Fall 2025 Black Belt Cycle

Candidate Journals

King Tiger Tae Kwon Do Black Belt candidates blog daily about their journey: their thoughts and feelings, their struggles and successes; their pain and their encouragement. Follow along on their journey; words of encouragement are always welcome!

 

Due to a very high temperature during this week, I wasn't able to run as much as I needed to. Exercises however, were completed, except for pull-ups. I still struggle to do it; I can't even do at least 1. I am also struggling on push-ups. With jump ropes, I was able to improve my pace. 

Entry #8

I didn't run yesterday so I am hoping to do one today. We are leaving Florida tomorrow so hopefully we will get our schedule right.

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Entry #7

In Florida today visiting my grandmother. Hopefully I will be able to run and do all my exercises today. 

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8/13-Entry 6

Today I did a one-mile walk with my dad. I hope I will get in all my exercises in before we leave for Florida.

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Humid-Entry 5

This mourning I ran 3 miles with my dad in very humid weather. I will be helping out with the lower belt class and hopefully have a mentor session and a mentee session. I've got so much activity that I not sure if I'll make it!

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Monday - entry #4

Today I ran one mile this mourning with my mom. I didn't write my journal yesterday today will count both. Yesterday I ran two miles since I have not ran a lot. Today I will also be helping out in the lower belt class and hopefully get a leadership credit.

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August 8

Today I will be going to my black belt class. I have not been writing in my journal a lot so my mom told me that would start writing every day. Yesterday my dad told me that I will attending to the classes Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday every week! I have a full week ahead of me!

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A full day ahead

Today I went go on a one-mile run with my dad and am planning to finish my second essay today.  I will also go to sparring class tonight and help out with the lower-belt class.

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I'm Nervous

Due to high temperatures this week, I wasn't able to do running as much as I need to. However, exercises were completed except for pull-ups. I still struggle in doing it. I can't even do at least 1. I am also struggling in push-ups. I'm nervous for the pre-test tomorrow! Especially with the study guide questions.

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