I ra...

Today I ran 4 miles down to the pier at the beach it was kinda hard sience the sand makes your heal lower than your toes but its better for your posture its 10:39 and im realy tired from my requirements. See ya

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Today in B...

Today in BBC I learnt that I have been doing a self defense completely wrong. Though the good news is that I found out before the black belt pre test, so hopefully I wont make that mistake there. Then at the family class I had my first white belt challenge day and it wasn't exactly the same as I thought. (I thought I was just going to keep doing bochadon stuff and the only difference was I had to line up in the back) But it was different, all I could work on was white belt things. Don't get me wrong I really enjoyed pretending to be white belt all over again, I just didn't think that is what was going to happen. :-)

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today I wo...

today I worked on self defense and I did really good exempt green belt that is tough for me because I did not pratice

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Stuff I ha...

Stuff I have not use in a long time, found their way to me today. Tiger balm , all day pain relief, heating pad. Will see what tomorrow will bring. Sunshine and a happy man.

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It was qui...

It was quite a fast day for me today! It started with a morning workout at planet fitness where I finished most of my requirements. After that I went straight to Panera to work on AP English summer assignment, we were told to do, with my friends. I also had to read In Cold Blood by Truman Capote. The day ended with a PMAA class,where I learned palice and other techniques!!

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Today was ...

Today was a really good day. I got up very early & started my running. My mom timed me today so I could make sure I could meet the pre-test requirements then we worked on all of my other exercises and pre-test items before she went to work. I really enjoy the challenge of being timed and it feels good to know I am able to do what is required for the test. This afternoon I took 2 regular taekwondo classes and got another leadership credit then we had black belt class. I got a hyper pro class, weekday black belt class and we had our 1st mentor meeting so I got a lot accomplished.

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today was ...

today was fun, I worked on every thing I would do in the pre-test and studyed my study guide.I went to 1 class in belmont today and got a mentor session during the black belt class.yay! I also got all my hyper classes done! :)

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8/19/14

so today I feel kind of bad because I have not done any journals in a while so now I am doing one. today was my second day of school and I think that it went well then I got some school stuff and then I went to TKD and that was fun I did a mentor meting, hyper class, and a black belt class then I came home and ate dinner and went to bed.

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Today I wo...

Today I woke up and went to the Ymca. Then I went home so I could get my requirements done. I also got a black belt class, a hyper pro and a mentor session.

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Today I wo...

Today I woke up and went to the Ymca. Then I went home so I could get my requirements done. I also got a black belt class, a hyper pro and a mentor session.

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Yesterday ...

Yesterday i woke up with the 24-hour stomach bug. So today i didn't feel great either. i probably won't get much done except this journal.

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End of sum...

End of summer.....played Minecraft with my internet friends, did requirements for TKD and school, and heading to class tonight. See some of you there.

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End of sum...

End of summer.....played Minecraft with my internet friends, did requirements for TKD and school, and heading to class tonight. See some of you there.

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End of sum...

End of summer.....played Minecraft with my internet friends, did requirements for TKD and school, and heading to class tonight. See some of you there.

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End of sum...

End of summer.....played Minecraft with my internet friends, did requirements for TKD and school, and heading to class tonight. See some of you there.

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End of sum...

End of summer.....played Minecraft with my internet friends, did requirements for TKD and school, and heading to class tonight. See some of you there.

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End of sum...

End of summer.....played Minecraft with my internet friends, did requirements for TKD and school, and heading to class tonight. See some of you there.

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End of sum...

End of summer.....played Minecraft with my internet friends, did requirements for TKD and school, and heading to class tonight. See some of you there.

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Today I we...

Today I went to the dentist and then I went to summer camp. At summer camp we got to watch a movie and play lots of fun games. We will be working on a closing program where I will be dancing.

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I started ...

I started my day going to my first class of school of the year, bright at early at 7am! It was at Mitchell community college; I am taking psychology through my school at a college credit. I really enjoyed that class and teacher. After class I got to finish my requirements and really push myself!! i ended my day, after TKD class, by doing the ALS ice bucket challenge, that I got nominated to do; it was both exciting and cold!

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So dose an...

So dose any one know were I can buy a new body. This one seems not to be working for me sometimes. Oh well I guess I have to live with this one.

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Easier and Easier

As I do my stuff it gets easier and easier miles get shorter push ups sit ups 

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BB Pre-Test Prep

Today in we class we were prepping for the Pre-Test on Saturday. Master Chelly said all of our stuff looked great!

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I got my r...

I got my requirements done without being distracted today. I'm very proud of myself because I haven't been able to do that lately. I think I need to work on doing my jump rope a lot more because I keep tripping. I also need to work on doing my burpees in a minute.

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Today I go...

Today I got up extra early and got all of my requirements done because I was going to go to Youth fun day at church but then decided not to go because of the weather. This afternoon I went to taekwondo & took 3 classes then after class I practiced everything on the physical test. I did good & accomplished all of the challenges. Excited about our 1st team mentor meeting tomorrow & the pretest on Saturday. I also had a good day with my popcorn fundraiser so that felt great. I had a good day. Now I am going to study for the written test until I go to bed.

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Today was ...

Today was a pretty good day.....I had my first homework assignment today I had to complete. It was very easy, but still hard. It was Social Studies homework today and we were learning about the Renaissance. It was very learning about it...Then in science we had some cool scientific equation!!!! That was all my day.....

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Today was ...

Today was really good because I got most of my requirements done in class. I am super busy now that school has started, and barley have any time for my requirements.

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Soccer

Today I was going to try out for soccer, but it didn't go too well. I didn't have my physical. We found one, but in the middle of practice we found out that it was expired. I could try out and it will impact whether or not I make the team. I hope I make it.

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my braces

today i got hit in my braces and it hurt so bad. they hurt but it will be worth it in ten years

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today I di...

today I did a lot of push ups and I walked my dog. my do is hard to take care of because I walk him and fed him.

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Today Mast...

Today Master Burkart helped me get ready for the pre test on Saturday. I think I am ready. To make sure he is going to review it again with me on Wednesday. Hope I am ready.

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Today my f...

Today my friends came over they did some exercises with me.They just left but I will see then again.

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HOME!

Today I get to stay home all day because I start school in 2 days and can't go to summer camp.                                                                                                        

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Pre test

As many people know the pre test for black belt has been moved up a week which makes me nervous cause I thought I had plenty of time to practice well not anymore

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I went to ...

I went to church this morning so I had to start my exercises much later in the day and it was really hot so my running was harder. My mom is timing me on my running, push up and sit-ups so it helps to motivate me & makes it more fun. I focus a lot on the quality of my requirements today then I spent some time studying my study guide since I didn't have class today. Then I went and played with my friends for a while and came back home to help my mom with a bunch of extra stuff, do meditation and eat dinner. After dinner I went and played again for a while then I am going to watch the Panther's preseason game tonight. We have slip & slide, fun day tomorrow with youth so I have to get up really early to get my requirements done...

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Yesterday ...

Yesterday was one in a million days. I can not recall the last time I attended a Saturday Black belt class. I must say it was awesome. To see some many young kids that are striving to better themselves. This is what KingTiger is as all about. Thank you Grandmaster Jung.

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I wish I c...

I wish I could log into this site with my ipad. I have to borrow my mom's PC to make journal entries.Today i did requirements and played minecraft with my friends

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ah!

Today I had to get a haircut.  My barber messed up and I hate my cut.:(

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Today I re...

Today I really didn't have a lot of things to do. But my dad watched Frozen with me and my mom. My dad liked the movie. I really don't have a lot more to say. :D

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I got up a...

I got up at 7:30 to get my requirements done. Then we went to the store. After that I went to basketball practice.

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Today i we...

Today i went to a Saturday black belt class and did some of my requirements. I went to a picnic this afternoon that my king tiger school was holding. I did a lot of chores too. So it has been a pretty busy day but I've done a lot of stuff.

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Saturday, August 16

Today i succesfully ran a 5k with my mom. I got all of my requirements done and i dusted off the high red poomse

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My first w...

My first weekend black belt class was a very good experience and was really fun! I liked that the class was very big compared to the normal size. I also got to go to the sparring class right after and I've started to enjoy sparring, when previously I didn't as much! After these classes, I finished my requirements for the day!

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yesterday ...

yesterday all black belt cycle people from belmont did a parents night out mini olmpics and had a total of 14 kids show up.Everyone had lots of fun that night and everybody listened to us so it was easy and FUN!

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Today I go...

Today I got up early and did my running & some of my other exercises then went to N. Charlotte for hyper pro & Saturday black belt class. After black belt class we had a quick meeting since the cycle started today and we found out our mentor teams. I got Master Shin and I am really happy about that. The pretest was moved up to next Saturday and Master Evins seemed disappointed with most of us today so I am very nervous. Going to really focus on my self defenses and poomsaes this week and my study guide. Then I came home and worked on finished up my exercises and studying. I took it pretty easy today but did things like time myself on my physical requirements and tried to really focus on making my self defenses and poomsaes really good.

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Last night...

Last night we did the parents night out. it was really fun because we played lots of dodge ball . I raised a lot of money.

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1st Official Day of Cycle

Happy 1st official day of cycle to all!!!!!! Missed class today, and the meeting, but out of town at last show of the year. Was able to get a nice run/walk in this morning but rest of the day/night is pretty much shot with work obligations. And no, just incase any one asks I did not run all those miles this morning - - -I did have to run, then walk, run some more then walk. Love the app on my new phone that tracks all your steps and miles. See everyone soon!!!

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today I di...

today I did black belt class and we worked on poomsae and self defense. then we got with our mentors and discused

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Today I have to go to . . .

Today I have to go to a baptism so I have to do my requirments in the morning.  Yesterday was my last day of summer camp I am sad.:(

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Today I go...

Today I got to hang out with my friends that I haven't seen after I came back from India and it was really fun! I also went to my first black belt class and got to finish my requirements after!

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Today at T...

Today at TKD, after summer camp, we had a parents night out. We had a ton of fun but now I'm tired so I'm going to bed

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I finished...

I finished my piano camp today and was able to show my family what a learned. I was able to get in my run and attend TKD class. Tomorrow I will attend Black Belt class.

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Today I we...

Today I went to tiger world. It was cool. my favorite was the Liger {spawn of tiger and lion}. I liked it the best becase it marked {peed} me.t got in my mouth.

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The body w...

The body was a little on the low side, so I did not do as msny requirements as I would have like to. The good thing is as I get older I am starting to listen to my own advice.

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Toady was ...

Toady was a slow day for me. I didn't do many requirements because I am still sore from class last night. Instructor Gabriel worked us hard. We did a lot of squats and my legs are very sore. Hopefully they feel better tomorrow.

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Today I go...

Today I got to visit some family friends I haven't seen in a while! They love in Florida and took a ride trip down to visit us! After I got to finish my requirements and help out at 5:30 class and take sparring class that was fun! I don't normally like sparring but I like this class:)

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Today I go...

Today I got to visit some family friends I haven't seen in a while! They love in Florida and took a ride trip down to visit us! After I got to finish my requirements and help out at 5:30 class and take sparring class that was fun! I don't normally like sparring but I like this class:)

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Great day....

Great day. Got to work and got my 2 miles in , cool mornings and a beautiful sun rise. Oh and work was OK .

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I got up t...

I got up to get my requirements done so we could go to the park. We went to the park with our cousins. I did a lot of running there. Tomorrow we are going to have a parents night out arranged by the Bo Cho Dans at my school to raise money for Levine. If you can come tomorrow please come. It is from 6:00 to 10:00 at the Belmont location.

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Family in Town

This past week or two my family has been in town and my house is a wreck with four children

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Cold

I believe I am coming down with a cold. I did not feel good at all today. I have a sore throat and am very tired. I still pushed through the day and did sparring class.

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Today I go...

Today I got finished with leadership 2 credits and I am also getting finished with my pull ups only three days left for it.

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Today i di...

Today i did most of my requirements and went to one black belt class weekday. Plus my school work.

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Don't stop believing -Journey

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Today I go...

Today I got to go to my school after a very long time. I had to go and pick up my first and new parking spot for the school year; it was a nice spot which was pretty close to the main building. I also went to hang out with my friends, got help out at the 6:15 family class and take my usual class at 7:05!

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Today I we...

Today I went running with my friend Charlie. His mom asked me to take him because she wanted him to get out of the house and stop playing with his x-box. We ran one mile and he kept up with me the whole time. Charlie used to do TKD too.

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You have t...

You have to love body ,because it will let you know when you when you did a NO NO to it. Other then that it was a awesome day.

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I've been ...

I've been able to shoot farther in basketball. I think it's because of my push ups. And I feel like my miles have been shorter and they're becoming easier to do.

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Wednesday, August 13

Today was my last day of summer ): i don't want to go back to school but i want to see my friends again. i am getting all of my requirements done, though it is hard to run because i keep getting really painful cramps. well, that was all for now.

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Today I di...

Today I did all of my requirements. after that i went over to my friend's house. then I went to my class. I even got in a mentee class.

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Today I we...

Today I went running with my friend Charlie. His mom asked me to take him because she wanted him to get out of the house and stop playing with his x-box. We ran one mile and he kept up with me the whole time. Charlie used to do TKD too.

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Today and Yesterday

Today and yesterday my group at summer camp won awards for spirit, cheering people on, and picking up trash.  sssssssssssssss

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I had a mo...

I had a mostly relaxing day because I got alot of stuff done in the morning and finished early this afternoon.I went to 2 classes in belmont then came home to enter in all my requirements. (:

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Busy day...

Today I got up early and got my running done then went to tennis camp until 12. After tennis I came home and did the rest of my exercises. I was really sore today but pushed myself to get some extra requirements done. After that I went and picked up the stuff for my fundraiser for the community service project that I am doing by myself and also picked up some supplies for our local school group fundraiser which is hosting Parents Night at this Friday night. I am really looking forward to doing both of my fundraisers. I only took 1 taekwondo class because I have church. I worked on self-defenses and kicking during class. It has been a very busy but good day.

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Not feeling well today

Woke up not feeling well! Had a long night of the sniffles and now have a killer headache. Will probably not run today but will still try to get in some jump roping along with my other requirements. In Monday night's adult class(where I have a lot of bb candidates) we did 5 rounds of jump rope. But I better not do that again tonight or they all might stop coming to my class :)

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I am atten...

I am attending a piano camp this week to learn a new skill. I am really enjoying learning how to play the piano. I want to take regular lessons. Yesterday on my run, I ran from my house up to the Harris Teeter in Mint Hill. It was nice to run a different way.

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Feeling go...

Feeling good today, findly got some miles in. Didn't get any yard work done, the rain cut in to that. Hopefully I will get it tomorrow if rain stay away.

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Today the ...

Today the summer camp went to the movies and this time we all bought some snacks for the movies. Later in the day I was going to go for a run but it started raining, so I went for a run anyways, but only a mile.

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I went to ...

I went to all three classes in belmont and had tons of fun even in the black belt class, doing flips\rolls with the mats and bags with Master Shin. :)

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Today me a...

Today me and my mom went to Walmart. I looked for one of the coke bottles with your name on it I found mine, my dad's, and my friends name on some. But I couldn't find my moms name. LOl :D

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Today was ...

Today was a really fun day. I woke up and got my requirements done so we could go to the Ymca then go to kates skates. I also got a hyper pro today because we did lots of rolls falls and kicks.

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Today it w...

Today it was back really hot again so my running was hard but I got in done then worked on all of my other requirements. After that I went to my great grandmothers and rested for a little while. This afternoon I went to taekwondo and took 2 regular classes and black belt class. I got a lot of credits in - a weekday black belt, a hyper pro and a leadership I. Tonight I spent a while studying for the written test & muscle diagram then going to bed early. I have tennis in the morning and have to get my running and some of my requirements done before I go.

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my knees!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

for a while now my knees have been hurting and today they hurt even worse. also yesterday I got hit in the knee so that didn't help.

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my knees!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

for a while now my knees have been hurting and today they hurt even worse. also yesterday I got hit in the knee so that didn't help.

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Is today Tuesday?

I am very confused because we usually go swimming on Tuesday and go to the Movies on Wednesday.....but because of the weather, we decided to do go to the movies today and then go swimming tomorrow. Now my brain cannot decide what day it is. I got a mile in with the summer campers, but the bottom fell out of the sky right when I was leaving the school for a couple of extra miles. Finding it hard to do consistent journals during the summer. A lot of nights, I don't even take home my computer, because I know I will be back here first thing in the morning. Hopefully when school starts, I will get on a better routine!

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Today I ha...

Today I had to start on my summer assignments for school so my friend and I worked together on our AP English packet! I also went to my first Tae Kwon Do class after my trip for India and it felt great it! I loved it and am excited to be back:)

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Rain rain ...

Rain rain rain you keep me from getting some miles in today. Other then that it was a good day. Looking forward to tomorrow.

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Today in t...

Today in the 6:30 class there was a new family that took their first class. That was because they saw the blow up tiger in the front and they stopped by. But I didn't get a chance to work with them. I worked with another white belt. I helped him with kwan sool in english and korean. I got some more poomsaes in during that time.

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Fun day...

Today I went tubing with my youth so I only did a few requirements but I still made it to 1 taekwondo class as soon as we got back and earned a leadership credit. It was really nice to have a full day off. I am ready to jump up and work hard tomorrow.

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