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!

Today I we...

Today I went to daycare. I brought my computer withme. I played Minecraft and Starbound. On Minecraft I started a new survival world. I built a house and collected lots of food from animals.

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I had a ve...

I had a very busy day today. I got up and went running 3 miles with my friends. Then we went back to the dojang to work on out sparring, kicks, rolls and poomsaes. When I got home, I got to play on my xbox game.

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Today

Today I did all my requirements. Today I am also going to go to black belt class today at the N. Charlotte school today.

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closer

I went out with my wife today for new cell phone; one I really don't need.  There are to many gizmos on it for me.  I got in some requirements and quite a bit of rest .  Preparing for BB class this evening.

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We made so...

We made some modifications to our current class schedule to allow us to do more PMAA, weapons, and hapkido. I like the new change and it has sparked interests in my current BBs. We'll make this change permanent and allow other ranks to join us. Currently, it's only High Blue and up. This will allow the Belmont students to practice the weapon requirements and also meet their PMAA requirements for the BB cycle.

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Today, I g...

Today, I got a few extra requirements done to catch up from the weekend. I think I will have to be doing extras for a few days. I volunteered again today and I had a lot of fun working with the people at Cherubs Candy Bouquet. Right after that, I went to class and I finally learned how to do the rotunda. I could never quite get it before so I'm really excited about it!

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easy day

Today for dinner burgers on the grill.  I had a good time at King Tiger .  Instructor Dong stopped by this evening and it was great to see him.  I was also able to get some requirements done.  Then rest!!

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Today i re...

Today i really didn't do too much because i didn't go to class tonight but i still went to summer camp

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today was ...

today was nice day! i woke up and did a 1 mile run when i got done i got back home and did some requirements i got done i took a shower an then i spent all day finding a perfect office for me kept looking and looking but nothing as soon as we got done we went to eat then i did more requirements! i went to work with my dad and we had a nice time i did everything i could help him with! as soon as we were done i went home took my dog out and now im going to sleep so goodnight

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Took every...

Took everyone to Lake Norman today. Went to the state park and hit the walking trails. Found the perfect spot to chill, swim, and picnic. It was nice and private and made for an incredible time.

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Today

Today I did all of my daily requirements and played outside with my friends for a while. It was getting to hot outside so we decided that we should go inside my house. So we played xbox for a while and then I went to sparing class. I had a fun day today.

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Wednesday

Whew! Long day! Definitely feeling tired and sore! Gotta love the Black Belt Cycle. Something is always hurting, but its a "good hurt." Got into the gym again today, worked out just about everything, especially core. Thank goodness for Spark.

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Unload day

It's that work thing- - -stick a fork in me. I put my pedometer on when I hit the dock this morning - - -17.26 and I am toast. No not going to count it. I was at the hotel gym before 5 and happy with progress and will count that. You can be a machine when you put your mind to it. Yup 9:00 and Mr. Sandman needs me.

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today i we...

today i went to my moms doctor appointment and used the WiFi. i was able to write down part of an essay so that's nice. then i went to tae kwon do and got my credits. i went home and ate dinner and went to bed.

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Today was ...

Today was a pretty normal day, I got some requirements done and in summer camp we went to the movies and then went to the park and played basketball

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Today was ...

Today was a pretty normal day, I got some requirements done and in summer camp we went to the movies and then went to the park and played basketball

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I went to ...

I went to see the movie Alexander And The Very Horrible No Good Very Bad Day. It was very funny. Ryan came over to watch it with me. After we played Minecraft together. That was my day.

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Day 3 of the Hornets Camp

Today we started the day with a good breakfast. After we ate we went to the Hornets camp. Today we focused on defense and pump fake and fake shots. It was fun to learn something new. Today was a fun and I can not wait for what happens next. See you tomorrow

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Got to sle...

Got to sleep in late this morning. Mom did not get me up until 10:30. Yea Mom!!! Took 2 classes with Master Shin tonight. We worked hard on our Poomsaes and took a PMAA class.

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The trip

I was on a cruise ship called the Princess, we traveled to Alaska on it. Princess has a lot of pools and hot tubs. There's lots of places to eat and you can also watch movies. The movie I watched was the Age of Ultron. It was my third time seeing it but instead of watching it at the movies it was on a cruise ship. I hope that will go on another cruise later on.

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Today

Today is my school schedule Distribution Day. I get to find out what classes I am going to be in and who my teachers are. After I get back I will do all my requirements.

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Today

Today is my school schedule Distribution Day. I get to find out what classes I am going to be in and who my teachers are. After I get back I will do all my requirements.

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today my b...

today my brothers friend came over and we played a little at my house then we went to the pool and played tag there. We (I mean me and my mom) were exhausted from the pool, but my brother and his friend were not. So we went outside and played for a little while. I went to tae kwon do then at 9:30 we went to pick up my grandmother. and didn't get home until 11:00 and that's it.

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Working the schedule

I have had a very busy schedule the last few days. Shoots that have run late into the night. It has been a struggle to keep up with my requirements and fit everything in...I've had a few bad days in the health dept as well. Still just plugging along, one day at a time. I need to post this before the midnight hour. I can't seem to get to my journals before midnight. I hope all are doing well. Looking forward to class in Belmont tomorrow night.

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I got a ch...

I got a chance to work with my BB this evening on Palgwe forms, basic forms and rolling. I'm please to see our guys doing so well on their technique. These guys will do me proud come Oct 31.

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I have mad...

I have made a lot more progress with my thigh. I can walk normally and without effort now! It's still really frustrating to not be able to everything that I could. Today in class, everyone was practicing falls and then there's me, sitting on the floor watching and doing stretches. I had a mentee session today. I worked on the high green belt poomsae with them and it seems like they are improving.

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today was ...

today was a great day! i woke up with a morning run and also a dog walk i had a nice rest when i got done with that i did my living hero essay!! my dad went to work so did my mom so i was fine as soon as they came back i took my dog outside he did what he needed to do and played some video games for a while and then i did some requirements when i went to work with my dad we had a great time when we where done he took me to black belt class i had a nice time there and also PMAA was awesome i had a great tie i learned a lot of stuff!! and now im going to watch mall cop 2 ! so goodnight and see ya tomorrow

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I'm back a...

I'm back at it! Took my first class since vacation tonight. I'm trying to get back in the swing of things at work but it's tough. I want another 2 weeks of vacation!

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Today at s...

Today at summer camp we went to the Duke Energy Explorium. then when we came back we went to class,then we played some games on the front mat.Then it was time to go home. So I took BBC today.

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Today i wa...

Today i was at king tiger for 9 hour for summer camp and other classes it was pretty fun

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Yesterday

Yesterday I did all of my daily requirements and played inside with my friends and my cousins. Today my cousin left with his mom back home in Atlanta. We had a lot of fun together playing xbox and plying outside.

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Pool

Today I went to the pool and pretty much swam the whole time so it was pretty boring but at least it beat the heat

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Tuesday

Lets just say 4 hours in the car is not good - - - sitting still bad combination in my little world. At least got to hotel and was able to have some productive time. Tomorrow is going to be very hot working outside so going to try to get some requirements knocked out beforehand.

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Today I go...

Today I got back from my grandparents. After I went to Ryan's house. We played Minecraft. We built a huge base together. It was very fun. At 6:30 I went to the BBC class. I worked on the speical self defense.

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Today was ...

Today was a very tiring day. I got up early to run and work on some of my requirements. Later this after noon. I took 3 classes with Master Shin. Now I'm really tired.

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Day 2 of the Hornets Camp

Today was a harder and more tiring day then ever but it was fun. Today we did lots of new skills and drills, my favorite game that we play is Money ball, it is two teams going against each other in a shoot out and which ever team score 5 first moves to the next basket. Money get my blood pumping and it gets me warmed up for the 5 on 5 games. During camp I do push ups, sit ups, and lots of running which helps me cover my physical requirements. After the 5 on 5 today we had a special guest and it was Super Hugo, he did crazy dunks and I got picked to dance the "watch me" dance against the coaches and the campers won. See you tomorrow!

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Took the N...

Took the NY cousins to Carowinds yesterday. I was planning on staying most of the day and then going to class last night. I didn't want to shortchange everyone's' experience so we stayed till close. I should have gone to class. I am so tired.

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Took the N...

Took the NY cousins to Carowinds yesterday. I was planning on staying most of the day and then going to class last night. I didn't want to shortchange everyone's' experience so we stayed till close. I should have gone to class. I am so tired.

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Today

Today I did all my requirements and then watched a movie. I also played with my sisters new Lego set. Since she is younger than me, we played with a friends Lego set. Today was awesome.

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You know t...

You know that feeling you get when you take nearly a year off from heavy lifting and you try to lift the same weight and you amaze yourself that you can still do it??? Yeah, I didn't get that feeling today.

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Home

I am finally back to my egg whites, bacon and coffee for breakfast at home.  My body is also doing much better with Eastern Standard time.  I should be able to get quite a few of my requirements done today provided my body works with my mind.  I'm looking forward to be in BB class tonight.

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adventuring the backyard

At my new house my friends an I wanted to go down to the river. We went into the woods to see the river. The river was small and it only reached up to the level of our shins. We also crossed from the river to the other side. Then my brother, Trent was missing so we hiked back up calling his name. We found him in my friend's back porch. After that it was time to go back to our regular house.

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another day

Today i went to summer camp helped out and did all that i usually do

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another day

I was able to get some good reps in on my requirements today.  It was so nice to be back at the Dojang.  I'm feeling muscles I forgot existed, but I will push through to train another day.

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today was ...

today was a nice day i woke up and had a morning run it was fun and the weather was nice i did requirements when i got back home i walked my dog and then i went to work with my dad we chilled and we had a great time i loved spending time with him we went back home and watched tv and took a nap i did some more requirements and then took a nap as soon as i was done i went to work with my dad again! we had a great time againi met these people in his job they where cool! and when we got back home i walked my dog and im about to walk him again in a minute but i hope i can wakeup early tomorrow and do some requirements and tomorrow is tuesday so that means its black belt class day so...

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I did some...

I did some requirements this morning and then went to the beach. I also went to the pool after that. It's too bad I have to leave tomorrow, I'm having a lot of fun! I'm doing some exercises in the pool and it seems to really help my thigh a lot.

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I had inte...

I had intended to write the better part of my essays while I was on vacation, but that didn't happen. Time to get serious. I cannot believe it is already August!

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camp

today I went to camp at the white water center.  I did a kayaking camp with my friend.  We learned how to do a wet exit were we flip over and pull the oh crap strap.  We also got to kayak in the big rapids it was soooo fun. 

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Had a grea...

Had a great time in Hyper Pro class tonight. Master Knight had is working on our sword forms. After class Master Knight help me work on my self defense requirements. Thank you Master Knight. I had a lot of fun tonight.

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Today I am...

Today I am still at my grandparents. We played Minecraft, went to Walmart, ate ice cream, and saw the movie Minions. The movie was very funny!

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Today at s...

Today at summer camp we went to Reedy Creek park. I also went to guitar lesson.

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Day one of

Today was the first day of basketball camp. I made a lot of friends in the first day. My team is good at basketball. Plus we do a lot of exercise and drills. Today was tiring but as always I learned a lot. See you tomorrow!

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my long journal waas deleted

Ok guys i just wrote a whole long journal about my life so far and it just all deleted and im not able to save it >:(

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i know this doesnt count as a journal entry

oh and, if your like,"wow! alienor! you cant run that much!" it was during the week that we were in NYC. we walked marathons........

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journaling

My gosh! i havnt journaled for AGES!!! We arrived from New York at 11 PM, the plane was caught up and we took off an hour late. On Saturday we had a swimmeet, me dad took us. we were supposed to go on sunday(but we had to swim a 400 freestlye, again) I hate swimming it. It sucks. I almost puked the last time i swam it. so we just didnt go. My mom was supposed to take us, BUT........she had to much stuff to do at the new house. We just wasted like 50$, oh thats all right(im sarcastic)so than we alsohad the exuse that we sunburned to much, but my mom put cream on it, and now my sister and i have a HUGE swim suite tan line....on my face, it sucks. i never tan on my face. i just get red. but its peelinng. so today we went...

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Monday

Had a good weekend. No training this past Saturday for me...I did about a half day's worth of requirements, and rested completely on Sunday. Back on track today, already mentored 2 people! I am looking forward to going out to eat tomorrow night for my birthday!

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Monday

Got a small run in last night after the show but that was about it as the legs said no no no no on anything more. Got a quick dinner to go and headed to the room for the night. Going to be a very long day today, rest of the week, so want to make sure I get the proper rest. My only goal at this point is just to stay healthy and not get behind.

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Yesterday

Yesterday I did most of my daily requirements except running. And then I played with my cousins and my friends inside my house. We also went out to eat in a restaurant. We had a fun day.

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This past ...

This past weekend was jammed packed! It started with me taking my first BB and sparring classes as a BB candidate. That Saturday evening, I took Lori out to dinner for her birthday. I wish the food could have been better for her. She had to send two separate orders back because it didn't taste right. I got a chance to reconnect with one of my Occupational Therapy buddies for lunch in Raleigh and then we finished the weekend at a wedding. We drove back to Charlotte at 1:30 in the morning. I need another day to wind down.

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today i ha...

today i had a nice day i went for a run and then went back home to walk my dog when i got done i ate breakfast then i went to church!! i had a great time there i listened to mass when i got done i went to a party i went to the pool with my friends we hanged out and had a nice time the pool was cold tho it was small but the good part is that i had a great time me and my friends tricked the girls to get in the middle so we can all cannon ball on them we did it was funny ! when the party was over i did some requirements and relaxed for a little and then took out my dog but i took a long nap i didn't even know but still i was very tiered when i woke...

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long ride home

I returned home from Tenn trip approximately 8:00p.m.  this evening.  My friend had a great 80th birthday party and we had lots of fun.   It time for me to go to bed.  Nite-nite.

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my day

Today I slept in then I went to pick up my friend.  We went to get pizza and then drove back home.  When we got home we watched a little TV.  When i finished watching TV I did my Tae Kwon Do.  I am catching up really fast.

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I went to ...

I went to the beach today for a few hours. I fit in some requirements before I went so that I wouldn't have to do as much later. I ended up doing some before bed anyway. My knee is a little sore from sitting in the car too long because we drove a couple of hours. But it's getting closer to being it's original size now.

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Not Much

Today i was at a friends house so i didn't get much done but I'm ready to keep going

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today I wo...

Today I woke up went running with Cheyenne and then after that I went over to her house and then I went home and just relaxed I feel bad though because I didn't do any of my requirements except my running so that means that I will have to double up tomorrow.

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I went to ...

I went to my grandparents today. I am here right now! I am staying until Tuesday until I come home for the BBC. My grandfather and me played Minecraft together. I am planning on making a huge Greek city.

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Sunday

Today I woke up went to church and then came home and got ready for one of my scout troop members eagle scout banquet. After that i came home and finished my daily requirements. 

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wasn't fee...

wasn't feeling well today so I did not do many requirements. Will need to double up tomorrow.

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Today me a...

Today me and my mom went to church. After that we had bojangles then we stayed home then we ate dinner.

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today I wa...

today I was able to go to the pool with my family and go on some of the water slides and threw my brother in the 3 ft side. After that we went home and ate dinner while watching transformers 3! That movie is awesome!

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Sunday

Wow yesterday was a long day and I am feeling it today. Our show did not get over till 8:00pm- - - so then it was late dinner and up past my bed time as Mr. Sandman usually captures me by ten. It was definitely worth it as met a bunch of new peeps. The gym did not happen this morning but will try after the show today- -if my legs can stand it. Between clients have my study guides out so at least some productivity on the TKD front.

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Saturday

Yesterday was a tiring day. But let me tell it from the start. So I woke up and watched TV and ate. I then changed my clothe and went to the Saturday Black Belt Class. We worked so hard that today I am sore. Plus in class I almost did a full split. It hurt me a lot, but it was worth it. Oh I almost forgot I watched Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. It was awesome.Yesterday was awesome, see you tomorrow. Bye Bye.

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Today

Today I am on a roll for requirement! I am almost done with everything I have to do today. In the afternoon, I am going to go to the pool after all my requirements are done. If I have time I might even finish extra requirements. Today will be awesome.

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Still trying

I had a very long and tiresome ride to Jackson, Tn this weekend.   I believe I migjt know what running on adrenaline means now.  After all of my travels I was able to do some push ups and sit ups.   

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Today was ...

Today was really great. I got to go to the first part of class this morning and I learned the last part of palgwe 4. I was really unprepared when Master Evins asked us to do Wang Ho 1. I had to go through it once to actually remember it. Then, I had to leave to go to the beach. I was in the car for 4 hours.

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Saturday

Today I went to blackbelt class came home finished my requirements and hung out.

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Today I we...

Today I went to the Saturday BBC and sparring class. When I came home lunch was ready to eat and boy was it good. Also after lunch we took a nap then we watched Jurassic Park 1 and 3.

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sweaty day !!@!@!@!

today was a great day had the time to do al lot of requirements i woke up in the morning and did a 2 mile run as soon as i got done i did some physical stuff and then when i got done with that i went straight to king tiger and had black belt class i liked it because we did a lot of work out we did some poomsaes and also some self defense it was a sweaty day for me when black belt class was done i took sparring class i liked it i had a nice time i did practiced the skill i already learned and it was like a refresher! when i got done i went back home and walked my dog he did what he needed to do and then i went back inside to do some more requirements and now im writing because im...

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I went to ...

I went to the Saturday BBC and Sparring at the North Charlotte location. During the BBC we did alot of exercises like inching out and did a push up and inched back up. We practiced different types of forms.

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I'm almost...

I'm almost caught up! Vacation came at the wrong time but I'm working hard to get everything done. Today's BB class and sparring was hard but I was still able to finish it. I have liked meeting other students from King Tiger that are going through the same stuff as me.

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Today, I a...

Today, I attended the 2nd dan and higher black belt class, regular black belt class and sparring class. I'm grateful that I have the opportunity to train with such inspiring people. These classes also painfully remind me that I'm no longer a spring chicken, but I'm loving every moment of it! Thanks to Julia, Jeran, Chey, Leah, Kenny, and Tyler for coming out to north Charlotte today.

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long morning

this morning i mowed the yard did other stuff went to class the next bb class and sparring class and I'm going over to my friends house a , done a lot today

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Saturday

Happy with my progress over the past two days. Nice that I did not have to start work today till after lunch so the free time this morning was greatly appreciated and put to good use. Got some very strange looks in the hotel gym but gotta do what ya gotta do!!! Hope everyone has a great weekend.

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I did it. ...

I did it. I have 20% or more on all of my requirements. I have 50% on my running. Feeling pretty good. I have to start doing the big runs on Sundays though. I was too tired for class today.

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I did it. ...

I did it. I have 20% or more on all of my requirements. I have 50% on my running. Feeling pretty good. I have to start doing the big runs on Sundays though. I was too tired for class today.

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Fiber Drink

Started my 24 day challenge today.Tossed fiber drink into shaker and chugged it down.Weird... no taste or texture. What did I just drink? Ah, new unflavored fiber drink.Ready to reach a new fitness level by Labor Day.

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today was ...

today was a nice day i went out for a run and then i went to work with my dad we had a nice time together when i got done i walked my dog and then went back to the house to do some requirements when i got done i watched some then went to church for a great mass and then to my youth group i had a great time we played kick ball doge ball and soccer but some kids would not stop crying it was so annoying! i played but then the kids would get in my way of playing but then all the kids that were not older than 10 they had to be in a another room so we got the big area had fun but then went back home i ate some pizza with my family and looking for new cars and also played with...

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Summer Cam...

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

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Today

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.

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Today, I w...

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.

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Black belt class

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

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Today at s...

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

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Today, Rya...

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.

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The goal h...

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.

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Friday

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...

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Another day

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

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Learning P...

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

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Thursday

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.

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Lazer Tag!

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...

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Lazer Tag!

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...

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