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LMP July 24

Lisa Petrin

Wednesday, 24 July 2024

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I'm up and doing some of my physical requirements. I'm still struggling with pull ups / hanging for a few reasons......1. I played soccer, so no upper body strength. 2. Due to health conditions, I've never been permitted to do pull ups...maybe a resister band would help?

I've also ordered a pair of 'Altra' running /walking sneakers. I hope these help with my knee and having to use the sidewalk. I really don't want to waste money at a gym.

Few more requirements and off to camp to meet with my mentee. I'm so proud of her! She knows the first 10 steps to her poomsae and can do it on her own! She is also beginning to remember numbers 1-3 in her self defense. Better yet, she gave me a hug and thanked me for helping her!!! 🤗

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Lisa Petrin

I've been in martial arts since 2002. I started in tong soo do under Head master M.K. Lee in Pineville, N.C. After I broke my left hand during a colored belt exam, I switched to Taekwondo under Head master William Grady down in Pineville, N.C. I trained at Eagle Taekwondo for 8 years, earning my 3rd Dan. When Covid the dojang did not survive. I have now been training at King Tiger , North Charlotte location, under Grand Master Evins since June of 2023. I am excited to start my Masters journey, but very nervous at the same time. I look forward to meeting the other candidates.

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