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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!

100th Journal Spectacular

This is my final journal of my second cycle and I will keep training but I still have two years until I get to do this again which I am excited for 

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Tea Ceremony

Today was the black belt tea ceremony which I think is the coolest part because it is very relaxing and calm and of course there is the fact of getting your belt which is very exciting to me.

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Nearing the end

As I near the end of my journals I become more and more excited. I am very excited for the tea ceremony tomorrow I can't wait to get my belt.

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Today was a normal day

Today was a normal day, nothing special at all happened with anything. I am glad there is no more physical things involved only journals.

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Hornets Win

Today the Hornets got their first win against the Bulls. They put up 135 points so it was very exciting and I was glad I could go to the game.

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Panthers

Today the Panthers play on Monday Night Football and I am currently watching them and they are winning 3-0, I really want to go but I am going to watch the Hornets play tomorrow night.

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Testing

Man oh man testing. I thought it was difficult but still it gives you a lot good feelings when you get that black belt. Today we also had a surprise black belt celebration for my friend Holden which was a lot of fun.

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Test Journal

Today I stayed home from school so I could sleep and get ready for the black belt test tonight. I don't know if I am excited or nervous for it.

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Test Prep

Today after school I went to tae kwon do and crammed for the test tomorrow, I am ready for it I just don't know what to expect so I am going to do everything.

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Donut Party

In Homeroom we got free donuts and got a party during math so we got to go outside. Also I was at tae kwon do cramming on requirements trying to finish up before the test so I should be good for Friday night.

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This Weekend

I am glad I got to go on the Black Belt retreat this past weekend.  I got to work on a lot of things I was needing not to mention had a great time too.  I got home in time to watch the Jets on TV  at my Uncle's house and am mad they lost to the Patriots but at least the Panthers are still undefeated!

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Day off

Glad I didn't have to go to school today since it was a teacher workday, it was nice to sleep in.  I got some requirements in and finished packing for the retreat today. Excited to head out in a few hours.  It should be a great weekend.

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The Big Rivalry

Today is the day of our pep rally at school.  It's the big game between Bradley Middle and Bailey. I am excited to go and I get to be a part of it.  I am playing in our schools marching band.  Let's go Bradley!  I should be done in time to get one last PMAA class in tonight, then head home so I can pack for the retreat tomorrow..  Can't wait and the bonus is there's no school cause it's a teacher work day.

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Today

Just came home from school, getting ready to head to class to work on some requirements.  I am looking forward to the retreat this weekend, hopefully we can work on some things and I can master my stick forms before testing.

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Today afte...

Today after school my bus was late so I didn't get home till around 5:30 at night so I couldn't go to baseball and we have a project due tomorrow

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Today we g...

Today we got a half day so when I got home I got lots of requirements done and we got no homework as a plus.

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Today we g...

Today we got a half day so when I got home I got lots of requirements done and we got no homework as a plus.

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Today we g...

Today we got a half day so when I got home I got lots of requirements done and we got no homework as aa plus.

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Tomorrow a...

Tomorrow at school all students in CMS get a half day so we get to go home early. Also tonight I get to watch the Yankees take on the Astros in a one game playoff.

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Today I am...

Today I am watching football at 9:30 in the morning and I may be watching it till 11:30 at night. I am tired still and a little in pain from that physical test yesterday morning.

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Today was ...

Today was our physical and written test and I think I did very well as I did better in everything in the physical test then in the pre test

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Today was ...

Today was our physical and written test and I think I did very well as I did better in everything in the physical test then in the pre test

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Today was ...

Today was our physical and written test and I think I did very well as I did better in everything in the physical test then in the pre test

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Today befo...

Today before sparring class I hurt my shoulder and it still hurts to put pressure on but I can move it and I feel much better.

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Today I ha...

Today I had to make up all of the stuff I missed on Friday which included three tests two homework assignments and a lot of other things so it was a long day.

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Today was ...

Today was very long because I had to go all the way from Myrtle Beach back here which is a very long drive but it was fun I got to meet new people and do new things with sticks so I had a good time

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Today was ...

Today was very long because I had to go all the way from Myrtle Beach back here which is a very long drive but it was fun I got to meet new people and do new things with sticks so I had a good time

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Myrtle Beach

Today I left school early because I am going to the myrtle beach pmaa seminar so I had to get here I am still in the car

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Today was ...

Today was a nice day because for all of CMS today was a day off so I relaxed got some requirements done and then I went to class later in the day

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Today I ha...

Today I had a project and they just sprung this 54 question test on us, which was kindve frustrating but I get to watch my football team the jets so that is good.

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Today I to...

Today I took a break and watched all the football games. There was a quite a few upsets like the bucs, Jaguars, and the Raiders... When was the last time those 3 teams won on the same day

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Today I to...

Today I took a break and watched all the football games. There was a quite a few upsets like the bucs, Jaguars, and the Raiders... When was the last time those 3 teams won on the same day

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Today I ha...

Today I had a project due and I have another to work and since this will be a busy weekend I will have to work a lot today and some tomorrow

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Today I mi...

Today I missed class because of baseball practice so I couldn't get many requirements done but I did get a mile in so that always helps

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Today I ha...

Today I had a baseball game so I didn't go to class but I am still not feeling well and I hope I don't feel like this in the morning because I will refuse to go to school feeling sick like a dog

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Today I di...

Today I didn't feel well so I didn't go to class and laid down I hope I feel better tomorrow because I have a baseball game and it has gotten worse and worse

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Today when...

Today when I woke up I got that 5 page essay near finished I have about a paragraph left then later we went to my uncles house and we watched football and then I came home and I am watching more football

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Because of...

Because of color belt testing I got to stay home from tae kwon do and get some requirements done and study for some tests that I have to take tomorrow...School is rough

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Yesterday ...

Yesterday was my second pre test but it felt much harder. That extra .5 mile may not seem like much but it certainly feels like a lot. It makes it ten times harder to do 35 push ups when you run before hand and your poomsaes won't look as good but I passed and I am still on the cycle so I count that as a victory.

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Today was ...

Today was pretty boring and since I had two long days in Tkd my dad let me stay home when I got home but then I did requirements but not much

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Today in s...

Today in summer camp we went to LKN Mini Golf and it was pretty fun me being not an amazing mini golfer I did pretty well

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Today mast...

Today master Hama came to our school (Lkn King Tiger) if you are wondering and he taught us cool things about sparring so today was pretty fun.

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Today I di...

Today I didn't do much so I guess you can say I took a break but later on I went over to my uncles house and we eat dinner and watched the final round of the pga championship

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Today I go...

Today I got some requirements done and in summer camp we went to the park and library and in black belt class today we did a lot of color belt stuff... Pre test preparation I guess

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Today I pr...

Today I pretty much did nothing besides a few requirements here and there but otherwise it was a normal day of me just sitting and relaxing.

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Today in b...

Today in black belt class we worked on the bolo form which was pretty helpful because I knew none of it and I need to know it for testing.

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Today was ...

Today was a pretty normal day, I got some requirements done and in summer camp we went to the movies and then went to the park and played basketball

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Today was ...

Today was a pretty normal day, I got some requirements done and in summer camp we went to the movies and then went to the park and played basketball

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Pool

Today I went to the pool and pretty much swam the whole time so it was pretty boring but at least it beat the heat

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Black belt class

Today in black belt class we worked a lot on kuem gang if that's how you spell it and also on koryo and color belt poomsaes and pauguay forms once again if that's how you spell it

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Peaceful day

Today I spent most of my day with my cousins and then I went to pmaa and it was pretty fun

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Black belt class

Today in black belt class we did more review on the new WTF style poomsaes they are very different

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Sparring class

Today was a great sparring class as i got a lot of sparring rounds and even some jump rope rounds which was tiring but still fun

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All day pain

All day I had pain in my shins so when I ran my mile I felt like I wasn't going to live thankfully I did so now I am resting

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Today was ...

Today was a good Monday. I ran 2 miles and I did a lot of requirements and now obviously I am journaling.

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Today was ...

Today was a good Monday. I ran 2 miles and I did a lot of requirements and now obviously I am journaling

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Cycle Starts Today

Today I come back from New York(My birthplace) Also today marks the beginning of my second go around on the black belt cycle. I am ready to complete this task once again.

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The final journal

This is my final journal so hip hip hooray I can't believe it is finally over

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The final journal

This is my final journal so hip hip hooray I can't believe it is finally over

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We are all...

We are all nearing the end of this journey but there will be many more ahead of us because it is not over

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Omg Guys

Omg guys the test is here and over time to get ready for noon but great job everybody we all did amazing

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Going to b...

Going to bed early tonight I really don't want to wake up at 4:00 am but it is better then testing tonight

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Going to b...

Going to bed early tonight I really don't want to wake up at 4:00 am but it is better then testing tonight

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Testing is...

Testing is in two days I can't believe we have all come this far this fast I can tell you I am exited

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Heartbreak loss

Today was a baseball playoff game in which it was go big or go home we lost in a heartbreaker losing 7-6 after we lead the game 5-0 going in to the final inning. Boy what a disappointing way to end a season.

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Today I ha...

Today I had a huge headache and all the people in band class talking and playing didn't make it feel any better hopefully I will better tomorrow

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Lazy Sunday

Today I had a pretty lazy sunday and my dad made lasagna and my mom made pie so overall today was pretty good

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Today we g...

Today we got a huge win in baseball in which I think the final score was 20-4 and I also got a pair of hits

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Today blac...

Today black belt class was fun and we got a lot of requirements done

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Today blac...

Today black belt class was fun and we got a lot of requirements done

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Sparring c...

Sparring class was pretty fun today since I got a lot of sparring rounds in so yeah

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Today all ...

Today all I really did was review my stuff so today was over and above all just another day

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Baseball Cancelled

Today my baseball game was cancelled because of the weather and it was our second to last game of the season so hopefully this Saturday we won't get rained out.  

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I am reall...

I am really exited for the black belt test in two weeks so ya

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I am reall...

I am really exited for the black belt test in two weeks so ya

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Baseball

We finally got our first win in baseball It took forever though  

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Tomorrow i...

Tomorrow is our written/physical test I think I am ready boo yah

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Tomorrow i...

Tomorrow is our written/physical test I think I am ready boo yah

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Tests

Tomorrow I have to take three tests 1 in band, 1 in math, and 1 in reading

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Today I ha...

Today I had an average day I went to school, took class and did some requirements

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Still winless

This is our seventh game yet we are still winless although I did get to pitch and I did well so I'm happy

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Today I we...

Today I went to school and then went to take class. Only five days from Written/Physical test eek!!!!!

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Today is f...

Today is football Sunday and I have a lot of free time so i did two essays and depending on how today goes I may do my final one besides the community service.

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Another Game Another Loss

In our 5 games this season for baseball our team has not won a game yet

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Today I we...

Today I went mute and it wasn't very hard but it put me in a whole new world and I talk a lot so it was a blessing for everyone at KTA Lake Norman.

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Today

Today I took class and i am about to take sparring but i did some requirements and did a mile so that is how my day went

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An eye for eye only ends up making the whole world blind. M.K. Gandhi

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An eye for eye only ends up making the whole world blind. M.K. Gandhi

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Today I ha...

Today I had a normal day except I had to play baseball again.

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Today I ha...

Today I had a normal day except I had to play baseball again.

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Today Didn...

Today Didn't do that many requirements since I did a lot at the class I had to take yesterday so that's how my day went

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Class Today

Today I have class at KTA Lake Norman from 11:00- 1:00 it is official I have class everyday now.

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Imagination is more important than knowledge. Albert Einstein

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Today I to...

Today I took Black Belt Class and then I went to baseball practice and then I got home and that's about it

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I was tryi...

I was trying to do a quote but it wouldn't work so my favorite quote is "We have nothing to fear but fear it self", Franklin D Roosevelt

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Today

Today I went to school then went to TKD then I got home did homework and did some requirements.

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Today I ha...

Today I had a baseball game and we got dominated I think we lost 13-4 but I'm not sure

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Band Class

Today I had Band Class and we had to watch a boring video and then take a test on that video so that made for a very boring period

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Today

Today was an average day I did some requirements watched football and move on with my day so that is how my day went also yesterday with Master Jeffrey Gay was really cool

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Long Night

Today was long because I had Black Belt Class then I had baseball so I didn't get home till late and then had to a lot of stuff I could be up for a while  

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