By Daemon Woods on Monday, 31 August 2026
Category: Candidate Journals

When 7th-9th Graders Choose the Workout

Tonight, we had High Belt Practice (Blue Belt and Higher).  I knew we were in trouble when Master Foster asked the students (probably 12-15 years old) what post practice exercises they wanted to do.  Their eyes lit up like kids in a candy store.  They came up with exercises I'd never even heard of, like a "Flying Turtle".  I like to see them lead during warmups because some of them are not used to standing in front of a crowd and it builds their confidence.  I don't remember them being given free reign for post-practice workouts though.  I'll be ready for them next time.

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