Candidate Journals

Today at camp I was able to get in a session with my mentee. After camp we went to LKN for sparring and then out to dinner. I finished up my requirements when I got home. Tomorrow I get to sleep in.

Today at camp we were supposed to go on a field trip to play Mini Golf but we couldnt go because of the rain. After camp and dinner, I went back to King Tiger for Sparring, black belt class and a mentor session. I was so hungry after all that so I ate again when I got home

Today at camp we didnt do much because of the rain. Tonight after dinner we went back to King Tiger and I had a mentor session and then helped out with the evening class. 

Today at camp we went to Reedy Creek park and got to use the Panther’s area. My mentee wasnt there today so I wasnt able to get a session in. We had Stix after camp and then home. 

This morning my mom took me to King Tiger to have a mentor session and we went over self defenses, falls and staff forms. I went to the track again with my dad to work on my running form and then we had lunch at my grandfathers house. 

Today was the pretest. Im glad it got rained out, so I could sleep in a little more. Then I helped out with jr Tigers after blackbelt class. When I got home, I did my pull ups and after lunch, we went to the track and I did my 3 miles. Since it wasnt too hot, my parents wanted me to do it today.

Today I had the day off so I got to sleep in. I did my requirements early and we watched some anime and Brooklyn 99 before going out to dinner with my grandfather. I am studying tonight for tomorrows pretest. 

Today I was able to get in a session with my mentee and I helped with a Jr Tiger’s class after camp. After dinner, I did my requirements and watched my anime show while I did my run. 

Today we went on a field trip to the movies. We saw the Garfield movie. I got in a session with my mentee as well. I went home to eat and then back to King Tiger for Sparring and Black Belt class. Then I met with my mentor to go over Staff forms. 

Today we went to camp and I was able to get a leadership credit. After camp we went to my Auntie’s for dinner and saw my grandparents. We came home and I finished my requirements and watched my shows. 

today we went to the park at camp. we went early since it was so hot. I had Stix after camp and then we had sushi for dinner. I did my requirements after dinner and watched an anime show with my mom. 

This morning I slept in a little since Ive been getting up early every other day. I walked the dog with my mom around the neighborhood and got her to watch two episodes of one of the Anime shows I like. Then I did my requirements and now I can relax for the rest of the day.

Today we had BB class and we worked on poomsaes. I had a session with my mentor and then we had a poomsae seminar at the Lake Norman school. After that, we went to hang out at my uncle’s house and watched some anime. I finished my requirements when I got home. 

Today I walked the dog with my mom in the morning and then took a rest before doing my requirements. In the afternoon, I helped my mom pick figs off our tree and there were a lot of bees and ants. We went out to a Mexican restaurant for dinner and a lady took our picture. We bought one of me and my brother. Tomorrow is bb class so I have to get up early, which is never fun. 

Today at camp we took a field trip to the Flying Tiger Ninja course. We had a lot of fun. We also got to check out a moth that Master Lisa found outside KT, Im not a fan of bugs though so I stayed away. I got some of my requirements done at camp and the rest I finished after dinner. Tomorrow I have the day off, so I get to sleep in.

Today we watched Call of the Wild in summer camp. It was kinda sad. We had pasta for dinner, which is my favorite but I couldnt eat much because I had to go to sparring and bb class. We did self defenses and poomsaes in bb class. After class, I met with my mentor. I got to eat more pasta when I got home then I finished my requirements. 

Today at camp we went to the park and splash pad. I was also able to get a session with my mentee done. After dinner we went to see the new Superman movie with my cousins, uncles and aunties. I thought it was ok, but my mom really liked it. 

Today at camp was park day but the LITs stayed behind. I was happy to, since it was so hot. We practiced different ground techniques in class. After camp I had Stix and then we got pizza for dinner. After that, I worked on my requirements and watched some Kaiju No. 8. 

This morning my dad took me to the park to practice TKD with my mentor and some other masters/instructors. I learned the double stick form and went over the Bolo form. We also did poomsaes. It was so hot out but it was helpful. After lunch we went to see my cousins again and we played pickleball, it was really fun. Tomorrow we go back to camp. 

Today I went to black belt class and we did poomsaes, self defense and worked a lot on our form. Then I had a session with my mentor.  We met up with my family for lunch and went to the pool. After dinner we got ice cream at Andy’s. After we got home, I finished off my run and rolls and falls. 

Today we stayed home so I got to sleep in, which was soo nice. I started on my requirements after lunch so that we could hang out with my cousin/aunt/uncle for dinner. I got to have my favorite Thai Bubble Tea. Tomorrow is BB class, so I have to get up soo early. 

Today I wasnt able to do as many of my requirements at camp and we went out to dinner with my family so I had to finish up when I got home. I had my favorite fudge brownie for dessert which always makes me happy.

Today was movie day at camp so we got to watch The Karate Kid. I also was able to do my first mentor session with my Mentee. I went to sparring class and one of the instructors was on the national tkd team, and I sparred her, that was cool. I was so tired after sparring but black belt class is right after so I had to push through. I learned my new stick form then had a session with my mentor and learned my staff form. 

Today at camp we went to the splash pad. It was so hot but I didnt want to get wet, so I just watched. I got most of my requirements done at camp and then we had dinner with my family from out of town. 

Today I went back to summer camp after having last week off. Today was a park day and it was so hot. It was good to see some friends I hadnt seen in awhile. I didnt get to my requirements until I got home so I didnt get to my run until 9pm. Hopefully I can now relax and watch some tv before bed. 

Today I am working on my requirements pretty early because my cousins are coming up from FL to visit and I want to be able to hang out with them. The physical stuff is definitely more difficult this time around, but I will get it done.

Today is the first day of the BB cycle. I went to BB class this morning and it was a good workout, my legs feel like jello. I got my new bb book and Im about to start my requirements so I can enjoy the rest of my day.