Candidate Journals

Summer Camp with the King Tiger kids was fun, we went laser tagging, played at the park, and had a cool nun chuck week :)

Today I did most of my daily requirements except for running. After that I played inside with my cousin and my friends. And then we went outside to eat.

Today, I went to PT again. I got some new stretches that I have to do in addition to the old ones. I am able to bend my knee 8 more degrees. I walked another mile today too. This one was just as long as the last. I am still very excited about my progress even though it may be extremely slow, or at least it feels really slow. I'm looking forward to class tomorrow.

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

Today at summer camp we went to the library. We also had a fashion show.

Today, Ryan came over at 9 and stayed until 4:34. We played Terraria together and went to lunch at Johnny B's. We had pizza. I had spaghetti for dinner.

The goal has been set... By tomorrow I will be through at least 20% of my requirements. If I have a good day running, I will be 50 % complete with that. I like the progress. I just need to remember my dobok for class tomorrow.

SORE today! Good gym days, and a great black belt class yesterday. Definitely have to work on my left leg hurricane hook kick! Got a mentor session in with 2 of my mentees, taught a Junior Tigers class, and knocked out a few requirements. Still have some more to go today...

Today I went to summer camp again just like every weekday and we did normal stuff. there was no class today since it was friday and i had some fun

Learning Palgwe Oh Jang. That is all. Only three more palgwe forms to go!

Yesterday we started the day with watching Gamers Guide to pretty much Everything. After I started my hero essay and my hero is my dad. Well, at 3:45 we went to Tae Kwon Do and took class. After I had my mentee meeting and then I had sparring. At sparring I was the only one in flip flops to run a mile. After I asked for Master Natasya to be my mentor and she said yes. Yesterday was really fun, see you tomorrow.

Yesterday I played Lazer Tag with King Tiger Summer Camp. it was really fun because my team won! I was on blue and my nickname was Predator. The course had a Temple Run look but it was really dark instead of bright and high in the sky. My strategy was to sit back and pick off the people that were far away from me. At a part in the game, someone from the red team stood at our team's base and tried to shoot us but he was outnumbered. When we shot him, he just stood still leaning up against a pool and we got to shoot him over and over. At the beginning of the game, my friend and I promised to not shoot each other if we were on opposite teams. Buuuut when I rounded a corner he was right there and we both ended up shooting each other...

Yesterday I played Lazer Tag with King Tiger Summer Camp. it was really fun because my team won! I was on blue and my nickname was Predator. The course had a Temple Run look but it was really dark instead of bright and high in the sky. My strategy was to sit back and pick off the people that were far away from me. At a part in the game, someone from the red team stood at our team's base and tried to shoot us but he was outnumbered. When we shot him, he just stood still leaning up against a pool and we got to shoot him over and over. At the beginning of the game, my friend and I promised to not shoot each other if we were on opposite teams. Buuuut when I rounded a corner he was right there and we both ended up shooting each other...

Today I woke up at eleven read for five hours went to TKD and came home cooked for the family and went to bed very restful day indeed

Today I woke up at eleven read for five hours went to TKD and came home cooked for the family and went to bed very restful day indeed

Went to BB Class and PMAA at Master Evin's tonight. Yep, I'm officially tired tonight! We worked a lot on jump back and jump back hook kicks.. in my mind, you should see how good my jumps are. I apologize for what they probably really look like... I am trying tho. I got my cycle book tonight. I've been keeping all of my requirements electronically on an app on my phone/computer.. truthfully, I think I may miss that. I enjoyed taking class with Master Shin tonight too. It is different having him 'in my line' ... He is always so full of energy! Maybe I'm going to have to grow up and start drinking coffee.. NOT! Hope everyone has a happy Friday. I'm sure mine will be interesting, I have already found a few new muscles tonight.

Best thing about being on the cycle is taking BB classes with my own students! Thanks Jaren and Inst Pam for being so awesome this evening. It's nice to be the student again and get in line with everyone else. Also met Jerome for the first time. He's an energetic BB with a warm personality. This is why I love TAE KWON DO!

today was a good day it first started out with a fruit shake and then a run i felt faster and light weighted so i did a non stop run i didn't even get tiered i know i have improved! when i got my morning run done i took my dog outside and then from there i took him to the vet they said he was fine and then they gave him is shots he didn't cry he felt so normal no pain! its because they gave him treats! when they did all that i took him back home and he was asleep almost the whole day ! the shot made him sleepy lol :) i got home and then i got ready for black belt class and PMAA and also to help out in class! black belt was cool i liked the streches we did and i really need to...

Got up early to go running with my friends then we worked on our requirements. Played Xbox during the afternoon and went to Master Evan's for the BB class. He worked us hard. I was ready for bed when I got home.

Today i did all the push ups pull ups and sit ups etc that i needed to do and went to my moms doctor appointment while my brother went to the pool with my grandpa and aunt, uncle, and 2 girl cousins. Then after the appointment me and my mom went to the library to get some books. Then i helped out class, then took black belt class and came home took a shower, of course!! then got tired and went to bed.

Better day today. I was able to catch up on some of my requirements, finished laying tile, and ran 4 miles with the Mrs. Our time was about 42 min. I was pretty happy with that. Getting faster

Today I did most of my daily requirement except for running because I woke up late. And then I played xbox inside my house with my friends. My legs are hurting because we did a lot in Tae Kwon Do class today. I had a fun day today.

When I was walking my dog tonight I gave the leash to my dad and sprinted off. My dad told me that the do kept pulling at the leash. It was so funny

I wish it was just the hair - -that's nothing- - - but I knew it was going to be a challenging week. Unfortunately my TKD requirements had to take second seat to some other obligations- -that work stuff- - -but all is good- - - I am not going to stress about it. The kicker was the unexpected tooth fairy came and he/she/it was not good to me. My entire right side of my face is in throb mode and I have to fly tomorrow and be gone for work. Almost comical - my dentist is moving so closed this week but was able to get in with someone else for emergency visit this afternoon. They did not see any cracks/fractures, just a bunch of Neanderthal dental work, but some abnormalities on the film- -conclusion infection- -. Medicine then evaluate when I get back - if not better it's a...

Today, I walked an extremely slow mile. I also did my requirements at home while my brother had his last day of camp. After lunch, we went to the mall. I am looking forward to putting my feet up and relaxing tonight.

Made it to the gym again this morning. Also went yesterday as well. I did alot of shoulders/upper body, and CORE! This is definitely making my pushups and situps much more challenging today. I normally make it a point to get on an elliptical machine for at least 15-20 minutes every time I go. Normally, when I run or do jump rope on a hard surface, It begins to really wear on my shins. It can start to feel like needles some times. Switching it up once in a while really helps!

I downloaded the written test this evening and let's just say, there's SO much I didn't know. I'm only scratching the surface and I've been doing TKD for over 25 years. I'm starting to see a slow transition from the more physical martial arts to a more mental one.

today was a nice day i liked everything today! first i went out for a run and when i got done i walked my dog for about 1 hour i was playing with him and now he's leashed trained and i did a lot of requirements today when i got done we went to the animal hospital and also we went to pets smart because my dog ran out of food and also he needed some toys so it was his day pretty much his day! when we got done we went back home and ate this nice steak! it was the best! i got done and walked my dog and my parents went to work i did some poomsaes when they were gone ! i read my book also but the bad part is i fell asleep lol :) i woke up and my parents came and i went out...

I had a very long day because of the return flight to Charlotte.  Even though i'm tired I will get some more push ups in, trying  to get them done early so I can focus more on the requirements that are more difficult for me.  Looking forward to seeing everyone at the dojang tomorrow evening.

Today I did all of my daily requirements and played with my friends. I had guest coming over today so we played outside and then we played xbox for a little while. And then we ate ice cream after that. I had a fun day today.

I really don't like laying floor tile. It seemed a lot easier 15 years ago. I am just too old to be spending all that time on a hard floor. I still have to put in my requirements in, but my book is way out in the car. Almost done though.

Today, I went to physical therapy for the first time. I learned some stretches that I am going to have to do every day. I also volunteered at Holy Angels Candy Bouquet today and I had a lot of fun with the residents. I went to class right after that. Nobody went to the 5:30 class so the other black belts and I got to have a PMAA class. We went over stick form 1 and double stick section A. Then, I helped with the 6:30 class.

So i already read my sisters journal (stalker) and i don't want to say the same thing so i dont really know what to say. Ok so today we went to times square it was really cool and everything we went shopping and the MM'S store and the HERSHEY store. Bought some lipbalms and at HERSHEY my sister bought cookies 'n cream kisses and i bought Jolly Ranchers. Then we went to American Eagle though nothing was in our budget (my sister and i(we got $40 for the whole week, we have like two dollars left, actually we combined money)) so then we went to Aéropostale we bought some really cozy shirts. :) so that was good. Then we went around and stuff we saw a minions (that was awesome!!) mmmmm.... well we have been walking a whole bunch. so thats really good (or it didn't FEEL really good its for...

Today I went and saw Madagascar 3 with my summer camp. It was better than I expected it to be and it had lots of colorful parts. The best part is when Alex and his friends join up with the circus and did this big performance show. It was bright and colorful and impressed everyone. I liked it because it was completely different from the other ones and this movie had different animals than the other movies. It also took place in many more places. I also liked it because there is a lot more action. That is why I liked Madagascar 3.

Today I went and saw Madagascar 3 with my summer camp. It was better than I expected it to be and it had lots of colorful parts. The best part is when Alex and his friends join up with the circus and did this big performance show. It was bright and colorful and impressed everyone. I liked it because it was completely different from the other ones and this movie had different animals than the other movies. It also took place in many more places. I also liked it because there is a lot more action. That is why I liked Madagascar 3.

I'm in New York right now, been here since Monday. It was hard to journal because we did so much. We(sis and me) bought a lot of stuff so far(for our opinion) heres the list: 3 lipbalms(chupa chup(a french lollipop)MM, and Hersheys), a shirt from aeropastale(their was nothing that was THAT good at american eagle), 2 headbands(one lace elastic black one, and a beaded one thats really pretty but usually very expensive, but we got a good deal) my sister and i got a really good deal, 3 headbands for 10$. my sister got a beaded one like me, i got one and we bought a trio of elastic lace( black, gray, white)n my sister got gray and we are sharing white. we are leaving on Friday, we took a plane. have a nice summer!

Today I started watching Doctor Who. I instantly fell in love. I am a fan of space and time travel. On Doctor Who, he traveled though time to the last 25 minutes of Earth. I will watch more Doctor Who tomorrow!

Didn't do much today. Worked on my requirements and played videos

I love, love, love the beach! I'm having so much fun! Been doing physical requirements, just haven't been logging them. Need to log my numbers on the website later tonight. Getting ready to go kayaking now!

Today we started the day with video games. After I ate breakfast and watched Doc Mcstuffins. We are hoping to go to the pool today because it is a good day. Oh I almost forgot that yesterday I got my very own short sticks, they are awesome because I can do tricks with them. Last nigh after TKD class I finished my physical requirements with my mom and dad and the whole family did meditation together. Right now we are getting ready to go to the pool. Can not wait to see you tomorrow.

It's good to see my guys still excited about being on the cycle. Their motivation and excitement helps to drive me forward.

Sun and Mon were rough days. I know what the culprit was, but I have to say, It totally tasted good!. Sometimes it is like Russian roulette. .. Oh well, I am trying to push through. Today I missed BB class, then pain was a bit much tonight, I had to lay down. Still trying to work on requirements today. I am finding pushups to be tough, my shoulders are not happy with the idea. and jump ropes.. well that has been an issue since day one of my first dan cycle. took me forever just to learn to jump over the darn rope, I'm not very good at it. Something else to work on. The form changes I hope will sink in. There is truthfully still a lot I need to work on. One day at a time, I'm running with it! Night all, going to try to beat the...

Today I did all of my daily requirements and played outside with my friends It was hot so we played inside for a little while. And then we went out for dinner after Tae Kwon Do. I had a fun day today.

today was a nice day i went for a run in the morning! and i walked my dog at the time i was done i went to work with my dad again we had a nice time!when i was done i went to my grandmas house it was here birthday so i went and also had a great time there to as soon as i got done i did some requirements and went to taekwondoe for a mentor session it was nice we only did red belt and we did a lot of work as soon as i got done i took black belt class it was really fun because in one part of class i did red belt number 1 really good the flip was really great i got the hang of it and we did basically all the self defenses when bb class was done i went to PMAA...

today was a nice day i went for a run in the morning! and i walked my dog at the time i was done i went to work with my dad again we had a nice time!when i was done i went to my grandmas house it was here birthday so i went and also had a great time there to as soon as i got done i did some requirements and went to taekwondoe for a mentor session it was nice we only did red belt and we did a lot of work as soon as i got done i took black belt class it was really fun because in one part of class i did red belt number 1 really good the flip was really great i got the hang of it and we did basically all the self defenses when bb class was done i went to PMAA...

If you are on the cycle, and you still don't have white belt through high red belt curriculum down, that is a huge problem. Please make sure that you have it all down and you are not struggling with it. We have a lot to do on the cycle, and if we are struggling through black belt classes with our color belt curriculum, its going to be an extremely tough cycle. Use the website, your mentors, whatever you have to do, especially if you want to pass the pre-test! Thank you candidates! Just trying to pass on some helpful hints...

Today i went to sumer camp for about 6 hours today went home ate ran and did some requirements then went back to king tiger and helped out with another class took black belt class and a pmaa class fun day

Today I had my second mentee session and I worked on Taeguek Sa Jang. I also took black belt class. We worked on Hapkido 1-20. I didn't realize how many that I don't remember very well until I actually had to do them. I have physical therapy tomorrow. I am supposed to go twice a week for two weeks or do the stretches at home.

The last few days I have been laying tile in my boys' bathroom. It has been tough on my knees and back which makes it tougher to do certain things in class. I can't wait for it to be finished.

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

Spent the morning running 1.5 miles then worked on my requirements. The rest of the day I got to play videos.

Today we went to the Spraygrounds. It was okay. But tomorrow we are going to the movies.

Went to the pool today and had lots of fun with friends did requirements earlier this morning

Went to the pool today and had lots of fun with friends did requirements earlier this morning

I went to my mom's school and played Minecraft on the SMART board. I built a house. After I had chicken nuggets for lunch. Ryan came over and we played Minecraft with Augie. When I got home it started pouring down rain. I had to go get my haircut though. I had Hickory Smoked Sundried Tomato Turkey Brest.

Even good things must come to an that includes leaving beautiful Hawaii.   I wanted to stay but money said go home.   I was able to get a few push ups in.time to go 

This weekend was the best ever. We went to the pool with my two of friends and we stayed there for three hours, ya wow. We also went to a place that is called Pelicans Snowballs, they have 100 flavors, is that cool? Oh I did my first stick poomse at Saturday black belt class, it was awesome. I am also getting two stick and a staff. I am so excited. I can not wait to keep up my Tae Kwon do skills.

today was a nice day i went out for a run and also i did a lot of requirements in the morning! as soon as i got done i left my friend back at his house! we had a great time together we ate breakfast and i went to work with my dad we had a nice time it was like father son time we played some car games and we ate ice cream and fun! when we got done i went back home to walk my dog! and then went back to work with my dad so today was only really about me and my dad i did a lot of poomsaes and self defense with him! and the whole day i was with him i watched netflix just a little it was about a fat boy and how people where making fun of him and how he didn't fit...

To begin my day, I had a big breakfast!  Ham,cheese, vegetables and three egg omelet.  Of course my coffee.   I visited Schoefield Barracks, one of the military post, and was educated on some of the highly sophisticated equipment they use this day and age on the battlefield.   I did manage to get some requirements in too.  I had a fantastic day.

Overall, today was a good day for credits. However, I am going to have to take a little something before bed for my back. I hurt it a bit doing back falls. The falls definitely make me feel old and awkward.

Today I woke and did some chores I also played with my brother. We had to get dressed to go to class. In hyper class today I learned how to work with swords.

Today I woke up and did some chores. I also played with my little brother. then we had to get dressed for tae kwon do. I had a hyper class after my regular class and I learned how to work with swords.

Today i was able to work out with my uncle and since i have been doing my requirements and he is not on the black belt cycle, lets say he couldnt move for 30 minutes.

There's so much negativism in social media. The media would be happy tearing our society apart and pinning one group against another. The dojang is my happy place.

I did my requirements this morning while my brother was at basketball camp. I also went to the doctor today about my thigh. She said not to strain it and I will be going to an orthopedic doctor tomorrow. I went to the 4:30 class today and I meant to help with the 5:30 and 6:30 classes to try and fit in some leadership credits but I didn't because I had a migraine. I went home and slept for a while then it went away.

Crazy busy day at work which is pretty much normal. Had appointment after work to get the gray sparkles removed which turned out good as I was able to have meditation time. Got home later than planned so went for run then got some requirements in. Dinner now time for bed. Its going to be a long week and want to pace it and get some rest. Am hoping with upcoming work trips that can knock out a few essays.

Today I went to summer camp,we went to the park. It was kind of fun,it was really hot though. Then when we came back from the park we had reading time,class,then we played a group game and then I left.

Today I did all of my daily requirements and got to play with my friends. I ran 2 miles today because my dad wanted to bump up the miles so that we can finish before the ten week cycle.

I got to play a new video game with my friend Bradley today. I also went to Hyper Pro class. Master Evens taught us the new sword forms. That was a lot of fun.

Today, at 8:18 my friend Ryan came over though I hadn't even had breakfast! So I had breakfast and went over to his his house. We played Minecraft. After Mom and I went to Walmart. After I rode my bike and had Cheesy Chicken.

Today i woke up and did some requirements before going out to the beach and pool all day and then got back and finished.

Had a decent weekend. Knocked out some requirements on Saturday. Got the yard mowed, and a little bit of yard work done. Sunday was definitely my relax day. Just spent it relaxing and recuperating.

5.7 mile run yesterday.33 back squats60 wall balls40 pullups10 C&J

I did some swimming today,  worked on a few requirements and just had a fun day.  It was very relaxing. 

Going to start another 24 day challenge soon.Aug 1st.Got good results from the last one, and have only gained back a few pounds.Want to ramp it up again and achieve a leaner physique.

Today my mom went shopping for groceries and got all the food i wanted. Then after that we went to the pool which wore me out.

Yesterday, Master Shin had a pool party for the people that help clean the dojo. It was so much fun. Mom makes the best cupcakes. Thank you Master Shin for the party.

Today I got to go to Carowinds with my best friend. I also went to the water park at Carowinds. Before the water park, I went on the Fury 325!!!! It was so much fun. When we went to the water park, I went on almost all the rides. Today was so much fun

yesterday was pretty fun i couldn't write my journal entree though because at night there was a party and i couldn't really get anything done so my parents said i had to write it today but this is it yesterday was a fun day i had fun my friend nick was withe me!.. but the day started out with a run and also some requirements!..when i got done from running i came back and walked my dog and he was playing with some wooden stick! i was afraid he would get blisters so i took it away he kept barking so i gave him a treat and he calmed down as soon as i got done i waited a little and went to black belt class and had a nice time i reviewed over some poomsaes!! and when i got done with black belt class i took sparring and i learned...

I had a sleepover last night. When I got home me and my family went to church and Sunday School. We had a party and I had trail mix, a cookie, and Cheetos. When I got back I went to Ryan's house. We went to the pool and played Minecraft.

Today plugged away at some domestics and requirements along with a nice visit from our niece and her daughter. Surprised I could even move this morning after yesterday - - tight but at least I am moving. This coming week is going to be a tricky one with getting requirements in and classes. Our location is closed this week but lucky I have options - - -obstacle is going to be work and being that I leave Friday for back to back trips will make it challenging. Just going to take it day by day and do what I can. 

"A Still Water That Runs Deeps" I like that proverb

Today I went to the movies with my family. Then I came home and did some requirements and went outside.

Today I went to the movies with my family. Then I came home and did some requirements and went outside.

Today I went to the movies with my family. Then I came home and did some requirements and went outside.

Today I went to the movies with my family. Then I came home and did some requirements and went outside.

Today I went to the movies with my family. Then I came home and did some requirements and went outside.

Today I did some of my requirements except for running. I didn't do running today because I woke up late so I did the other requirements and finished them early.

Today I went to church. Then after church me and my mom did nothing the rest of the day.

Yesterday I woke up and ate we also watched Harry Potter. After we went to my Black Belt Class we went to eat at Sushi and the Lake. Then we shopped and did the physical requirements for my black belt cycle with my dad. Then I rode my bike and played Wii with my friend Melanie, she ate dinner with us and after we watched Jumanji. Yesterday was fun. See you tomorrow.

We had a fantastic day yesterday. KT Belmont started with an adhoc BB class followed by 1.5 hours of sparring class. EVERYONE stated to help me clean the dojang. We lifted, washed, dried and layed the mats back into place, mopped the bathrooms and organized. My heart is swollen with gratitude. THEN, later in the afternoon, we met at our neighborhood pool for some hotdogs and hamburgers and some cooling down time.

Took BB class in Belmont today. We worked on koryo changes and hapkido.. i wish i could just run through them and they would stick but it just doesn't work that way. Lol. After class Ms Julia and I worked on requirements.. She is wounded and I'm finding that two classes back to back are much for me.. we got alot done tho.. then we all pitched in and scrubbed the dojang down. All the mats up.. everything moved dusted and vacuumed. Afterwards we all headed to the pool for a cookout and some king tiger family time. always enjoy time we spend together as a group. Thank you Master Shin for all you do! (And Ms Lori too !)

Master Shin had a black belt class today. We worked on the changes to Koryo. It's pretty hard to remember all the changes but it must be even harder for higher belts because they've been doing the poomsae for longer than I have. After black belt class I didn't go to sparring, instead I worked on requirements with Ms. Pam and stretched my thigh a lot. After that a lot of people came and helped clean the dojang. We moved all of the furniture, dusted, took all of the mats off the floor, scrubbed them, cleaned the bathrooms, vacuumed the floors, cleaned the mirrors, etc. It took a long time but afterwards we got to go to a pool party in Master Shin's neighborhood. It was nice because we could all relax and unwind together after cleaning and working out. Thanks again Master Shin!!

Today was a good day and i did all my requirements in the morning and the afternoon. Also i went to black belt class and did the stick form and the new updated version of the koryo poomsae. Then i did sparring which was OK, after sparring class i had learned a lot. Then i went to my house ate lunch and that was the best foot long ever!

Today my wife and I celebrate our 46th anniversary.  The only thing we will be doing is having fun.  We will finish our day at a luau where we get the opportunity see some Hawaiian dancing and other customs.  Did I mention gain more weight!(lol)

Today was a busy day. I helped with 2 classes took BB and sparring class. Also I`m sleeping over at my aunt`s house.

Today, I went to the black belt class today. After I stayed for the sparring class. I did 4 sparring rounds. After Master Shin had a dojang cleanup. We took off all the mats and washed them then dried them. Then when we were done I had chicken nuggets for lunch. Ryan came over and we played Minecraft and rode our bikes. After I had nacho cheese tacos for dinner. Yum!

Taught the family class this morning. Then, helped out with the Crossfit Kids program. Did some yard work, and knocked out some requirements. It feels great to do requirements outside in the sunshine! Someone asked me about the Random Acts of Kindness yesterday...I don't know how its possible to not do ROAK daily! As martial artists, it should come naturally!

Wow what a productive day!!! Up early, few loads of laundry, 3 mile run then off to North Charlotte for classes. Got there at 10:00 and worked with Jerome on SD & Poom's then black belt class and sparring. Yup I was tired, sparring class was a blur. Thanks to my two partners Michaela & Courtney they kept me going. Major light bulb moment today- -learned new SD and actually was able to retain the 1st four in just one class - -that is so not like me. Good day overall but done with requirements today as I am going to listen to my body. Hydrate more and maybe I will not be so tight- - - -. Hope everyone has a great weekend!!!

I took the BB and Sparring class today at Master Shin's. Afterwards I stayed to help clean the dojo. Looking forward to the pool party today that Master Shin is giving. Thank you Master Shin.