Spring 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!

Mid day for me :\

Today was a fun, but annoying day. I woke up fine, but I had a stuffy nose, and I had a basketball game soon after I woke up. The score was 54 - 23 I am pretty sure. After that, me and my mom went to go pick up one of her friends from their house to go to an event that was happening. We stayed there a while. The whole time we were at the event, I felt sick to my stomach. After that, we went to a food place called pokebowl. I had some sushi and a drink called ramune. I had the grape flavor of the ramune. I got home, did an hour of poomsae and self-defense each, and coded some. I tried to make a game, but I didn't get to finish it. After all of that, I settled down for bed.

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Jordan Small Journal Entry #42

Today was ok, I woke up to go to BB class, after that I went to my grandmas house for like 3 hours then went to get some Italian ice. Then I went home and chilled, later I ate dinner then did the rest of my requirements.

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Happy Valentines Day!!

Happy Valentines Day everyone!! I got up to go to black belt class, stayed for work, came home to run, finished up requirements and then had a Galentines party with my friends!! That was super fun, we decorated pink sunglasses and we each brought a board of different foods. It was so much fun! Now I'm relaxing and watching the olympics with my family! Have a good rest of the weekend!! ~ Peyton

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Journal 42

Pretty cool day. I did my requirements in the morning then went to my friends house for a sleepover l. We made some chocolate banana bread with strawberries because we normally bake every sleepover. Anyway that’s pretty much it, we’re watching a horror movie now.

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Sid - 02/14

I couldn’t do the journal for Friday or Thursday, so ill do it now even though it doesn’t count. I went to the basketball finals for my school basketball team on Thursday , but we lost. Thats also why I couldn’t make it to sparring. Then on Friday I couldn’t make it to BBC because I injured my arm. Now, we finally made it to Saturday (today). Today again I couldn’t make it to BBC in the morning because I had to run 10 kilometers. I woke up at 6 and went ti go to the event in my friend’s car. Then we ran 10 k, and got a neal with hit chocolate after for free. The event was sponsored by the sketchers company. Now I barely even have to run for this weeks cycle requirements😀😀

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Arvaan's Diary - Day 41 Of Black Belt Journey

Day 41: Today I did a lot of activities! First, I played on our comunity playground. It was really fun! Next I played basketball and scored most of the shots. Finally, I got some books from the library. I also went to Walmart to get some food. I did my practice and also ate fish sandwich. I like it a lot! Then, I got some rest for Sunday. Have a nice day!

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2/14

Good evening, I got up went to class and had a session with Adam. He I ready to test next week and im happy for him. Came home and went ice skating at the WWC, it the last weekend. Now back home to chill and rest.

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2/14/26

Today was a okay day. I woke up and my leg was still hurting so I decided it would be best to take off this Saturday black belt class so I don't get further injured. I then did some of my physical requirements that didnt cause strain on my leg. After I studied the black belt test then wrote a essay for Taekwondo.

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02/14/26

I woke up extra early to go to a weekend black belt class, and then I helped out with a class. It was super fun, I went home and knocked out some requirements and essays. 

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2/13/26

Not much to note for today. I was able to get a black belt class, sparring class, leadership credit, and a mentor session in one day which was pretty nice. Unfortunately, I could only really spar at full power because I didn’t want to injure my toes any further. Nevertheless, sparring was still fun. Had dumplings today too!

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2/13/26

TODAY WAS MY BIRTHDAY!!! We had no school today which was super nice. Some of my friends came over and we played soccer for a while. After that I had some relatives come over but they stayed kind of late and I missed my black belt weekend class. I did manage to make sparring which was fun. After sparring I came home and my dad got sushi! After dinner we watched predator badlands which was pretty good . Now I’m about to sleep. Bye.

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Friday February 13, 2026

Today was a good at school, I passed out Valentine's Day cards to my class mates and I received some as well. I didn't get a chance to go to Black Belt class tonight because I went to the Mallard Creek vs Julius Chambers basketball game with my Grandparents. Chambers won the game and afterwards, we went to Kentucky Fried Chicken to pick up some dinner and came home and ate. I washed my uniform to prepare for class tomorrow.

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Today was a good day!   Got a lot of practice in black belt class tonight and a mentor session. 

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2/13

Today was good, very busy. At school there was a candy shop in the morning, which was chaotic. During school nothing really happened, I was happy it was Friday though! After school we went straight to rolls and falls and the BBC, which was fun. After that our parent’s surprised us and took us out for dinner! Which was are really yummy! When we got home I did I some homework and then worked on stuff. Now I am getting ready for bed. :)

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Friday the 13th

Good class tonight with some double stick work. And cinawales as well. A mentee session afterwards with Ms. Marina rounded out the day. Ticking things off my list of questions but also adding them as well😂 For those of you going through the cycle for the first time, use this time to get your answers to all of your questions. About your poomsaes, self-defenses, kicks, weapons, the test, everything. Don't wait until the overnight to find out that you have practiced something wrong the whole time or that you didn't learn things that are on your curriculum. Work on your essays, don't wait until the last minute. Enough advice for the night, have a good weekend and I'll see you in class.

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2/13/26 3 day weekend

Finally it’s Friday. Went to school like every ordinary day, and got some gifts today . After school my mom picked me up and we went to Tkd, where I did rolls and falls class and black belt class. I have some catching up on some miles but everything else is good. 3 day weekend!

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Friday

Today is Friday I had school and I wore red for valentines day, otherwise it was a normal day, after school I came home and did some homework, then went to a soccer workout and watched something with my mother.

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February 13

I've been working hard to shave off the Saturdays I have to work. I should only have to work one more tomorrow and I'll be done. However, today I did not have time to exercise and make it to black belt class. Sad face and what not.

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Cool Friday

Today was a fun day. When I got to school, I saw all the candy that we were going to pass out for Valentine's Day. Also, we got to play blooket all day because we got a class prize. For math, we played a blooket, and did review for our test next week. For reading, we did a blooket about our book that we are reading, The Phantom Tollbooth. For lunch, I had a lunchable and me and my friend were trying to make a plant. For recess, I played soccer and I scored a goal. For intervention, we did a blooket about animals, and we made little bags for the valentine's candy we were getting. For encore, we went outside for like 5 minutes, and because some people wanted to get into a fight, we went inside. For science, we played another blooket, and we had free time on our...

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2/13

My day was good I had school and a couple of test then after school I went to Friday prayer then I had chipotle, I hade randomly saw one of my friends in chipotle. Then later I went to the gym.

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2/13/26

Today was a pretty good Friday. I got to school early for art club and I was able to work some more on my mural. Also, it was 3 of my friends birthdays so I was able to bring them gifts... it's so fun to see their reactions when they open them :) The rest of the school day was chill. Straight from school I went to BBC and rolls & falls. It was nice because we got to work on sinuwales. I can always use a refresher on those ;) Afterwards, My parents surprised my sisters and I by taking us out for pizza. I can't believe we're already half way through cycle! I don't know if it's just me but it has FLOWN by. Have a good weekend everybody!

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Journal 41

Pretty average day again. I have a lot of projects though so that’s not fun at all. One of them I’m doing on one of my favorite music artist so that’s cool I guess. I went to black belt class and sparring after my run. I also got a mentor session where we worked on board breaking. That’s it.

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Jordan Small Journal Entry #41

Today was mid, I woke up, went to school, came home, did homework and went to TKD. Today I went to rolls and falls class as well as BB class. After that, I came home and ate dinner then ran a mile as well as do requirements.

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Journal #31 - 2/13/2026 Lalitha

I’m super tired today; IFYKYK. But anyway, I still pushed through and finished my requirements and wrapped up another essay. There’s no school on Monday, so the three‑day weekend is definitely nice. I’m planning to use it to catch up on my requirements, and I’m also doing my empathy challenge this weekend, so I’m going mute for that. Overall, it was a good Friday, just a long one. Hope everyone’s doing well, and good luck with the rest of the cycle.  - ⟭⟬ Lalitha Sree Damarla⁷ ♪(^∇^*) 

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2 / 13 / 26

Today at school we had a pep rally. I think it was to celebrate the winter sports for the school but other than that I have no idea why there was a pep rally. After school, I came home and did as many requirements as I could before going to King Tiger for black belt class. Class was pretty good because we worked on double stick form one and two which was much needed. Then after class I worked on hapkido forms and the takeaways. After class, I came home and finished up my requirements that I did not get to before class. - Lucas

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02/13/26

I had an elearning day today since its a teacher workday. After I went straight to piano and then to KT for a weekday BBC. I went home and started relaxing while watching the winter olympics.

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Arvaan's Diary - Day 40 Of Black Belt Journey

Day 40: Today was a nice valentines day! Even though I had to redo my essay, I still had lots of fun because of all the candy I exchanged with my classmates and teacher. Once I came home, I looked through all of my candy, cards, and toys that I got and I ate one of the candys. I had extra free time, so I did some practice and played games with also watching a movie! I ate pizza and waffle fries. It was super yummy and savory! Then, I went to bed and brushed my teeth. I hope you have a nice valentines day tomorow!

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2/13/26

Today was a decent day. I made oreo pancakes in food and nutrition which was good. After I went to the gym and did all my physical requirements although I went lighter because my leg was hurting.

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2/13

Tonight it was just Trent and I running the dojang. We had black belt class, sparring, and mentor sessions. Everything went great as I focused mainly on weapon forms, rolls, and falls. At this point in the cycle, I'm trying to make sure everyone of the candidates has learned all the forms and self defenses required for them. It's a lot to go through but they're doing a good job with practicing them.

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2/13/26

Today was a normal eventful Friday i went to a club at my school and had a test in ELA but i did better than i thought i would on it and after school i went to taekwondo, took sparing and black-belt class, and got the signatures from the jr.instructors camp

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WE ARE HALFWAY!!

Today marks the end of week 6 in a 12 week cycle so we are officially halfway!! Pat yourself on the back and celebrate tonight because you have gotten through half of it. Also, make sure to thank your mentors, mentees, instructors, and masters. But especially your parents or who ever has driven you back and forth to class, helped you with requirements, made sure you are on track, cheered you on. Because those people are in it with you too. Also take this weekend to make sure you are on track, its a great weekend to catch up if you are behind or get ahead! Update the website, check how many classes/credits you have, mentor/mentee sessions, journals, and requirements. Have an amazing weekend everyone!! ~ Peyton

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Friday

School was pretty light today. I didn't have any quizzes or tests, so that was good. We just did some review stuff and some assignments. In PE, I played volleyball at first, but that was boring, so I continued with basketball. In Spanish, we were prepping for our quiz. For the last 30 minutes of class, we went outside and had "Fun Friday," where we could play with our friends with balls or whatever. After I came home, I did my physical requirements and then got ready for BBC class. It was fun, and then after, we had sparring, which was ok. I hurt my thumb after, but I am fine. I just came home, and I think I may have to go to a party, so I have to leave soon. Bye.

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2/13

Today I went to school and celebrated valentines with my friends and now I gonna chill at home tonight with my family and take a break. I will see everyone back at class tomorrow.

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2/13

I am so happy to be closing out week 6 of cycle, halfway through the cycle. The first half of this journey has been great can't wait to see where the second half takes me.

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nap

Today was a fine day. In math we did subtracting mixed numbers with different denominators. Reading we read our book. Lunch was in AIG. Recess I played soccer. We had AIG again after recess was done. After that was all review about whether. When I got home, I had a headache, so I took a nap. I was not expecting the nap to be 5 hours long, so I missed half the day. Tomorrow is Valentine's Day for our school, so I will need to bring some candy bags for my classmates. For our class, it is fun Friday, and I already know that I know that I got fun Friday because I finished my homework, and all my classwork. I wonder what I will do during fun Friday tomorrow. Also tomorrow marks the 12 years that I had Leo, my dog. HE was between 1 and 3 when we got...

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Journal 35

Today was a good day ran two miles helped out with class and I started my empathy challenge today im going mute for 24 hours it's already pretty hard and it's only been a hour would have been longer but I got mad at my game and started yelling at it anyways peace

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2/12/26

Very busy day today. After school, I had to take a physics test which was way harder than I thought. Right after, I had to meet up with my classmates to finish a project. Finally I get to go home and wind down a bit.

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02/12/26

My school had a pep rally where two grades competed for a volleyball tournament. After that I did my homework and went to KT to help out and for sparring. I got back home and watched the Winter Olympics with my parents.

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2/12

My day was very tiring today I didnt have a lot of sleep so I did bad in gym my muscle where sore and i could barely lifgt any weights. 

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Thursday

Woke up when outside in gym and ag and did a lab in ag and helped the goats and donkeys and chickens.

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Carter Mech

today was chill nothing much. hope Friday will also be chill

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February 12th

I should have all the extra work done by the end of this week and will be returning to a normal schedule. Happy day, happy days. 

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Jordan Small Journal Entry #40

Today was alright, I woke up to go to school, after school I came home and did my homework and studying. I also ran 3 miles on the football field and got a teacher to time me, my time was 29:31. After I did my homework I went to KT for sparring class, after that, I went home and did my requirements.

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Journal #30 - 2/12/2026 Lalitha

Today was a normal school day, nothing too out of the ordinary. After school I went to help with the Senior Tiger class; I led warm‑ups and worked with a green belt on their poomsaes, which went pretty well. After that I had my mentor session where we went through the single stick form, staff form, and a few poomsaes. Once I got home, I finished up my requirements and wrapped up the day. Pretty steady overall. Hope everyone’s doing well, and good luck with the rest of the cycle.  - ⟭⟬ Lalitha Sree Damarla⁷ ( •̀ ω •́ )y ✨  

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Thursday February 12, 2026

Today was a great Thursday because it's almost Valentine's day and my Papa's birthday. We went outside for recess and spent time at the playground. When I got home today I completed my homework and worked on my poomsaes.

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2/12

Today was good, very normal. Nothing really happened at school. After school I did some homework and played outside with my sister. Then we went to sparring with was good. Then when we got home I had a snack and did the requirements. Now I am watching more Olympics and getting ready for bed. :)

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2/12

This morning we worked a lot on poomsaes with Master Evins at training. I enjoyed it as we practiced the poomsaes that is higher than what I've learned which is fun. I like learning them especially the weapons forms. My dad left today to California so visit my grandparents so we had Jakhye and Avery teach the two junior tigers class today. They did well, they don't have a lot of practice teaching yet but their doing a good job. 

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2 / 12 / 26

Today I had a normal day at school. This week it seems that nothing has been interesting at all at school. After school, I went to King Tiger to do some leadership credits and a mentor session. I went home so I could complete some requirements and eat dinner. Then I went back to King Tiger for a mentee session and sparring class. My MCL is really giving me trouble so I had to wear a knee brace for sparring class. Not to comfortable, especially because my brace is ancient. After sparring, I came home and finished up the requirements I did not do before class. - Lucas 

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2/12/26

Today I ofcourse  woke up and went to school, where I caught up on most of work and learned about war world 1. Then I took the bus home and went to taekwondo where I got leadership and assistance, and also went to sparring. Nothing much special today 🙂

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Arvaan's Diary - Day 39 Of Black Belt Journey

Day 39: Today was a somewhat good day. I turned in my valentines bag for candys and cards. Once I came home, I made some valentines cards with candy in it. After that, I finished all of my remaining homework and ate dinner! I finished my dinner pretty quickly, so I was able to brush my teeth and go to bed early. Have a nice valentines day everyone! :)

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Journal 40

Alright day. Got up early and finished some requirements. At school we didn’t do much. In engineering we built a cardboard house so that was cool. Then I came home and went straight to a dentist appointment after. Finally I went on my run, then went to class to finish some more requirements and help with the adult class. I still have some minor requirements left to knock out when I get home. Excited to go to bed.

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3.5 Day Weekend!!

I'm so excited because I have e-learning tomorrow, and then Monday off for President's Day. And I'm actually doing nothing this weekend! Work and class Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Then Galentines with my friends on Saturday which I am so excited about!! Unfortunately I still can't have any sweets but it my last day is next Friday 2/20!! Other than that, I'm chilling out this weekend, getting ahead on running, requirements, and maybe even starting/finishing some essays!! Keep up the amazing work everyone! ~ Peyton

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2/12/26

Today was a decent day. I went to school where there was nothing out of the usual then came home and did all my physical requirements, ran 1 mile, and worked on forms and self defence. After I went to taekwondo where I assisted the 6:15-7:00 class then got a mentor session in.

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2/12/26

Today was just normal i went to school, got back home and finished the rest of my requirements because i didn't have time to do it all in the morning today then studied for a reading end of unit test tomorrow and finished the rest of my homework

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Thursday

Today is Thursday I had school, at P.A I ran a mile for the cycle, came home, did some homework, and worked out.

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Thursday

I didn't have too much work in school today. I finished all my work without having homework, which I am happy about. I came back from school about an hour ago, so I finished most of my physical requirements. I am going to go to D-Bat after my dad drops off my brother at the gym, which I am excited for. Today, I think I will focus on hitting because two days ago, I did pitching. I also noticed that today is the halfway mark to the cycle. I can't believe how far I have came and looking at my log, I am surprised by the amount of minutes and miles I have done of various exercises. I have completed 2 requirements fully already, which makes me really proud. I hope everyone is proud of this accomplishment so far.

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2/12

Today was a good day, went to school had Pe, came home did homework and jump on trampoline. Now headed got class for Adam and sparring.

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2.12.26

Today was a another long day. But luckly I didn't have testing but It was a fun day in all to be honest and I had pe so is was very fun we played baseball and I was the MVP of the game I caught a ball it went through someone's hand and I caught it and I caught many balls and I hit 4 homruns in that game and we won the game 9-5 so that was a w.  

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2-12

We are 1/2 way through cycle and I can see the difference in me.  I am so grateful for this journey and can't wait for it to be done.  Each week gets easier but also harder with the amount that needs to be done. Looking forward to the finish line and saying," I did hard things!"

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Wednesday February 11, 2026

Today was a long day. I had more testing in school today and I got home I had to do my homework and require reading. Later I met with my mentee and went to sparring and blackbelt class. After class I work on my poomsaes with my mentor. When I got home I ate and finished my homework.

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Wednesday

Run this morning, followed by the gym. Then lots of stripe testing today in classes. Session with two of my mentees tonight, working on Bolo. They have picked up on it very well. Proud of them! Then some weapons work work Master Chelley and Instructor Rob. And home to some stretching and Advil for my very sore legs. See some of you in sparring tomorrow!

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35

Today was a good day.  I got in my requirements and I’m tired and ready for bed.

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Journal 34

Today was a good day helped out and led warm-up for a class had a mentor and mentee session took sparing plus blackbelt class besides that I tried a custard donut I forgot the brand but I give it a solid 7 Boston creme donuts from dunkin are some of the best things you can eat anyways peace

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2/11/26

Today I had a math test I I did pretty good in my opinion. Then after school my Mimi got me from the bus and I did some requirements then went to sparring class and black belt class then had the best dinner ever then went to bed.

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Journal #29 - 2/11/2026 Lalitha

Today was an async school day, so things were pretty relaxed on that side. I got my requirements done earlier, and later I walked to the dojang. I started with my mentor session, then helped out in the Senior Tiger class where I led kicks. After that I had my mentee session, followed by sparring, and then BBC where we did the single stick form, a few poomsaes and self defense-attacks to finish everything off. It was a full TKD day, but a good one. Hope everyone’s doing well, and good luck with the rest of the cycle.  - ⟭⟬ Lalitha Sree Damarla⁷ ( •̀ ω •́ )y ✨

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2/11/26

Very uneventful day. The most interesting thing that happened in school was that we had a quiz in English class. I think I did pretty well. I didn’t get to help out with the junior tigers today but I did get my black belt credit in! Anyways I need to go to bed now, so goodnight everyone!

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2/11

My day was good i had school in school i talked with a bunch of my friends then in gym it was arms and back day and i was barbell rowing 180 lbs more that any else in my class. After school i went to Wendys than i went to takwando and completed my white belt challenge for my black belt testing. 

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Sid - 02/11

Today was a normal day. I had PE in school today so that brightened my day up a bit. I also couldn’t make it to sparring today because I came late from basketball practice. My team made it to the finals, which we are playing tomorrow, which I am really excited for. That was my day. Just one more day until friday!

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February 11th

I've been working hard this week to try and cut the number of Saturdays I have to make up because of the snow.  You've got to do what you've got to do isn't very fun sometimes. Everybody have a great day.

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Middle of the week

Today was a very cool day. I woke up good. Math started as usual. We did some adding mixed numbers with different denominators. Reading was ok. We just read some more of our book, The Phantom Tollbooth. Lunch was ok. I had mac and cheese for lunch today. Recess was cool because I got a good goal. I also switched teams in the middle of the match due to the other team's best player was not showing up the game. Intervention was ok. Science was ok because we did review about weather and all the other stuff about it. Encore was fun because we played games. There was not much stuff going on at school. When I got to taekwondo, I hung out with my friends and got all my requirements done. I lead the down warmups because they are my favorite thing to lead. After taekwondo, I had a basketball game....

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2/11/26

Today had nothing going on for the most part at school ss was boring and we had a test which sucked but in science we got a new project assigned about plants.. they could choose anything but they choose plants and photosythesis but after school i went to taekwondo and helped out in classes and took high-belt class

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02/11/26

I woke up early in the morning and got my requirements done. I went to school and after school went straight to KT for a regular/help out with classes. I came back home and ate some rice and finished up my homeworks. 

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Daily journal

  Today was pretty uneventful. I went to sparring,  black belt class, and helped out in the regular class. For some reason, though, my shoulders and hips were hurting quite a lot

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2/11

Today was pretty ok. The weather was amazing! At school we had math I-ready testing, which I didn’t finish but I think went well. After school I did some homework and played outside for a little bit. Then I had a snack and when to TKD. We got a lot done, which was nice and I got to give out my first stripe! When we got home I had a little dessert and now we are doing the requirements and relax. :)

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2/11

Didn't have too much happen today. Learned a little more in my class today to prepare for assignments coming up, then went over to the dojang. My brother and I both got there early to eat lunch since we both picked up food on the way there. I liked high belt class, in the beginning Master Foster had us practice jump rolls over a partner which we don't do a lot of. Afterwards a bunch of the students started playing soccer until we had to leave. 

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Carter Mech

today at boy scouts we got camp cards to sell for people. overall chill day. me and my friend in drama set a new class record. awesome day.

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2/11/26

Today was a good day. I made handmade cinnamon rolls in foods and nutrition class for part of my new skills. After I went to the gym where I did all my physical requirements then the Greenway where I ran two miles. After I went to taekwondo where I had a mentee session then attended sparring then went to the weekday BBC.

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Wednesday

Today is Wednesday I woke up went to school I had a math test I felt good about it but I do not know what grade I got, then I went through the school day, came home, did some homework and went to TKD.

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Wednesday

School was really easy, I had 3 tests on which I got more than 90s. When I came back, I went to Taekwondo. I accomplished many things there and had a lot of fun. I just came back, and I have to go somewhere, so this is going to be short. Bye.

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Jordan Small Journal Entry #39

Today was mid, like REALLY MID, I went to school, came home, did homework, then later ate dinner and did requirements. I also ran a mile on the football field at school. Today was MID, I didn't even go to KT today. That made it boring I guess.

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2 / 11 / 2026

Today I had a regular day at school. It was pretty bland, not a lot was going on. After school, I went to King Tiger for leadership credits. I stayed their for a couple of classes and then it was time to head home. When I got home, I started doing my requirements. Since I did not get the chance  to run in the morning before school, I took an evening run. Running in the evening definitely has a vibe, however I still prefer to run in the morning. Just remember, people quit when the journey gets hard; not impossible. Stay strong. - Lucas  

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2/11/26

Today was chill. More i-Ready testing today for math and another modified schedule… today felt so much longer but I’m glad that all the testing is over. I got down to KT today to help with class and get some meetings in. That was mostly it. I’m looking forward to the rest of the week being normal. What beautiful weather we’ve been having by the way! It feels amazing outside and it’s making me so excited for the spring :) Keep it up everyone!

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Lovely Weather!!

Another day of wonderful sunshine and 65 degrees!! School was ok, not much happened. I got home, got my run in and started doing requirements. I'm finishing up now and then going to relax with my mom for the rest of the night. I hope everyone is doing well! I know the cycle can be really overwhelming right about now, because there is a lot going on and everything will start piling up soon (if it hasn't already). Just know, you're not alone this. One of the reasons we have these journals is so that we can struggle together and be a community. Its not just everyone for themselves. Your masters and instructors have gone through this and we all know how hard this is. So if you need some encouragement or some help, never be afraid to ask. Even if this isn't your first cycle, its ok to struggle too...

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Arvaan's Diary - Day 38 Of Black Belt Journey

Day 38: Today was not a bad day overall. I did my homework, my classes, my practice and exercise, and eating lots of food, too. I usually go to martial arts after my gaming, but I rode my bike this time! Then I ate dinner and went to bed. Have a nice day everyone!

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Journal 39

Same day as yesterday honestly. I had a test today and finished part 1 of a project. My legs felt worse today but I still ran so I’m chilling. I’m not going to class tho so I have time to rest them. Now I’m finishing the rest of my requirements. That’s it.

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weather is amazing

I had a great day at school and we had outdoor recess and the weather and sunshine was amazing. I ready to get to class tonight to help out and then work on my written test question.

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Running

It is nice to get outside and run, however my love for running has not improved.  It is still the bane of my existence, but I am getting better at running a complete mile without stopping.

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Tuesday

Woke up when to school had 2 test one in ela and the other in Science. When outside in gym and in ag got home and went to class.

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Yay... it's not cold

Excellent day for the cycle. Good workout this morning followed by a walk up the hill that is Birkdale Crossing Blvd and down to the end. I want even sure if I was going to run today but after the walk I was nice and warmed up again and the weather was perfect. 2.61 miles and while I was tired after the run I felt strong for the rest of the day. I'll take that feeling anytime. Happy Wednesday everyone!

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Tuesday February 10, 2026

After a long day of testing at school today, I had to come and work on my homework before taekwondo class. After my taekwondo class I had went home and ate and finished my homework. 

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Journal 33

Today was a good day ran two miles helped with class im also doing my white belt challenge im also planning to be mute for my empathy challenge thats gonna be hard because I talk alot and im trying to decide my new skill I love desert so maybe a cake or ice cream anyways peace 

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Journal #28 - 2/10/2026 Lalitha

Today was I‑Ready testing, so I went in person and finished all my tests there. Once I got back home, I did my requirements and practiced some Poomsae and self-defenses to wrap up the day. Pretty simple overall, just getting things done. Hope everyone’s doing well, and good luck with the rest of the cycle.  - ⟭⟬ Lalitha Sree Damarla⁷ ( •̀ ω •́ )y ✨

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2/10/26

Today was pretty chill. At school I ran my miles early so I was able to play some soccer and I scored a hattrick and got 2 assists. That was pretty fun. After school I went to taekwondo and helped with class. I did go in the back to have a mentee session and practiced with Brayden after. When I got home my mom made a curry which I ate.

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2/10/26

Nothing much for today. I went to school in the morning and it was an alright day, nothing special . Then I went to taekwondo where I assisted , did leadership and also attended class. Then I went home and now about to sleep. Chill day 😎

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February 10th

Work is pretty tuff right now but it's worth it.  Making up the snow days and cutting down on the Saturdays I have to work is crucial.

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33

Today was a good day.  I got all my homework done at school and got my requirements done.  

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Nice Day

I really hope the days stay like this for a while. Today felt great. I loved the warm sunny day today and enjoyed spending more time outside. I kept one window open while I did my homework. I'm finally getting a decent grasp on my class of accounting. It was pretty confusing at first but I've been practicing and got much better. Got school tomorrow after three weeks of being virtual. 

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Sid - 02/10

Today in the morning was regular. But after school, I directly went to my school basketball game. We are in the playoffs, and we just won our semi finals, so we are playing championship on Thursday. Im excited. I unfortunately missed a taekwondo class today though so that was a bummer. That was my day

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2/10

Today was pretty good. I loved the weather, it was a little strange how it got so warm so fast. At school we had I-ready ELA diagnostic, I think it went well but I didn’t finish. After school I did some homework and then I did the requirements. Tomorrow we have math I-ready, which I think will go well. Now we are watching the Olympics. :)

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2 / 10 / 26

Today I woke up and went to school and had a regular school day. After school, I went to King Tiger for some leadership credits. When I came home, I went ahead to complete my requirements. After I was done, me and my family picked up food from Jason's Deli. The food was pretty good. It was starting to get late in the evening and I once again had two tests that I needed to study for. Math and English. I took a couple of hours to study and that was my day. - Lucas.

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