Yesterday I forgot to do my journal so today will count as both. Yesterday me and my dad run one mile. After that he dropped me of at Tae Kwon Do and I helped with the lower belt class. Today I hope me and my dad can get some running in. Sadly I will not be helping out in the lower belt class today.
Today was the start of the week , after a long weekend it was pretty hard to get up for work. I pushed through it and was looking forward to seeking my chargers play on Monday night football tonight. This evening I went to the Harrisburg school for their weekday black belt class, it was very fun. Master Knight mixed things up and we did some review, I enjoyed the pace of the class. It was good training with others, I plan on going back on Friday from black belt class and sparring. I am really trying to finish up theist few requirements I have left.
Not much happened today, some funny things happened at school today but tomorrow we have diagnostic testing which I'm not looking forward to, but hey, at least I'll get to play badminton afterwards.
Today I had football and got chipotle with my friends and cousins after practice.
I had a long morning today. I had conferences with some of my school teachers and my brother also had conferences, so I had to wait. Once conferences were over, we got lunch at a nearby restaurant. And then I had soccer practice. Once I got home, I got some requirements done and now heading to bed.
Today I went to school and had a great day and at taekwondo I learned some more things from master shin and my friends but I still need help with high yellow
I have a cracked bone in my foot from sparring last Thursday. We were doing paddle kicks in class tonight and I did fine with front and side kicks although I wasn't kicking hard with my injured foot. I did "air" kicks when it came to roundhouses. On one round, my toe barely hit the pad and a pain shot up through my foot. I don't know what the hell I'm supposed to do for sparring this week. I'm still three classes short. blah
i went to school came back and ran a couple of miles. after that i had a very helpful mentor session for hopkido 5 and im almost ready for the tests, just gotta practice the written test a bit more.
Today I went to the gym really early then did a lot of school after I rode my bike to tkd which was fun! Night!
Well today we hit the gym and I worked from home, Abigail and I biked to TKD, I rode back home and then went back later. I finished both my leadership and helping today. I’ll keep doing it, but it’s nice to have that checked off my list, I need a few more mentee and mentor sessions but am feeling on track for most things. I NEED to finish my essays!
Today was a normal day. First I woke up and went to school. Then I came back ate a snack and did my homework. After that I went to taekwondo took a class and got a mentor session in with Master Knight. Finally I watched tv and ate dinner.
today I had a reading check for fellowship of the ring from J.R.R. Tolkien's trilogy, The Lord of the Rings and I did pretty well on it. I finished all my homework pretty quick, and I did my requirements and checked my vlogs for any mistakes and now I'm going to bed.
Today I had to leave school early because I got really sick. I didn't do much of anything the rest of the day. I did try to do my requirements and I got them done so that was good, but I didn't end up going to class today.
Today I had a science quiz but I feel good about it. Then I had a football practice where we worked on a new play. Then I ate dinner and did my journal now I am going to bed.
Today was fun cause I got to help out with the little kids class and got to see what they learn for tae kwon do after I got home. I had to go to Boy Scouts and then once I got home from that I had to go to sleep.
Today was a regular I day at school, I went home and chilled for a bit then I went to soccer practice then I had dinner.
Today was picture day at school and that was quick. Then I feel like the rest of the school day was quick. After school I went to help with the younger group and then took class. Then I went to run. Now I am going home. Goodnight.
September 15 - Entry # 33 Had to take a test for the county today at school. I made a really good grade on it. After school, I rode my bike for a while. I had a pretty gnarly crash and scraped up my leg and knee. It even broke the pedal on my bike! Went to class and worked on self defenses.. could still use some work on some though. Now im home and getting ready for bed.
On Saturday we had the PMA seminar. It was fun working with knifes and sticks. I also got to see my friends from other locations.
Today I had a history test and got the best score in the class! That includes the smart kid too! After school I went to TKD to help and take class. I had a really good time.
My day was good as usual I woke up did my Exercises ad got dressed for school. After school I went home for a little bit and then I went to the Dojang around 4:30 and then I got back home around 7:15 and that is my day. And I am tired Night
My only test free day this week. I have a math test and a US states test towmorrow. Had a good time at black belt class today. Bye
I had a pretty good day today as far as practicing goes. I woke up early, took my flashcards out to the driveway, and ran through everything. I'm starting to sound like a broken record, but I'm still not there yet with hapkido 4/5, or 3rd Dan Self Defense. I'm stronger on the staff forms and Stick 1-4. I feel good about Anyo Isa and the Bolo form, but I still glitch out on them from time to time. My plan is to get up tomorrow and do 4 miles before work, then do some more requirements during my lunch break.
Today I got up and did some requirements, then worked for awhile. Now I'm heading to downtown Nashville to get some dinner, then see a concert.
The Demon Slayer movie went well! It was subbed, unfortunately (I wanted to watch the dubbed version), and I didn't know where the rest of the people who were supposed to go with me went, but I went anyway because there was no way I got one of the club members at Taekwondo to drive me all the way back just to not watch the movie, which would only be out this weekend. I came prepared, wearing my fancy Giyu crocs to it and everything. And it did not disappoint. No spoilers for those of y'all who are into Demon Slayer, by the way. Anyway, over the weekend, I worked on a lot of the drills from the club, but with extra reps on my non-leading leg, which in my opinion needs a lot of work. I also did a mentee session with the Beckemeyers. Other than that, life has been...
This weekend has been amazing , I was able to spend a lot of family time. On Saturday went to my son's first college home game and saw him and his band preform. It was truly amazing to hear how great they sounded and how committed he truly is to the band. Later that night I was able to catch the greatest display of body , I have ever seen and probably the best fight in the last ten years. Last today I was engulfed in football and my mom came over to visit. I really could not ask for a better weekend and I am looking forward to more.
Today not much happened but I do have school tomorrow which(I can’t believe I’m saying this) I’m kinda looking forward to since I haven’t seen my friends since Friday.
Worked on alot of stick and staff work today, and I finally had enough time to do almost double requirements in a day. I studied and did some other written work before bed.
Today was my sisters birthday party thing and we had food but I had an allergic reaction and I had to take medicine so I fell asleep and then she left to go back home to Colorado. After that I went to confirmation class and youth group which was fun. Then I went to run. Goodnight.
Today I had an SAT class in the morning. After that I did requirements and worked on my essay for school for a bit. Then i ate lunch and went to the first orchestra rehersal of the season. its nice to be back. There are a lot of new people but a lot of our winds and brass section left which was sad. Anyways we just ran through all the new pieces and most of them weren't too hard. Anyways after that I came home and played volleyball and then I came home and showered and ate dinner and did more homework. its late now so im going to sleep.
Today I hung out with friends but after that I did my requirements and worked on a essay.
today nothing really happened, i woke up and my dad took us out to eat for breakfast. i caught up on some homework and did some requirements.
Today was my rest day. I woke up pretty late and made some food for myself. I was with my dog for some time and then I did some homework. My dad went to Raleigh yesterday to help my sister with something in college. He came back today. I had lunch with him and then was watching TV for some time. My grandma came to visit for the past week while my aunt and uncle were on vacation and needed someone to take care of her. It was also a good time for her to visit too. They came back today so they stopped by and I said hello and then they left. Me and my parents were watching this funny crime movie then I had dinner and showered. Pretty chill day.
Today I went to see my friend at the park after her shift. We went on a nature trail and walked a lot. After visiting her I went to go learn how to change a tire. It was hot outside but still fun.
Today was actually kind of semi-exhausting 😳😳😳 I know, I know it's weird several days in a row not actually being completely exhausted by the end of the day but anyway it's Sunday so I played Minecraft for a while and then an hour or two later I watched the football game and initially the Panthers were completely destroyed but they actually managed to make a comeback and I think it was like a five-point game which is pretty close actually 🏈🏈🏈🏈 and we had pork tenderloin for dinner which was nice and I'm about to catch up on my co-op homework I think it's about it bye
Hello today I woke up and went to poomsae class we used mrakes and we did stretch es then I went home and did my paper I just need to do the for qons thats all byyyy.
Today I did poomsae and did two of my essays. I got some lemonade from my friends. They were doing a lemonade stand.bye bye
Today was fairly quiet, our street did a neighbor football party which was fun. I ended up getting to do a mentor session with Instructor Matthew. He has added some lights to his dungeon and we had a good time working on some poomsae and hopkido. Week 10!
today, i just stayed at home all day doing homework. hopefully after i finish my last assignment, ill still have time to practice. i swear, no matter how much i practice it, i just cant remember staff form 2.
Today I woke up pretty late because I ended up getting home around 2 AM. I went on a run and did my requirements and went to the store with my mom. When I got home I went to my room and wrote another one of my essays.
Today went to black belt class and worked on poomsaes and bocho self-defence. After I went to the seminar in Harrisburg with Guru Melegrito, I had a lot of fun training with sticks and knives. After I went home and helped clean around the house before my friends came over, and we went to Scarowinds for the night.
Today was a normal day. First I woke up and had math class. Then I read a book for some time and ate lunch. After that I wrote my essay on my role model and I finished my math homework and read some of the book they assigned. Finally I went to go play volleyball with my friends came back and watched tv.
Today I woke up chilled for a bit then I went to poomsae class. After that I chilled for like an hour then I went to church.
Today I had a family photo session in the morning for a couple celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary.... Nine children and 17 grandchildren! What a blessing! This afternoon a worked on staff and bolo forms, getting those cemented in my head!
today I slept in and got ready for church, I havent gotten any blogs in for a few days because i was at my grandparents house but I got some requirements in except for poomse self defense and kicks.
September 14 - Entry # 32 Got to sleep in this morning. Feels like its been forever since I last got to. I played video games for a while with my friend.. got a new high score. Did requirements & rode my bike a little. Then, I played some more video games with my sister and took a nap. Just ate dinner & now im about to shower and get ready for bed.
I had a good day practicing in the park. We worked on Staff forms, which I know, but need to tighten up. I can do any of them without issue, but I still make mistakes. Then we worked on Hapkido forms. I'm solid on 1-3, and cand 4 and 5, but not very clean. Finally we dug into 3rd dan self defense. Again, something I know, but am not yet consistent. On a personal note, I had a great time at the Charlotte FC game last night with my oldest, and my throat is still a little soar from all of the yelling. Of course, it's always more fun when Charlotte wins.
today I woke up went on a bike ride and a run then I went to a football party! Night!!
Today was mostly a normal day. I slept in and I had a late breakfast. After that I watched some football where the panthers had yet another horrible game. It's ok though because hockey starts next week which I'm really excited for. But that's mostly it for today. Oh, I forgot, I also got an essay written.
Today is my sister's birthday!!! She is turned 16 today, she went to the Virgin Islands for the weekend with my mom and little sister. Even though I didn't go, I also had gone to the movies with my friend and his mom and dad, and then I went to his house after. We saw the Demon Slayer movie, and it was great, it was 3 hours long, so I was exhausted after. But we got Auntie Anne's, and after my dad picked me up, I got Bojangles. But that's my day, and happy birthday sister!
Today, I went to black belt class and refreshed my memory on high green belt self defenses, and learn more of 1st dan self defenses. Sadly, we were not signed up for the stick seminar, but at least I did not have to go and already be tired from black belt class, so I got to feel better and go home. I got go to the whitewater center, because my dad was playing there, and it was very fun.
Today, I woke up so late from, partying at the whitewater center, when I did wake up, I stared to sit there and watch YouTube shorts. Then when I did get up, I started to play my favorite game, 99 nights in the forest. After that I asked Christina if she would play one of my favorite Pokemon games, Pokemon ultra moon. She did not want to and that made me sad. The rest of the day went like this: we watched a guy talk about the tech he got to make his dream home.
Today I practiced red and high red Poomsae's/self-defense. I also hung out with my friends I taught them some basic taekwondo stuff.
Got some requirements done in the morning and then went to Poomsae class. I love what we’ve been doing with breaking down each step into two or more moves. Next instructors camp, make sure you sign up for the poomsae class with Master Natasha and Master Marcus. Caught up with other requirements in the afternoon and did some cleaning in the garage. I’m determined to get my mini do jang back in order! Now I’m sitting by the fire with the Oz Man, the great pup-a-doodle, waiting for Ceci and the boys to come home with a poke bowl dinner.
Did my exercise and taekwondo routine this morning. Went to church; ran with my Dad this afternoon.
My day was good I was able to sleep in a little today. Then I did my exercises and my two mile run and then I did my laundry. And that was about it I had a pretty chill day.
I'm studying for the test rn. Today I went to church and had a good time there. I got all my requirements done for today and ran a 13:11 two mile. Have a good day. What a week its been, prayers to the Kirk's family and all those affected in the multiple tragedies that happened this week. Hope we don't have a week like this week again.
Today I'm heading to Nashville. I got up early and did a 3:30am Amazon route, which only had 3 packages, so I was home by 4:30. I will be getting on the road soon. Yesterday I attended the PMA weapons seminar with Master Melegrito. It was great, glad I went. The cycle is almost over, so I'm working on fine tuning all of my forms and getting my essays done.
September 13 - Entry # 31 Went to black belt class this morning then had the PMAA seminar right after. We learned a lot of stuff with our weapons. After the seminar we went home and took a little nap. Woke up and did some requirements. Played video games with my friend and just hung around the house the rest of the day. Tomorrow is our 1 complete off day.. no school, no class, nothing. So im looking forward to sleeping in.
Today i went to the pma seminar and we learned a lot of stuff and then after that I came home and did homeowrk and stuff and then i played volleyball with my friends and after that i came home and ate dinner and watched a movie and now its kind of late so im going to sleep gnnn
Today was a normal day. First I woke up and went to the PMA seminar. Then I came back and read my book for some time. After that I went shopping with my dad. Finally I played volleyball with my friends and watched a movie.
Today I woke up and went to the pmaa seminar which was fun and then after that I went to help my mom’s friend move into her new house and then I went to the store with my mom. Then I went home. Goodnight
Today was a busy day, I went to black belt class this morning and immediately went to the weapons seminar at Harrisburg which was really cool and I learned a lot. I learned how to defend against someone with a knife, and how to defend high and low sections of my body which I thought was really cool.
really fun day, went to pma seminar and had a great time. its was pretty cool. i went home did dome requirements and yeah.
today, i had a marching band performance which went well. other than that i haven't really done or wanted to do anything. i mean i got there at 12:30 and we stayed until 10 so i didn't get home until 10:30 hence why I'm doing my journal this late.
Today was pretty fun, especially the Philippine martial arts seminar, where we did a bunch of short stick and hand to hand Stuff. I also watched a Georgia game today which they won in over Which was good now I’m about to go to sleep
Today I had black belt class. Master Evins wasn’t here but it was still a pretty good class. I got a lot of practice on my bo cho and specials. I went to my piano class after. I’m working on this piece for my dad’s birthday that’s coming up soon. I had breakfast when I came back and I was just chilling with my dog for some time and got started on the rest of my requirements in the late afternoon. My mom started
Today I went to sparring class and had a good time. I only sparred two people. They did a good job!
Today I was just well. I just went to black belt class and played football. Good night.
Today I woke up and did Requirements then tkd. After I went on a run and a walk! That’s all Nightt!!
Today wasn’t a grand master Evan’s class I was kinda disappointed. After bbc I went to the stick seminar . Then I went to watch the demon slayer movie. That’s it bye bye. 🐯 🥋
Hello today I woke up and went to BBC right after that I went to the stick seminar after that I went to the moves then we went to eat well thats all byyyyyyy.
The day started out with an awesome black belt class with Master Chelley (aka Queen Tiger); we covered a good mix of weapons, self-defense and poomsae. Drove up to Harrisburg afterwards for the PMAA seminar. Huge shoutout to Master Knight and Master Foster for hosting. Harrisburg rocks! I always enjoy the PMAA seminars and today was no exception. It was great to see some friends I hadn't seen in a while as well as make a few new ones. I met and trained with Abraham who is also on the cycle. I was supposed to stay for the afternoon session, but my foot was swelling pretty bad, so I decided it was best to go home and cover it in ice. It was a tough choice, but I have to take care of the foot to get through the rest of the cycle. I did some requirements in the afternoon and will make...
Courage is not the absence of fear—it is the choice to continue despite it. Today, let courage guide your movements. Stand strong, even when uncertain.
Today I had a mentor second with Master Chelley and took a black belt class. After that, I went to the weapon seminar and learned a lot of new things. Then In the afternoon, I went for a bike ride. Today was very exhausting!
My day was good. I slept in a little today and then I went to the Philippines combative event they had at Master knight school and Master foster. We trained with sticks and Knifes what did most of the stuff I knew with sticks but what threw me for a loop was doing it without sticks and we did it like back hand back front back front something like that I got the hang of it though. When the event ended at 12 all of us got a certificate with our name on it then we took a picture after that I headed home and Did my two mile run and the rest of my Exercises. That is my day
Today is Saturday. And it is my last journal entry of the cycle. I woke up earlier than I usually do because I had to go to Taekwondo. So I got dressed. I left and went to the PMA seminar. It was pretty smooth. It went by fast. Parker, Trent, and Connor were also there. And after the seminar we took a picture and left. Then I came home, ate food and did my chores and Blackbelt requirements.
Today I took my first PMA seminar the Master Melegrito the founder of the PMA alliance. I got to learn how apply knife self defense to combat ans to protect yourself. Overall a great class. I got all my requirements done for the day.
today I got to do my first seminar with guru Melegrito. He was pretty nice in person & I got to use a knife (fake). I as pretty exited because this was my first seminar & I had a great expirience. He also gave some life tips which was nice. It was fun.
It was a busy morning, we had a good BB Class taught by Master Dege to start the day, and then headed over to the PMAA seminar with Master Melegrito. I've been home for about an hour and did more self defense and poomsae. I still need to do some physical work and then I have tickets to the Charlotte FC vs Inter Miami soccer game tonight. I'll be heading there with my son.
I love Saturdays , nothing like sleeping in and get good rest. Today we are going to spend Time at my oldest son's college, to see him play with his band. I am looking forward to this, although the game does not start until 7pm. This is pushing into boxing match that is coming on tonight. I am almost done with my requirements, by the start of next week I should be done.
Went to the Harrisburg location and learned a good amount on hapkido. Took sparring class and got a good run in before bed.
Today I got up early to run but I threw up after so I didn’t go to school. Nothing really happened today since I stayed home so that’s all. Goodnight.
Today I did a lot of King Tiger requirements and football practice. Good night bye
I didn’t go to class tonight because of an event with my wife. I did my requirements but no running. I’ll try and run again on Sunday. Hopefully the foot can take it tomorrow. It’s going to be a full day of classes and requirements.
Today I slept through my alarm again. It was a pretty normal day at school. I went to the meeting/tryouts for the odyssey of the mind club that I do in a different school after school and it was pretty nice. There were a lot of people I knew so that was good. I came home and started my requirements. I got a little late start than usual but it was fine. I went on a run more later than usual and I surprisingly really enjoyed my run today. I didn’t feel like too tired and it felt nice. But unfortunately I got a really slow time which makes me kind of upset. But it was fine because I had a good time. I rested after and my mom made a really good dinner and then I had a shower and now I have to do homework.
i got the last of black belt class credits in and im excited for the pma seminar tomorrow morning.
Today I had a math test and I got an one hundred. Then I went to a birthday party. Then I watched Percy Jackson.
Today I had a spanish test and it was pretty easy so that was good. When I got home I went on a run and did my requirements. I had to clean the house because my friends are coming over tomorrow after the seminar and I’m so excited.
Today was exhausting after school I had to go to do something for Boy Scouts where we had To move a bunch of fruits and vegetables from some convention, but now I’m about to go to sleep to get enough sleep for blackout class tomorrow
September 12 - Entry # 30 Went to school. Had a test in math. I did pretty good on it. When I got home from school I did some requirements. I was so exhausted from my week, I took a nap. After my nap, we had dinner and watched some TV. Now im getting ready for bed. Got Saturday black belt class in the morning and the PMAA seminar right after.
This week has been so rough. I'm so exhausted of cycle... And I'm exhausted by this country and by just life. Working on taekwondo actually helps, I enjoy the work. I've gotten most of staff form 2 secured in my brain....I still feel like we have sooo much else to do....
Friday- up early for kettlebells, we did lots of chest presses today, I think all the pushups have helped me get better, Work was fairly quiet, and then I took my youngest daughter to a new activity, climbing. She had a good time, maybe that will be my next activity I follow my kids in doing!
today, i had school. afterschool i came home and took a nap. then i went and played a jazz show thing in Kannapolis. now im gonna call jakhye and then get ready for my exhibition tomorrow.
today was a long day. At school i had a math quiz. In english we worked on our essays and in history we did a partner assignment. After lunch we did this new broadcast activity thing about like UN goals for the world or something. After that I had art club and we made comics. The club is more structured now that we have presidents planning things, before we used to just do our own things. after school I went to black belt class and sparring class. Then i played volleyball with my friends.
Today is Friday. But I didn’t go to school. I didn’t have to go to school because there were parent teacher conferences today. So last night I spent the night at my uncle’s house. Then today I went and helped him wash houses. It was a pretty chill day. Then when we were done we went back to his house and played the game. Him and my little cousin kept saying I was lucky and they were unlucky. Like how I get lucky kills.
Today was a normal day. First I woke up and went to school. Then I came back ate a snack and went to taekwondo and took black belt class. After that I played volleyball with my friends. Finally I watched tv and ate dinner
Hello today I woke up and went to school . I got to hold my class pets then I went to king tiger after school. I helped out with little tigers class it was so fun . Then I did BBC then I went home ate tacos well thats all byyyyyyy.
So today I learned all of bolo and I also fixed something I do in staff. Tomorrow I will do the stick seminar . BYE BYE🐯
