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!

9/2/25

Today was mostly a normal day but I had an eventful afternoon. I had a soccer game that lasted about 2 and a half hours. It went into double overtime and penalties. We eventually came out on top with our goalie coming up big. So now I've been in a pretty good mood for the rest of the evening. But I did some homework and about to go to bed.

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9/1/25

Today I did my requirements, hung out with a friend and I wrote an essay. It's been a really productive day. Thank you workers for letting us have the day off!

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8/31/25

Today was mostly a normal day. Also, I went for a long bike ride. After my bike ride, I finished my requirements and now hanging out at my house.

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8/28/25

Today was a long day. I had a math test, a Spanish quiz, and a science quiz. As well I had a soccer game after school. Luckily, we managed to get the w after a hard-fought game. We didn't play very good but it was enough to win the game. After the game our coach, rewarded us with no practice tomorrow. But I'm just happy I'm home and can't wait to start sleeping.

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8/24/25

Today I didn't really do much. What I basically did was do requirements basically all day, I got some homework done, and I got in my pool to relax a little. Today was a rather relaxation day.

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8/23/25

This morning I woke up early to go to black belt class. After class, I got some leadership credits in the family class. Once I got home I got started on requirements and did requirements all afternoon. Now I'm just hanging at home.

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8/21/25

Today I had school and soccer practice. After, I went and helped out with color belt testing. I wanted to break a board so bad. I wanted to smash like 3 boards over my leg because I thought it would be fun. Tomorrow, I have a soccer game at our school's archrival. I'm guessing that game is gonna be chaotic. Anyways, I gotta get rest. Goodnight!

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8/20/25

This evening has been a really tough one for me. I had soccer game that started at five. It went into double overtime and then went onto Pk's. Which we ended up losing in Pk's. The whole game lasted about 2 and a half hours. So it sucks to play that hard for that long and not come out on top. But it's great for how hard we fought because 4 of my teammates had cramps and three have injuries. I'm proud of how hard we fought and we'll get it next time. 

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8/19/25

Today was pretty usual but I had a very productive evening. After I got done with soccer practice, we drove to King Tiger where I got leadership credits, A mentor and mentee session which I'm really happy about. Once I got home I did my homework and tomorrow I have a soccer game as well. Goodnight!

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8/18/25

Today I had school, and I had soccer practice. After that, I got some leadership credits, and I also got a mentor session. Once I got home, I did my homework and got as many requirements done as I could.

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8/17/25

The past 2 days have been very tough. I had two soccer games in Fayetteville, so we stayed overnight. I didn't get home until past 10:30 last night and I'm still recovering. I'm trying to get caught up with my requirements because I didn't have any time to do my requirements. Tomorrow, I start my second week of school but I just wanna catch up on sleep. Anyways, I got requirements to do.

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8/14/25

It's been a difficult past two days because I just started school again. But I'm getting through it. Tomorrow I have to leave early for a soccer game all the way up in Fayetteville. I'm also staying overnight because my team has another game on Saturday. But, tonight I got two leadership credits and did sparring class. That's about it. I got a busy day tomorrow. 

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8/12/25

Today was freshmen academy for my school. We did some activities and did a scavenger hunt to get to know the teachers. After that, I got my soccer picture done. Then I went home and did my requirements. Also, I had a soccer scrimmage. So basically I got a taste for what the season would look like. And now, I'm gonna go take a shower and finish my second summer reading book.

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8/9/25

This morning I went to black belt class. We did lots of good practice which I found helpful. After class, I stayed for the family class and got some leadership credits. I also stayed and got a mentor session. Once I got home I did my requirements and I watched the NASCAR race today. Now I'm gonna enjoy the rest of my night. See y'all!

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8/7/25

Today I had a good day. This morning I slept in. Then I had soccer practice from 3-5. After practice I went straight to sparring class. That's about it.

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8/5/25

Today I had more soccer practice. After practice, I had a dentist appointment. Then I came home and did my requirements and then I went to a soccer preseason party. I had a pretty fun day.

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8/4/25

Today I had soccer practice in the morning. After that I went to Dick's Sporting Goods to get some new cleats and shin-guards. I got lunch in Birkdale and when I got home, I did my requirements and hung around. Then, I went to class and helped out. I also got a mentor session in. So, I'm happy about that.  

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8/2/25

Today I woke up early for the pretest. But it went well. After I got home, I did my requirements and went for a bike ride. At about 5:45 my family and I left for the Cookout Monster Truck Bash. This event is basically like a back-to-school kinda thing. That was really fun. Now I'm home and probably gonna relax and go to bed soon.

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7/31/25

Today I had my last soccer preseason practice for the week. Tomorrow I will sleep in and do my requirements and maybe get in my pool. That's mostly it for today. Goodnight.

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7/30/25

This entire week I've done soccer preseason practice for my school. Even though it is exhausting, I'm getting through and learning a lot. I keep forgetting to do journals so I'm getting annoyed with myself on that. (I think the soccer and heat has something to do with that). That's mostly it, and hopefully I'll remember to journal tomorrow. 

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7/27/25

Today I played tennis a little bit in the morning. Since I haven't played for a few days, I didn't play very good. But I'm hoping I can get out on the court often again so I can play better. Also, I start soccer preseason for my school tomorrow. I'm looking forward to doing the training but I'm not looking forward to waking up early. But it'll be good for me so I can practice waking up early for school and getting ready for the soccer season. Also, it'll help me be in good shape for the rest of the cycle. 

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7/26/25

Today I went to my first weekend black belt class and after, I helped out in family class. I also went to the Poomsae seminar. Once, I got home from the seminar, I got in my pool and relaxed a bit. I'm also looking forward to starting soccer preseason for my school. I'm looking forward to an awesome season.

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7/24/25

Today I went down to a bike shop where a friend of mine works and I got a new bike. That's the highlight of my day but I have more soccer training tomorrow. I'm feeling good about my soccer practices right now and hopefully we will have a successful soccer season.

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7/23/25

This morning I had a soccer training camp. I really sore from it. But mostly that's it for today. I didn't do anything else really besides my requirements too.

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7/22/25

Today I'm going to Carowinds to enjoy the waterpark. I did a soccer camp yesterday and my calves and pecks are super sore. When I get back from Carowinds, I'm probably going to relax and do my requirements.

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7/20/25

My family and I picked up my brother from a sleep away cross-country camp. When I came home, I got in my pool. Nothing else really happened today besides that. 

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7/19/25

I slept past 11 o'clock today. But I didn't really do much, but I got in my pool and relaxed for a bit. I finished my requirements after I got out of the pool and now, I'm hanging out and playing video games.

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7/17/25

Today I slept in. I slept until 10:45 this morning which never happens. I took a tennis lesson, and I got Jimmy Johns for lunch. After, I did my requirements and read for summer reading for my school.

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First Blog of Cycle

I got back from the beach on Saturday. Stayed in Sea Pines in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. I went for a week. Now I'm back home and doing my first couple of requirements and I also started brainstorming about what I'm going to do for my creative form. 

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