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Day #10 - 7/22/2024

Opeyemi Olomola

Monday, 22 July 2024

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I feel like I’m struggling because of the soreness. I find myself cheating with a lot of the kicks and forms, not hanging the leg, no chambering, sloppy stances, and almost no lift when doing jump kicks. Just feels like my body is about to explode after the jump rope and burpees.

Nonetheless, I had completed another daily requirement and made sure I learned something new today as usual. Prepping and longing for when I do feel stronger.

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Opeyemi Olomola

Martial arts practitioner of over 27 years. I am versed in both traditional Taekwondo (a.k.a. ITF) and sports Taekwondo (a.k.a. WTF). I have been training for very long, and have practiced with some of the worlds most-renowned grandmasters of the art. I have also practiced wushu with Kungfu grandmasters in Guangzhou, China. I intend to contribute to the world of martial arts in the best way possible and represent the art as a religion of peace.

Fall 2024 Black Belt Cycle July 13, 2024 through October 4, 2024.

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Day #10 - 7/22/2024

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Fall 2024 Black Belt Cycle
July 13, 2024 through October 4, 2024.