Candidate Journals

Tonight was color belt testing.  I didn't get to get any mileage in because of Debbie so I was glad that things lightened up in time to go to the dojang.  Unfortunately, in my rush to get out the door, I left my book at home and had to turn around to get it.  Testing went a bit faster than normal - I guess we just had fewer kids testing. We had one new BoCho Dan tonight - and this one was just barely out of solid white belt when we were on our first Cycle back in 2021.  It's weird seeing kids who were just starting out get to the end of color belt curriculum.  There are fewer and fewer people that probably remember us from before we tested for our First Dan.  Most people only know us as Black Belts and Instructors.

Master Foster had originally cancelled the kids' classes today due to the Cabarrus schools open house but that was in tern cancelled due to the flooding. But the roads were ok so Master Foster invited anyone to come for open floor and I took my son and i went too and was able to get a mentee and mentor session in plus work on the first two stick forms. 

Today I did some self defense, forms, and physical requirements. I also did some yard work and some some work on my essay.

  I woke up and it was pouring down rain then there was a Hurricane it stopped raining for 15 mins so I went to camp but a tree fell in the road so police came and moved it we got there late then I came home played Nintendo games with my dad then we ate dinner then I went to sparring class then watched some YouTube video's then I played some guitar for a while then I texted one of my friends then I had a shower then me and my family watched some Olympics. Good night everyone.

Rainy day today, went to the dojang in the evening for another mentor session focusing on self defense.

Today I woke up and ran my mile with my dad. Then I practiced some of my taekwondo, then I went to taekwondo, and I got my mentor and mentee session. Last I went to a baseball place where you work on hitting, fielding, and pitching. Last today was a great day and I am pushing through the cycle. Last me and my dad helped two baby cats in our bushes, and we took it to a shelter to have a safe home.

Today I worked on cleaning up my email and organizing things. I Was going to go to the dog park today and work on staff, but that was before the rain. I worked my reqs at the gym before the heading to TKD. Sparring was fine, I guess I should work on be more offensive, I think everyone is more defensive. I made protein brownies, to help with my sweet tooth. I’ve removed excess sweets from my diet for the nutrition challenges, but realistically I don’t want to not have sweets for the rest of my life. I want to be able to have good self control. So I also bought ice cream sandwiches cause there portion out. There’s 12 so I told my self I can only have one every two days.

School got cancelled so I slept in today, but when I woke up I completely all the online classwork. I ate lunch and started some physical requirements. When I was headed to the orthodontist, luckily the rain let off so I didn’t end up looking like a drowned rat. After that I headed to the dojang for a mentor session. We worked lots of self defense and it was great working with other candidates too.

Today I woke up and had my yearly physical. It took longer than I have ever seen, but I got all the paper work done for this year's sports. I then came home and got ready for work. I then headed to work; luckily, as I pulled in the rain started to die down. Work was pretty good and after work I went to sparring,  which was equally as good. I then came home and did a Peleton ride because it is so wet out. Now I am here. 

Today i woke up and ate. then i played games. i did some burpees and went to the gym. my favorite part of today is when we had freddy's for dinner. I learned how to do crossover jumproping :D. This cycle has a lot of integrity to it because you have to be honest about your requirements. Okay i'm done now.

I'm dreading starting school because I am not ready for summer to be over. I don't think any of us are to be honest. Also my schedule makes absolutely no sense. But school aside, today was pretty good. I woke up and watched some tv and played with my cat. Then I did my requirements and went to the gym and ran 2 miles which I got done super quick. Fastest 2 miles I've done so far. then did my pull ups and went home and tried to make eggs, which failed and tasted funny. Then worked on my essay a lil bit and am about to go to bed. goodnight

Today I woke up rather late.i was tired today.  I then went to king tiger for class and sparring. I tried out my new mouth guard. I was really tired after. I had Panda Express for dinner.  I made cookies afterwards.  I ate some and saved some.  That has been my day.  

I'm pretty sure anyone who would like a shower earlier today could have gone outside with a bar of soap earlier and had no problem finding off the suds.  Because of the rain (and some appointment cancellations) I was able to get some milage for the week done.  I still need a bit more milage by tomorrow for weekly requirements.  I need to start my creative form but haven't yet because I can't figure out what weapon I want to use.  Staff is the easy answer for me, but I need to figure out if I'd rather do something else.  Kamas, sword, stick,sais....guess I'll figure it out.  I really want a form where I can incorporate them all.

Today was the huge storm and school almost got cancelled. Lot going on at home so couldn’t go to sparring need to get back into the groove of doing things and get a huge catch-up on requirements.

Today, there was a storm with hard rain for almost the entire day. There were no classes for me today. I finished my requirements after lunch. After that, I ran outside for 2.2 miles after the storm. Then, I ate dinner and went to bed. I will see you on Friday.

So this morning I woke up to a big storm and we did not end up doing a run today because it was storming but we actually we did a little Wii and then we did some requirements we worked on koryo quite a bit but we did not end up going to sparring class because it's storming and it's actually still storming right now but that's about it

Today I woke up to the power out and pouring rain, but one it slowed down a bit I went for my run which was fun but after it kept raining. Then me and my dad went to the bank to get some things done then went to get some coffee, which was amazing, then I went to my friends house and we got some food and watched some tv. We got another one of my friends and headed to my house to play and swim even though it was raining a lot. We made the most out of what we had.

Today when I woke up it was storming really hard. My backyard was flooded. When the rain slowed down, we saw a turtle in our backyard. I think it was an alligator snapping turtle. Then I did a lot of requirements and went to sparring class.

Today I woke up and did my Requirements for teakwondo. Then I watch the Olympics with my mom. Then I went on a run in the rain with my dog we had fun. Then I watch more of the Olympics. Then I played with my sister. Then I went to 2 classes now I am done for the day.

Hi King Tiger Family. I hope everyone is doing well. I was able to get to TKD today and help with a class and also take Sparring. My work schedule was a little if-y today, so not sure I was going to be able to step away. It worked out. I might have to start tomorrow morning a little earlier to make it up. My requirements are pretty good today... still need some physical items, so will try to do that shortly. Great classes today. I really like instructing classes. Teaching is the best way to validate your knowledge and keep it fresh in your head. I worked with some red belts today so it was great. Excited to see what tomorrow brings. Have a great night. Take care.

At color belt class, I gained leadership credit, I helped someone with their red belt and high blue self-defense then taught them their belt study guide. When sparring class came we kicked the big black water paddles 10 times each leg then went backwards starting with the highest belt to lowest. That was enough to make me huff and puff, then I went 4 rounds of sparring and felt out of it. One of the people I was sparring kicked me 4 times a second. Resting for tomorrow at this moment. 

Today was a rainy day. First we woke up to some rain then ate breakfast. Then did some requirements then watched a movie with some popcorn. Then went to taekwondo for a mentor session. Then did my run and came home for dinner. I only did 1 mile tonight to see how my ankle held up. It started to hurt on my second lap. Will ice and rest it some more.

Hope everyone has thoughtful Thursdays and is excited for a fantastic Friday!!! I hope everyone is safe in the rain. Tomorrow I start going I am so excited!!! I hope it was a thoughtful Thursday for all good night!!!! P.S. Today Is National Dollar Day!!! ~Magnolia~

Master Evins said there would be a time(s) when you are going to want to quit,  to give up on the journey to achieving your next belt. I'm there.  I practice nightly, but draw a blank on the mat.  I have mentor sessions with other candidates, and they know so much more than I do.  I get easily frustrated and try to hide my teary eyes,  laugh off my mistakes, but I'm so far behind. I don't even have a curriculum to follow.  If my belt wasn't different from everyone else's, this would be my last entry.....

A lot happened today, but I was not able to get all my requirements done. I was unable to get any time off official duties and was really cranky by close of business. I also began to feel some sharp pain in my back so wasn’t too enthusiastic about training. Afterwards I went to catch a glimpse of the Jr tigers test. Decided to rest up today and catch up later.

Yesterday, I got up early to get some things done in the front yard because it is that time of the year. Mom and I did some weeding, deadheading and planted some new flowers in the bare areas since the early summer flowers were at the end of their season. I almost pushed that chore to today and I am SO glad I did not with all the rain we are getting. I will not complain about the rain because my flowers need it and I remember when we were having those droughts the last two years in the summer. Later on, I was able to get my requirements done before heading to TKD. I assisted with the Senior Tigers, but I forgot there would not be a BB class. However, those of us that were there adapted. There were a combination of things happening on the mat....Staff form, Poomsaes, Hapkido...

Hello everyone, no school today but we still had to do exercises and that. What me and my brother did, we walked around tour counter 406 times because it is raining. That was a cool time, we did fun stuff and what sort, and I was dizzy after. bye.

So today We decided that since the Rec-center is closed, we might as well get our running done. Instead of running we walked around our counter 406 times. It took over an hour to complete, but we did it! Also, me and my dad finished the first season of Stranger Things last night, I liked it a lot. I'm going to play videogames and I hope the internet isn't down, bye!

Today I woke up did my requirements then took a break then my final thing was running, I did that after my break. Today is really crummy and my watch said there might be a flash flood 😱.

Good morning, open house went well. I saw some king tiger people there. I got maybe good teachers(haven't heard anything bad about them or good things about them either). I got the homies in all my classes. I'v been listening to Luke Combs: when it rains, it pours and hurricane. Hope the power doesn't go out or flood. Btw, who names the hurricanes? Have a good, rainy day.  

Good morning, everyone! Yesterday was a nice day. After finishing my requirements, my mom, my brother and I went to open house. It was nice going with my brother since I basically got a whole tour of the school without panicking about where everything was. I met mostly all of my teachers, and they all seemed super nice. I am looking forward to my first year in high school because I feel like it's a new start. Today, I woke up to the rain clashing and honestly felt the walls shaking a bit, which makes me a little nervous. Hopefully, the rain stops and the power doesn't go out because I am really hoping to go to sparring today. I have a lot to do today and will finish my requirements sometime soon. Have a wonderful day! 

Made it to class tonight even though i was super low energy. Was able to jog 2 miles after class though and do some push ups and sit ups. 

Tonight's black belt class was brought to you by....nobody.  class was cancelled due to junior tigers testing.  Anyone who showed up either did mentoring sessions and/or broke off into groups to work on individual preferences.  I got to work on various combinations of things with Mark, Kim, Courtney, Kushi, Harsh, and Hansika .  We went over staff forms, Hapkido forms, and self defenses.  At the end there was a fair amount of tumbling and laughing, so it seems a good time was had by all.  Mark and I  are still working on getting more solid with the self defenses, and I need to ask Master Cavazos about the flip over the shoulder at the end of six.  I know I'll have it down. For testing but I need to find out how they actually want this done.  Roll over the shoulder? Flying leap? Launch out of a cannon? Stay tuned....

Today was another busy day with work so I didn't get much of my requirements done during work hours.  I'm grateful that I have a job where I can step away for a few minutes here and there but it doesn't always happen.  Plus I had to drive up into Concord proper to get a new splint made for my finger.  This one is a bit more open and it's molded to me so it should fit a bit better.  At least I was able to get a couple of miles in during lunchtime - even if the skies did open up on me in the last five minutes. After work was over I packed up and headed down to the dojang to help with class.  I don't know if they appreciate it but I do try to reassure the color belts that while their forms and self-defenses aren't impossible, many...

Today was day 2 in Ohio, got up early but had a little less time this morning so I didn’t quite finish my requirements. Spent all day on my feet so finishing up poomsae and burpees tonight was not fun. I’m tired and ready for one more day, hopefully I can get home tomorrow, but the storms look like it may be a long day of travel tomorrow night.

First day of school today and it was asynchronous and will be until the nineteenth. I went over to the dojang in the evening to have a mentor session with Master Dege and rested easy for the night.

Today was a good day! I started my day working on my 5th grade practice work and then worked on my Taekwondo exercises. I went to a Taekwondo class to help out Jr Tigers. I went running with my Dad later this evening. I will keep working on my self defense, pomesaes, and kicks. I learned a lot in my mentor session today. I will keep working hard on my goal. 

I got started on my stretching in the morning, I did that before I started my routine for the day. Practiced the 2nd Dan specials, and I realized I might need a mentor session on that one next time I come to class. Cooled down with a shower and some reading.

First day of school today, it was a bit overwhelming. I was very tired by the time I got home, but still had requirements to worry about. After some of those, I took a short nap and headed to the dojang for a mentor session. I found out that school got canceled tomorrow, so all work will be asynchronous, which is good because I get to sleep!

My dog and I went for a two mile walk to the pet store. I bought him new dental treats, but I don’t think he likes them. I cleaned up my patio and did my requirements there. I got to watch all the weather changes. I did a push up variation where I’m in downward dog, it’s difficult, but I like it. I went to Master Evins school for black belt class, but there wasn’t any class due to testing. But I was able to practice things I specifically wanted to work on with motivative people. Then I worked on the gymnastics skills and stretching. I found a stretching video that was so intense I had to take breaks, tough! But that’s good. What challenges you, changes you.

On Tuesday, I woke up and completed my requirements after lunch. I then assisted a senior tiger class. After assisting the class, I ate dinner and ran for 2 miles. On Wednesday, I woke up early at 7:00 to begin getting used to waking up early. I also got all of my requirements done in the morning. Then, I ate lunch and went to my open house. I am not exited for 7th grade. Afterwards, I attended my black belt class. Finally, I ate dinner and finished my role model essay. Have a good night.

So today I finished my requirements at around 2 and then my mom got home so we went to open house. It was good but very crowded. I met all my teachers which was social studies/ homeroom: Mrs. Watts, Science: Mr. Caskey, ELA: (I forgot her name), and math: (I also forgot his name), PE, and band. Then I went to taekwondo and then ran. I just ate dinner and am about to play a game then go to bed. Goodnight.

Hi King Tiger Family. It was a good day. Got most of what I was trying to get done. Need to work on creative. Looking forward to sparring. Take care. 

Today was a much better day than yesterday. I have practice this morning, which put me in a great mental place to start off the day. I then did some requirements before going to work. Work was pretty good, a little hectic, and I had issues while trying to get food for dinner. I then drove up to Denver, thinking there was bible study tonight, however there was not. It was a little time wasted, but I got to chat with my dad a little on the ride. Afterwards, I came home, did some requirements, ate, and now I am here. 

Today was another busy day. First I woke up got my breakfast went to the eye doctor then went shopping. I found few outfits and shoes. I spaced my requirements out throughout the day. Then went to the open house, then went to taekwondo and after that I did my run. The past few runs I have noticed some pain in my ankle. Tonight it was more intense and I had a painful stomach cramp. I can tell I was not 100% because my time reflects it. I will ice my ankle and have my mom ace wrap it to see if that helps. Tomorrow I will try and work on my history essay since it’s suppose be a rainy day.

Today was a ordinary day. I woke up and watched tv. then i played video games and ate. i did burpees and went to the gym. My favorite part of the day was when we jump roped at the gym but i didn't like the push ups so much. but i had to do them either way so i got those done. This cycle is teaching me responsibility because i have to remember to do my requirements and finish and track my stuff. Okay i'm done now.

Hey guys this is going to be a short journal cause I have to get to my ice cream. I woke up thinking school but it turns out, no school for me tomorrow. I hung out at home ate drank water and talked goodbye.

When I woke up my sitter came and I did my requirements at Champions.  I had mac n cheese for lunch and we went to sweet frog.  I went to Taekwondo and helped with the 5:15 and took the 6:00 class.  When we got home I watched Olympics.  Tonight I went outside to play lacrosse.  After that me and my family sat on our deck and we saw about twenty bats flying through the trees and over our house.  Have a good day tomorrow. 

I hope everyone has a wonderful Wednesday and is excited for a thoughtful Thursday!!! I took my puppy to the vet and he got shots!!!😕 We can’t pick him up at all and he’s limping whenever he walks! Today I went to the 4:45 to help out and then took the 5:15. My school has been cancelled for tomorrow and it was suppose to be the first day! Hope everyone had a wonderful Wednesday! Good night!!!

P.S. Today is National 

My first day of high school was today and it was very chaotic. Luckily, it was only a half-day so it wasn’t too bad. I got home and played games with my friends and that was my day.

Today I went to camp and helped with the little kids all day. they had parkour. It was fun to help out.

How bad is it that I do not remember if I have done a journal today or not?!  Well, here's part two if I did one already. I got up and did some requirements then went to camp. We have testing tonight, tomorrow at camp, and tomorrow evening,  so I pulled and labeled belts.  I came home from camp, did more requirements abd went back to the dojang for a mentor session. I would think that getting requirements done would be easy and not as painful,  however,  some seem to be getting more challenging.  Maybe because I'm thinking about them more ir working on my form as I do them.  Here's to the rain 🌧 💙 

Today was my first school day, although it was just a half day it was still hard to go back after being gone for so long. It was good though, I didn't think my teachers were going to be that chill but they are very relaxed and my study hall supervisor has two rules: no eating, and don't disrupt others but we can do anything else, like play games, watch Netflix, anything like that. When I got home I did all my requirements and I walked 2 miles. Tomorrow is the first full day of school, I had to read The Book Thief so I might have to right an essay on that soon too, anyway see you guys later!

Yesterday, I met with my mentor and we went over bolo form and 1st Dan self-defense. Afterwards, I assisted class with the Junior Tigers and the Senior Tigers, led warmups and then took class. There was some anxiety leading up to the PMA testing, but I feel like that for most tests. I did not feel ready and there was so much to learn in a short period of time. There are so many expectations from myself and others that I become quite overwhelmed. When that happens, I sometimes mentally shut down and it is like watching my body from the outside....not really feeling connected to that moment. Of course, it is temporary, I accept it and I just move on. I always try to take things as a learning lesson and then decide what to do from there. Now, off to the dojang, I go!

Good afternoon, open house for Hickory Ridge middle school starts in 2 hours, if we dont get a full hurricane. Doing my requirements now. Have a good day, and if you go to HRiMS(they make us call it that), see you there.

Slow day today but yesterday was busy. Helped with a class, took a class. And had a mentor and mentee session. Learned our staff form. 

Working this AM. It's sprinkling which is no fun shooting outside pictures. Will do my requirements this PM.

Good morning, everyone! Yesterday was a nice yet long day. I went to Tae Kwon Do, helped out with a little bit of summer camp, and then classes. Today, I woke up really late because I am trying to make the most of the summer I have, but I know I should be waking up early due to the fact my bus gets here at 6–6:15. I started writing about my personal growth and development essay in TKD and honestly realized the difference from how I used to train and teach to now. To me, Tae Kwon Do is about learning the curriculum but also having fun while learning it, especially for the younger kids. I always like to have fun, but it's important that you stay on task. Besides that, I am going to my open house later today and am about to do my requirements. Have a wonderful day!

I had a full day at the dojang. Talk about it tomorrow. Okay….bye-eee!!!

As the cycle starts to become routine I keep thinking I have everything down and all i need is requirements and signatures. WRONG todays PMA test was a shocker, I knew I didnt know everything but I assumed I could atleast be comfortable and possibly pass the test. But master Evans sat us down and told / showed us some practical applications of PMA with and without the stick that I never even thought of. I need to start practicing PMA.  

I knew this would be the case going into the cycle, however, I don't think my last cycles were this hot and humid outdoors.  I wanted to get some grass cut before the rains come, but that didn't happen.  I did get to go to guitar today, which is good because I haven't been able to go due to various circumstances the past few weeks.  We also tested in PMAA tonight, and testing ran longer than class does.  I'm wondering if part of that has to do with the amount of material we had to cover in this section.  There's a sticks training Saturday I need to sign us up for but I'm trying to see if my oldest wants to jump in before I buy stuff. In addition to PMAA testing I also took class, went to spin class earlier in the day, and lifted some weights.  Can't forgot to...

Today I spent almost the whole day in the office and was busy enough that there really wasn't time to work on requirements.  I'm glad I've got so much to do and our team is growing like it is but back in 2021 when I was preparing to test for 1st Dan, it was much easier to get a workout in, interspersed through the day.  After finishing up what I needed to do, I came home, tried to get some more work done before 5pm, and then had to figure out what to do next.  Unfortunately, requirements weren't in the cards because we had to get our stuff together and head down to the dojang.We had our regular class tonight and then PMAA for testing.  I think we did OK-ish but it could have gone a lot better.  Most of us in class are also on the Cycle so it's hard...

Despite being very tired and low energy i was able to get a leadership, class assistance, mentee secession, and a mentor secession today. Last night i got one of my essays done as well as practiced poomsae for about 30min. 

I went to run with my Dad this morning at the park and came back home to work on my exercises. I practiced my Pomosae's so I can be ready for classes today. I was able to go to a Jr and Senior Tiger class to help out. Open house at my school is Thursday and ready to meet my new teacher. Today was a great day and I will keep working hard everyday. 

Did my physical req, then went to king tiger.When I got to king tiger, I went for run. My goal was to ruin for 35 (I’ve been doing a run plan with Mike running app). But when I finished, I only had .75 to a full mile, so I pushed myself. Then I did something some stretching and assisted with class.  I was able to get a mentor session in and work on hopkidos, I know 1-3 really well, 4-5 are muscle memory but can use some practiced, 6-7 are tough. I’ve done them, I know bits, but the full form isn’t together. I did some mentee sessions. I worked on 3 Dan Self defense. I stayed late to work on my demo routine as well. I got a lot of things done today. Afterwards I went over to aunts and had dinner with her and my cousin. It was really nice....

Schools start tomorrow  so i'll have to work out in the evening now, won't change anything really but I need some catching up to do.

Today was my last day working with summer camp kids. I went to Urban air and it was fun. A little crazy but still fun. I got to play video games for the last time for a long time and then eat steak for dinner. Tomorrow is my first day of highschool and I think it'll be good. We can do this! 

Today I went to go jog I'm the morning even though I couldn't feel my legs. Then I went inside and took a 1 hour power nap. Then after that I went to tkd and took 2 classes. Then I got home and played outside with my friends

I went to camp and went to Urban air I did my exercise then went to band finished my exercise called my friend. Good night.

First day on the road, work up early and got 2 miles in at the hotel gym. I realize i really prefer running outside! I also had time to finish my exercise requirements. Spent the day walking around a factory and got back around 5:30. I had time to get my poomsae, kicks and self defense down into my hotel room, before dinner.  it was fun to FaceTime with Abigail so she could help me,  Overall today went much better than I expected! Hopefully I can do it again tomorrow. 

Today I woke up and just felt off. Something didn't feel right mentally. I went to PT and it still didn't fix the problem. I then came home and took some time to decompress and talk about the issue. It didn't fix it at first, but after doing some physical requirements I found myself in a much better mental state. I then ate and took a nap, which also improved my mood. I finished my day with a broken up 5k workout with the club running team I workout with once a week. Running well and pushing myself to new limits gave me much needed confidence. I then came home, did some requirements, and now I am here. 

Hi King Tiger Family. A pretty good day. Normal work day. Left work and came home to head to run with Nate. Got a good run in and did some requirements. Then came home. My wife cooked us a fantastic dinner. So yummy. Then onto a few more requirements. Finished some stuff and now writing this. Looking forward to tomorrow. Weeks are moving by. Still have a bunch to do. Take care.

In Tuesdays class, I helped out during class assistance, helped some people with koryo poomsae, did a mentee and mentor session for hapkido defense 1-5. When I got home I continued practicing 4 and 5 hapkido, I also did my Bocho and 1rst Dan self-defense, exercised and felt good for the day.

Today I woke up early to do my run in the morning which was a good run. After that I went to the Chiropractor to get adjusted but as we got there they were closed so we just went home. I just did all my requirements at home, before my friend came to pick me up. We went to Emerald pointe wet and wild, in Greensboro. It was really fun, and it was the first time I had ever been to a water park so it was cool to try all the different slides. We had a wonderful time and would for sure go there again.

Today I woke up and had pizza for breakfast.  Then I did my requirements and practiced my viola.  Then I went to king tiger.  I didn’t feel good so I only stayed for 1 class.  I then got ice cream.  I then went home and ate spaghetti.  I felt better after I ate.  

I hope everyone had a terrific Tuesday and it’s excited for a wonderful for Wednesday! Today I Woke up and eat breakfast. Later hunting the day I got ready to go to my open house for school! I got there really early so I was done before a lot of people got there!!! When I got home, I ate dinner quickly and got dressed to go to taekwondo! I Help at the 6 o’clock took the 6:45 and then weapons class! When I got home, I ate a tiny snack and then got ready for bed! I hope today was a terrific Tuesday!!! Good night!! P.S. Today is National root beer float day!!! ~Magnolia~

Today was a productive day. I worked on my essays. First, I worked on the technology challenge, then my nutrition challenge, and then the mission statement. I’m working on my fourth essay about the history. I found a book at the library that has been helpful. There is a lot of information. I have written some sentences now I have type and get it organized. I am trying to get as much completed as I can before schools starts back. I have open house tomorrow and curious to meet my teachers.

Today I woke up and ate breakfast. Then I did requirements and push-ups are getting easier for me! Sit ups squat thrusts and planks are getting super easier.see you tomorrow    

I'm getting used to getting my requirements in between my morning Amazon shift and my regular job. It's becoming like clockwork. I'm definitely noticing an improvement in my push-ups and burpees, pull-ups, not so much. I got in a mentoring and mentee-ing session in tonight in addition to a class. Got home and vacuumed and mopped my whole house, and worked in the garden some. All this rain has wreaked some havoc on my tomato plants, so I had to pull off some dead leaves.

Today I woke up and ate then did all m require. Planks are hard for me but I got through it. All the others are getting better. That is all for today🥋

Good evening, everyone! Yesterday was a nice day. I went to TKD later in the afternoon, helped out with summer camp for a bit, and then helped with the classes like normal. I got a mentee session in and also took 2nd higher class. By that class, I was exhausted and not as focused as normal. I had a lot of fun in that class since we worked on hapkidos and techniques. Today, I went to Tae Kwon Do and helped out with summer camp and classes. I got a mentor and mentee session today, which was great. Have a wonderful day!

So today the craziest thing happened (not to crazy)! So when this morning i went to harrisburg park to run my 2 miles. there was the lightest rain ever. not to crazy right? so after that i kept running almost done with 2 miles until it started raining super hard. Man it felt so good on the hot environment. :)

Today I woke up early and played video games as usual, then I went to do my requirements. After that me and my dad went to drop off Erin at cheer, then we went to my dad’s work after that I went to soccer practice.

Today i did my essays. i forgot yesterdays journal. i'm very sad but i don't think it'll be that bad. I did a essay today and yesterday. Going to do my nurtrition challenge soon. I my requirments tyen played video games. i was eating bread and that bread was a retextured brick. This cycle has its drags but i think its been good so far. theres no black belt class or sparring due to color belt testing. Okay i'm done now

Worked this morning. This evening spent several hours at King tiger helping with class, taking class, and doing mentor and mentee sessions.

Thanks to Master Dege I just realized I’d been missing out on my tracking requirements. I spent most of the early hours catching up that item. Then later rushed in the daily requirements.

So today I played a new game that I got called rocket league which is pretty fun and then went to the gym and ran and did my requirements. My mom is doing yoga and I am doing trail life later. It was a fun day with my new game. Also fortnite is having a live event on saturday and Im excited for it. Also the brought fall guys and I finished the quests which were SUPER easy. Goodbye

When I woke up, my sitter came over and we did a big workout.  I did my requirements and also did hill sprints for my running.  Then I went to the dentist and I am about to go to hockey practice.  See you tomorrow. 

I had a very eventful weekend which is why I haven’t been journaling lately. I flew out to New York Friday morning for a national youth conference and was busy ever since. I was supposed to fly back home on Sunday, but my flight got cancelled so we went to DC by bus. We stayed at a hotel overnight and went to the National Mall in the morning. Then it was a long drive home, I got home late night on Monday. There’s a lot of catching up to do for requirements.

Hello guys, I got a IV yesterday and it did not go according to plan. My mom said that she didn't think the nurse knew what she was doing. First time she did it in my left arm and she missed my vain, Second time she did it in my right arm but she blew out my vain. I am feeling a lot better then I was because of my electrolyte drink and I am ready to keep going, but if I am at TKD please don't hit me too hard in my stomach.

Good morning, I got to sleep in today. I'm a bit annoyed because open house is tomorrow and school starts in one week. Starting 7th grade in Hickory ridge middle (the best middle school). Hope I have a math teacher for more than a few months. My friends should hopefully be in my class. Got to say, my brain will need to get used to school real quick because the most math I can do is 2+2=4, and don't get me started on ELA. But who knows, maybe this will be a good year (I maybe will get a girlfriend). Question, whats it like on the first day if your home schooled? Well hope you have a good day. 

I got up this morning, showered, and decided to do 1/2 of my physical requirements and will do the other half at camp. Since the Olympics are still going on, I'll see if my kiddos can do a physical requirement for a minute, plus I'll get mine in too.     ( it's always more fun with others)  I still despise burpies. I think I would like them better if there wasn't a push up in the middle.   I don't see how  / why jump roping is a physical requirement. You would think 'v- sit ups' or specific leg exercises would be required. I would rather do extra situps, or miles over burpies.  Rolls and falls?!?!  How many of our KT locations does a falls / rolls class? Why isn't this part of our blackbelt class? What if you only have wooden floors at home? Are you expected to buy a membership...

Got up and did 2 miles this morning, I’m still a little behind from being sick. Catching up feels almost impossible, I’ll get there but it’s a lot!  In the beginning I felt this was very do-able and the deeper in we get and the more time it takes me every morning to get through things the more I realize how hard this is! I have work travel today, tried to stick with my nutrition challenge but finding good food in an airport isn’t easy,   

Practiced self defense up to 1st degree, couple of spin yups, tornado, and back kicks. Need to work more on jump back kicks. I feel like I’m still improving but still have some ways to get to peak performance. I’m still sore all over and mostly tired, but muscles are getting toned as well. I find that I can push harder. It hurts more but it’s possible.

Today felt more packed than usual. I got up about 2 am, and did my physical and tkd requirements back-to-back. After that I took a nap and got up and ready to help with the 6:30 class. Im trying to get the most credits in before testing throws me off a little. After the 6:30 I took the advanced class at about 7:10 and worked on some forms and grappling.

Dry as in the weather.  I was looking at the rain forecast with Debby coming up the coast and I'm pretty sure my grass is going to look like tigers stalk through it looking for hunters to eat.  I wish I had time to get outside and do some milage before the rains come, but I am also grateful to have access to treadmills for times like these.  Maybe the storm will veer off into the ocean, who knows? Hurricanes are predictable yet unpredictable. So helped in one class, led warm ups in another.  It's really strange after you get used to teaching a class the whole period just leading warm ups.  I feel like I'm slacking.... speaking of.slacking, I need to get cranking on that creative form.  I really really REALLY want to do some with my three section staff, but I don't know what the learning curve is on...

Went to the allergist the morning for my weekly shots.  They said I'm almost done with increases and should be able to start maintenance soon.  I don't know how long it'll be before I can start going less frequently than once a week but I'm looking forward to it. I got all my physical requirements done during the day and started in on the Taekwondo requirements afterwards.  While dinner was cooking Gabe and I worked on some of those together.  Hopefully we'll be getting closer to regular speed on our self-defenses soon because we're getting more confident in the techniques.  Of course, we're only four weeks in so we're still making mistakes but we're getting better and have started catching each other's mistakes more easily. Then after dinner, we practiced a bit for our PMAA testing tomorrow night.  Once we get past that it'll be a load off my shoulders.  Hopefully...

Had a fun time in New York for my youth conference but its time to get back on the grind. Just got home from D.C. and now going to rest.

I went to camp and I helped with class I did some guitar. I did my exercise then called my friend. Good night 

Hi King Tiger Family. Happy Monday! Pretty good day all in all. Did not start as early as I wanted but still got off pretty well. Work went well and the home then off to TKD. Helped with class and then took a class. Great to practice Hopkido. Worked on some stick. Now just finished some physical requirements. How to head to bed soon. Have a great evening. Take care.