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!

move fast

Today I had to move fast. I started the day by running, practicing forms. Then I did the rest of my requirements. Comment if you want you don't have to. Bye. 

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SuperBowl Sunday!

Well, I'm still in the yellow on some of my requirements. I've tried to get all of my daily requirements done today prior to kickoff time. Halftime now! I've logged what I've done so far today, not happy with the yellows I may try to fit in a few more later tonight. Still on the dragging behind side after yesterday's two classes though. I really appreciated Mrs. Master Hartle yesterday breaking out how she does sets of requirements. I've been doing mine in sets but was trying to work on one or two at a time and then was finding myself into the wee hours trying to get everything else done. Today I've done it in sets like we did in BB class yesterday.. I love that I am always learning something. The Korean Stick forms yesterday put a little mojo on my knee... those back stances are tough. Have to...

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I am havin...

I am having a good day watching the super bowl. I really hope Seattle wins.

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Almost caught up!!!!!

I am almost caught up with my exercises. I am so happy and excited and I hope everyone is caught up and does not get sick(I was sick for three days and I am catching up on them now). I have one more day :). Keep on working and try your hardest. Do not give up. We are all doing this together. Have a great week.

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I have bee...

I have been doing my homework and studying for my detest I thank that I will do on my retake.

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Catching up

Yesterday and Today I have been catching up on the exercises that I have been falling behind on, it has been a little rough, but I guess that is what I get for falling a little behind. But I am getting it done! Hope everyone has fun watching the game tonight. :)

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Well I hav...

Well I have not been able to keep up with my journals been doing all my requirements, first time ever getting good marks on my pretest see practice does make perfect. I have been so busy with regular work and the school work and my new skill that I have not been logging in to record them, I am sorry and I know I must get better. I also did all those falls the other day and go figure I do one bad fall and my right hip has been out for over a week now, just makes me so mad that I cannot do what I use to be able to do. Thus why this is my last go through on the cycle. Burkart out

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Well I hav...

Well I have not been able to keep up with my journals been doing all my requirements, first time ever getting good marks on my pretest see practice does make perfect. I have been so busy with regular work and the school work and my new skill that I have not been logging in to record them, I am sorry and I know I must get better. I also did all those falls the other day and go figure I do one bad fall and my right hip has been out for over a week now, just makes me so mad that I cannot do what I use to be able to do. Thus why this is my last go through on the cycle. Burkart out

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My Mentor

Yesterday in our Black Belt class Master Chelley announced our mentors. She told that Master Randle will be my mentor. I was extremely happy and smiling throughout. I started Tae Kwon Do Junior Tiger with Master Randle and i am very happy that Master Randle is going to mentor me to get my 1st degree black belt. I had a good Black Belt session yesterday and also a few good sparring rounds with my friends. Today i have to finish all my kumon assignments and get ready for the week.

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I had a gr...

I had a great day at the North Charlotte school. It was a great class today

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Hello. Nor...

Hello. Normal saturday for me. Did a record of 160 push ups and sit ups today. I really enjoyed Master Knight's sparring class.

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Super Saturday

It was a really good Saturday at the North Charlotte Dojong; 2 mile run, Black Belt Class & Sparring Class. Through in requirements and it became a Super Saturday on the eve of the Super Bowl.

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I learned ...

I learned stick from one and that was fun and we went to mater evens to do stick from one

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Just if you were wondering.......

Just if you guys were wondering, all of my squat thrusts/burpees are done because I thought we had to do 150 a day. Also today I went to black belt class and I learned a new poomsae (a stick form). It was really interesting and fun. After black belt class, I took sparring. We did this new warm up drill where we had to jump up and shake our hips. Master Knight said it helps because most of our power comes from our hips. I had really fun today and I hope I can attend the black belt classes and sparring classes every weekend. Make sure to stay confident and keep doing your exercises.

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Saturday Black Belt Class

Today I went to black belt class, and we all got a lecture about some of us falling behind and other people that are in the green and good to go. After we all had the lecture we did a few sets of our exercises to try and catch up for the people who need it, which was good. After black belt class, I took sparring class and Master Knight always makes sure that our bodies are loose and not tight, so our kicks are more effective towards other people when we fight. Another new thing that we did in sparring class that was a little different, was kicking the bags and practicing some kicks that we could use against another opponent. It was really fun, and Master Knight makes sparring class fun but informational.

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So earlier...

So earlier today I finished Black Belt class, with Mrs. Master Hartle teaching the class, which was an awesome class today, and then shortly after that I ended up taking Sparring Class with Master Knight teaching, which that was a good class, plus in sparring class I learned something new today, ( how to perfect my Bon-Bon "Double Roundhouse kicks") . All in All i had 2 really good classes today !! Still going Black Belt Strong !!

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Today I ha...

Today I had fun sparing Zacker re he was the person that was perfect for me I lost the first round and then I won the next round. I had a good time in black belt class I learned a new thing in sparring class it's about having fun and not knocking out the other person. I also had fun playing outside with my friends we played basketball and football.

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Today I ha...

Today I had fun sparing Zacker re he was the person that was perfect for me I lost the first round and then I won the next round. I had a good time in black belt class I learned a new thing in sparring class it's about having fun and not knocking out the other person. I also had fun playing outside with my friends we played basketball and football.

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Master Knight

Master Knight..................................................... is so cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ....................That's all I have to say.

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rush

Ok today I am in a rush I have a lot to do and not a lot of time to do it. I had to study for school, go to kumon, get ready for class. Do you have the same problem? Comment if you want. Bye.

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The 2 mile run

So tired................................................................... only ate one bowl of cereal and now i have to meditate which could possibly make me fall to sleep. Then, I have to write an essay after the Saturday BB class and Sparring class and I don't know w some of the essays are. Ugh.............................

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Race with my master in Swimming class

I had an absolutely wonderful day yesterday. Good day at school and finished my assignments as soon as i came back. In the evening i went for my swimming class. My master made me do all the strokes multiple times. I did freestyle, breast stroke, butterfly strokes, whip kicks. He also made us do these styles just using hand and no kick. This is to strengthen my upper body. I could definitely feel the difference as i know i am feeling much stronger now doing my push ups and sit ups everyday. Finally we had freestyle race - 50 mts and i won it. My master challenged me to a 25 mt race. He gave me a 4 sec head start since i am very young and we raced. All parents and students cheered me. I won touching the wall a stroke earlier than my master. He called me the "Beast"...

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Whew!

Brain overload... So quickly I feel like I'm falling behind.. I am struggling a bit .. Staying positive. Mr. Weeks said relax, don't be so rough on myself. Most days this week it has felt like there are not enough hours in the day. . here again, my journal for my day (I'm still working on Friday stuff) is actually tomorrow already.. wow. There is still so much I need to learn. Thank you Ms. Dege for your generous offer to help me out. You rock!Black Belt Class tomorrow hopefully I can get a few things to 'stick'. I always look forward to seeing Master Randle, Ms. Dege, & Ms. Tucker at the BB classes at Char. Well, I've run out of hours in this day too. I need to try and get some rest, two classes back to back always have a tendency to wear me out. Rest well all...

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Today was ...

Today was a normal day, school then tae kwon do. I have to remember to to all my requirements and not fall behind.

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Awesome Day

I had a really awesome day! I went to Taekwondo (black belt class) and I learned a lot of new things that I will have to practice before next Friday. I learned the stick form, specials, and I touched up on my Bocho Dan self defence. I hope that everyone else had a great day!

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feeling a ...

feeling a lot better, but my arms feel like they are about to fall off. Note to self: don't do pushups right before going to bed. Can't wait for Saturday black belt class. So nervous...................................... can't wait to see what's next!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) X)

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Time to catch up

Doing great, I have to do some of my push ups and sit ups for the three days that I was sick. I better catch up quickly. Have a great weekend. Who are you rooting for???????

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Time to catch up

Doing great, I have to do some of my push ups and sit ups for the three days that I was sick. I better catch up quickly. Have a great weekend. Who are you rooting for???????

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personal space

Ok today some people who have not been on my bus in year have come back because their bus was in the shop. There was almost no space on the bus but when they left people were telling the bus driver how to drive so she said no bodies in the isle , no talking so we were leg to leg. 

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Today I ha...

Today I had a hair from great clips beacuse my hair was to tall. I loved the end of the hair cut beacuse I got a lolly pop. I had a bad day beacuse I have to do my exursise and never get to pick a playground to play when im with my mom. I hate today beacuse I don't want to practice. At home I saw my uncle sitting down and chilling with me

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Another great 24 hours

I have a very good friend/fellow chef who likes to say "we all have the same 24 hours, how do you use yours?" This week I believe I have been using each of my 24 hours very well. All of my endeavors, Church, family, teaching, schoolwork, BB Quest & community service are going very well. Yesterday I arrived at AI Charlotte by 0700 to do homework, then taught Garde Manger class. I then took care of some grocery shopping and went to King Tiger North Charlotte. While at the dojang I had the honor of assisting with classes, ran two miles, took BB & PMAA classes and did requirements. I then went home to wrap up the day and meditate. All in all, a great 24 hours. As of this publication on Friday, I have done a lot of my requirements, I have submitted my second to last homework assignment for...

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Yesterday ...

Yesterday was another real long day. Came back from school and finished my assignments. I had to go to Kumon at 5pm and i came to Tae Kwon Do t 6pm. I helped family class and then took the Black Belt Class. We got our short stick form down. I have swimming class this evening and really looking forward to it. My master makes me do different strokes and ends the class with a relay race. Even though i am the youngest and shortest in the group i give a tough fight

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I had a go...

I had a good day at school today. I went to class and sparring. I hope that I can go to taekwondo at least 3 times next week. Have a good Friday and weekend. Who are you rooting for?????

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Today I he...

Today I help with class I loved to help with class to help lower belts beacuse it give them a better chance to see what to work on and not. I loved when I learned a new stick form in black belt class. I loved when I got home and ate my food beacuse it's so great to get all of your good things to eat like chicken with rice.

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Good Day

I had a great day in school! I feel like I did really good on my test today, and I'm confident that I will get a good grade on it. My elective today was gym, and I was really excited about going, because I knew that I was going to be able to get a lot of stuff done in regards to Taekwondo!! And I did! After school I went to Taekwondo and I took a regular class then I took a sparring class. Sparring class was good and I learn something new every time I go, which is always exciting (thanks Instructor Marcus!).

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I did good...

I did good work at school today like I always do. Today was one good day because I did good in sparring.

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long day

Ok today was a hard day. Today my mentee did no show. I had to go all over school to find my lunch box. Comment if you want. Bye.

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*blek* Home Sick

I am stuck at home sick to day but I am feeling better and got a mile in. :( Cant wait for school so I can get out of this sick mess.

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*blek* Home Sick

I am stuck at home w/ a very disgusting sickness called puking and stomache aches. :( Cant wait for school so I can get out of this mess.

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Training

I am slowing catching up with my poomsaes. Luckily, most come back fairly readily. Spent the past three days getting married and attending to green card issues but still managed to sneak some decent practice. Been thinking back to my training for 2nd Dan and really miss my comrades. Really looking forward to meeting you all.

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Good Wednesday afternoon & evening

I had a good Wednesday afternoon & evening at the LKN dojang. I finally took my pre-test and gained a lot of requirements. The highlight of the day was making new friends in Adult Class and Kickboxing. I still look forward to KT TKD everyday.

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I had anot...

I had another good day both at school and at Tae Kwon Do. I finished all my assignments as soon as i came back from school and got ready for Tae Kwon Do. I assist the 4.35pm class on mondays and wednesdays and also lead warm ups. I learnt my staff form with Master Knight and practiced all my self defenses and poomsae with Instructor Weeks. He made sure that he pointed out the right technique for all my self defense and poomsae. I did my Mentee session as well. Tomorrow is going to be a long day with Black Belt class till around 8.30pm..but i am excited to learn more new black belt stuff.

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Had a good...

Had a good night in class today, my arms are really sore right now, but even though that they are sore I still came home and got my requirements done that I needed to do tonight, trying to do my best without overdoing myself.

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Hyper sparring

HYPER SPARRING Ok today I did hyper but it is a Wednesday so we did sparring. Ok today I was dodging but I had my arm out. I was not moving it and I did not know that we were not supposed to dodge. I am working on it. Comment if you want.

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I was nerv...

I was nervous to teach warm ups beacuse it was my first time doing it I was pretty proud to. I had a sweaty day I did leader ship and hyper pro. I would like to learn a new self defense. I love to lead warm ups now its so fun to lead the class. I felt like I was a 3rd degree black belt teaching a class. I have a kind of a good day beacuse there was a test

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I had a go...

I had a good day when I came home I started my homework and had a little fun.Then I did my daily requirements and then played a little bit more.

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My day was...

My day was good. At school this 6th grader push my friend that push me and I cut my self on the the door.

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My day was...

My day was good. At school this 6th grader push my friend that push me and I cut my self on the the door.

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Long Day an Time to Catch up

Today was a long day, I was tired and we had rec at the end of the day. I was not feeling so well and I did not do some of my exercises yesterday. I have to catch up today and try to get some sleep. I am going to go to Tae Kwon Do today and do some mentor sessions. Hopefully I will not fall behind. Other than me being tired and it being a long day, I had a good day and I am felling better.

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Nervous

I am soooo nervous, I am falling behind on all of my exercises because of homework!! But I have high confidence that I will catch up over the weekend!  Comment if you want!

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Pep talk

My dad gave me a bit of a pep talk on all my things on the black belt cycle and his opinion on them. Truth be told, I really needed it.

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Challenging Day

Yesterday was a bit challenging.. I did not accomplish anywhere near what I had planned. As the day went on, my pancreas began acting up.. by late afternoon I was dealing with a lot of pain. After helping teach at our satellite class I went home to try and rest and see if I could get it to ease up... it didn't and I missed Black Belt class. I really had planned to go. Today I am still struggling with it.. I must have ate something that I shouldn't have. My baby sister has been in the hospital too. I admit I have not been as focused as I should.. I've been very worried about her. Between the two of us, we have enough ailments for many.. it is crazy! Today, I met early this morning with my Mentee. She was not able to meet after class as we had planned...

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Wednesday

Great workout this morning at CF! Honestly had a little trouble keeping my Meal Replacement Shake down during running and some of the exercises though, not sure why. I definitely got up early with plenty of time to let it settle. Friday is the last day of the 24 Day Challenge! I've certainly done better on this one than the other one I did I think 2 years ago. BIG difference this time around!

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Enjoying the journey

Life's wonderful journey allowed me a great evening at the North Charlotte Dojang yesterday. I was able to assist Master Knight with several classes and then take the BB Class with Master Cavasos.

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My Report Card!!!!

I got my report card yesterday for the second quarter and I am proud that I got an "A" Honor Roll again. I had straight As again. I went to Tae Kwon Do to assist the family class and take my Weekday Black Belt Class. Master Cavazos taught us Hapkido 1 -6. I never told him that i knew up to 8 as i wanted to make sure that i get the right technique. Now i have 1-8 down and working with Instructor Weeks on my Hapkido 9 and 10.

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Good night...

Good night teaching at class tonight, my arms, legs, and abs are a little sore tonight from working out in my Weight Training class at school and the coming home to do more requirements, but I still pushed through all the pain to get my requirements done, yes I'm sore but still pushing on strong to get done what needs to get done.

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I had a go...

I had a good day at school today and probably passed my multiplication test. Also I took two classes and got punched in the head.

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slow day

Ok I had a slow day. I felt sluggish all day.  It was not hard but it was slow. Comment. Bye.

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Oops......................

I accidently punched Logan in the ear doing SD. I got really sad and upset about it that I locked myself in a bathroom stall then barely spoke to anyone. In my sadness and anger I did Oa-Chang and Yuk-Chang 3 times each. I felt really bad about it and I really don't think I should sparr or go against someone a lot smaller than me or a lot younger than me.   

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I had fun ...

I had fun today I,went to my school and played different games in the gym. I made a fortune teller out of school paper it was awsome. I saw my friend Liyon and Jalen we had fun playing games and making stuff. I got to see my 2nd grade teacher ms Gardener I also saw my friends my that work at the school. I wait proud I did alot of good things

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Today I'm ...

Today I'm better. I think I am completely healthy, or hopefully at least. I'm in the middle of doing my homework and feel like I might be falling behind on the cycle. I can't let that happen

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Good Day

Today was a good day in school. I confirmed today that I got straight A's again for a second quarter in a row!!!!

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I am feeli...

I am feeling better today (I did not feel good yesterday) and I am tired. I need to start doing my meditation (I have not done a lot). I hope I get my homework done fast so I can practice. I hope you guys have a good gay at school.

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Today 1.27.15

I am not in the best shape and don't feel good. My throught hurts and a slight headache. Yep............. that's my morning.

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Monday!!!!

It was a long Monday yesterday. I had a great day at school and finished my assignments as soon as i came in. Master Evins is not here this week and yesterday Master Ritchie took our class. He is a really funny guy. He made us sweat a lot. After every other activity he would ask us to knock out 10 push ups and 10 situps. Luckily i had done only around 75 before i went to the class. I still went over my daily quota of 120 push ups and sit ups. I decided not to take Hyper Pro class yesterday. I spent time with Instructor Weeks to make sure i get my Hapkido down. I had learned Hapkido from Master Mitchelle earlier. I remembered pretty much 1 - 8. I need to practice these and make sure i learn 9 and 10. I did my mentee session as well...

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Life change day

Took it easy on training today.  Did my forms.  Worked on a new one.  Got married. 

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I felt bad...

I felt bad about not doing some of my requirements this weekend. But two days of PMAA training, I do believe and must say made up for them. So much that after work on Sunday I was in bed by 8:30. Note to oneself I must drive next time and set time for a walk about the town.

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Enjoyed te...

Enjoyed teaching the little tigers class tonight at the Belmont location, got my requirements done today and still pushing hard to do good on this spring black belt cycle.

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Long Day

After a long weekend, and a long day, I went to Taekwondo from 5:30-9. I was very happy and excited to go after my long day because sometimes going relieves stress and that is exactly what it did!!! Also I was very excited to try the family class and the adult class for the first time. Another reason why is because I got to (really) help in a class with other kids!

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I had a go...

I had a good day today at school and King Tiger. today was really good because I learned that i'm an a/b honor roll student.

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bad day

Ok today I had a bad day. I was being accused by people for random things that I did not do like having an attitude.  Comment if you want. Bye.

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Monday

What a great weekend! Congratulations to the Black Belt candidates on their Pre-Test! Most did pretty well it looked like, and if not, at least they know what they need to work on. Also, thanks to everyone who came out for the Bring A Buddy/Break A Board Goal Setting Event this past Saturday! We had a good turnout of adults AND younger folks. It was fun to see people thinking hard about what they would like to accomplish, and of course the joy on their faces when they broke through their boards!

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Today I am...

Today I am hoping I can get to Tae Kwon Do. Hopefully I do not have a lot of homework. I wish I can go to Tae Kwon Do everyday. I didn't get all of my exercises done yesterday (it was my dads birthday) and I will try to get them done today.

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Time

Today was my father's birthday.. he would have been 72.. It is hard to believe he has been gone 27 years.. sometimes it still feels like yesterday. I miss him... I wish he could have met his grand son and see what an awesome young man he has grown into...I wish he could see us work together towards Black Belts..along with the many other grand children he has had and their accomplishments. He was a definitely a nerd for his time, I wish he could see the computer i carry in my hand that I call a cell phone... he would be a gadget nut i know... ha. i had a tough time with requirements today.. my body is really screaming for recoup time. Still nursing back spasms.. i hope it eases up SOON! Pretest finished up Sat. I think i did okay... always room for improvement.. i am going to...

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The Pretes...

The Pretest is over for the audit portion of my cycle, but my left knee is still screaming. Wasn't able to get any requirements done today but did get quite a bit done yesterday. How can the weekend be over already?

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Since I ha...

Since I have started the Spring 2015 Black Belt Cycle, me doing my requirements each day, is leaving me very sore on multiple days, but yet I am still pushing threw that soreness, to achieve my goal, and to get stronger, and to get better.

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Sunday, Jan 25

Today was a pretty good day.  Started it off with my weekly meditation session with my sangha.  Always a great way to start the week.  Finished planning out my training schedule and am still on track.  Going to be early to allow for an early start on forms practice in the AM.  Feels very good to be back training.  I am a little concerned in that I am training on my own and it is difficult to practice some things solo - like self defenses.

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A good weekend

Started the weekend with Pretesting on Friday. Aside from being late due to traffic it went quite well. My scores were good but that just means I need to work even harder to maintain them; and to be at the same level with everything else. Drove to Virginia Beach to drop Jack at Naval Air Station Oceana returning home this afternoon. Managed to get in some requirements and miles through the process.

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I had a go...

I had a good day today doing all my requirements and running around playing football for 1 mile. and i'm really thankful that i'm only 8 and a black belt.

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I now how ...

I now how to say ball in korean gong. I love to write in korean beacuse there's words I like to write with crazy line like mother father and brother. I learned that the buteterfly is called na bi. I also learned toilet is called byeon-ghi. Apple is my favorite to spell and my name beacuse my name is the same thing over and over again and apple is in the middle section to spell.

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Hello, Thi...

Hello, This is Leah,Yesterday I just finished my pre test. I was nervous but I got through. Today I feel like I should not have been nervous about the pre test. I was thinking about that every time I get nervous I mess up and I get more tense. I am just happy I got through the pre test.

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Hello, Thi...

Hello, This is Leah,Yesterday I just finished my pre test. I was nervous but I got through. Today I feel like I should not have been nervous about the pre test. I was thinking about that every time I get nervous I mess up and I get more tense. I am just happy I got through the pre test.

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Journal

Today is a day after my pre testing, and my arms are very tired, it is so hard to do my push ups. But I feel very proud of myself because I finished filling in all of the information that I needed to put in (on the website), and now I know what I have left, and how many I have to do.                                                                                                                                                                                ...

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resting day

Ok yesterday was the pretest. I know that you should rest. I am. So how was your run? What was your time? You don't have to tell me. Comment if you want.

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I am feeli...

I am feeling very tired after yesterdays pre-test. I woke up an hour late today and did not feel like going for my daily run. It took me few mins to get over this feeling and start the day with my run. Me and my dad went to the gym to do our morning run and once i started running i felt very good. I did 1.68 miles today in 20 mins. I want to increase my speed to 5.2 so that i can get to 2 miles by the end of 24 mins. I need to run a better time than 9:17 which i did in my pre-test. I have a long day ahead of me today as i will have to finish all my assignments for the week and get ready for school as well. I hope to finish this by late afternoon and play some games.

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I went to ...

I went to the North Charlotte school and did my second half of pretesting. It was really cool.

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I had a ho...

I had a horrible day beacuse I got different questions on the pre test instead of the one I been studying at home. I went to chuckynchese beacuse my brother picked it out but I still had fun and ate ice cream from dairy queen it was so good I ate it fast at chuckynchese I saw my friend from school we had fun together we played cars.

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I had a ho...

I had a horrible day beacuse I got different questions on the pre test instead of the one I been studying at home. I went to chuckynchese beacuse my brother picked it out but I still had fun and ate ice cream from dairy queen it was so good I ate it fast at chuckynchese I saw my friend from school we had fun together we played cars.

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I had a ho...

I had a horrible day beacuse I got different questions on the pre test instead of the one I been studying at home. I went to chuckynchese beacuse my brother picked it out but I still had fun and ate ice cream from dairy queen it was so good I ate it fast at chuckynchese I saw my friend from school we had fun together we played cars.

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Pre-Test

We did our Pre-Test yesterday and today. I was very nervous yesterday when we started. There was a big crowd and i did not want to embarrass myself in front of everyone. I had practiced a lot to make sure that i do perfect. I did pretty well in my poomsae and self defense. Whatever Master Evins and Master Chelley called out i did pretty well. Today in the morning we had to run a mile and i finished with a time of 9mins and 17 secs. I have been running everyday and i am very sure i will be able to beat this time again. We did our Taekug Pao Chang and i did it correct. We did all the physical requirements and i need to keep working on making sure i am becoming stronger. I did only 1.5 pull ups and my goal in the next 5 weeks is...

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Pre Testing

A few hours ago, I finished my pre testing. I was nervous but also ready confident at the same time. Once I got to Master Evins school, I started to calm down and realize that I should not be nervous about anything because I have done it a thousand times before. As a result I did good, but I could always do better. 

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pre test today

Ok today was the pre test. How did you do? I ran under 11 min. The run was hard. I had to catch my breath a lot and that is why I got behind the pack. When I got to the end I did not see the pack. I wanted to wait for my friend but they told me to go inside. A car was leaving and I almost got hit.  

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First Journal Entry

Hello all. Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Stan Baker and I am a rusty King Tiger student that is training for 3rd Dan. I was a student of Master Harris and Master Evins in the early 2000's before moving away from Charlotte after my 2nd Dan test. I found my way to Kansas City and am now training for 3rd Dan. After a few technical glitches I am now up and running on the website and thankful for this opportunity. Just being part of the training program again brings back many good memories of King Tiger. I look forward to meeting you all.

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First Journal Entry

Hello all. Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Stan Baker and I am a rusty King Tiger student that is training for 3rd Dan. I was a student of Master Harris and Master Evins in the early 2000's before moving away from Charlotte after my 2nd Dan test. I found my way to Kansas City and am now training for 3rd Dan. After a few technical glitches I am now up and running on the website and thankful for this opportunity. Just being part of the training program again brings back many good memories of King Tiger. I look forward to meeting you all.

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Pretest Part One...

Tonight was pretest part one.. . I am aggrevated at myself for not maintaining focus and started my very first form as the wrong one from what was called. for me personally I dont think it ever gets easier to test at any level, i am always nervous. I know the form we were àsked to do. I Know the one I Started too and did an ok Job of Combining the two but that doesnt Count. I have to say thoùgh I loveTKD and I at every class or test I do learn something new. I wish my body would let my brain do what it wants to...that may never happen, and im never going to be an olympic competitor but i am going to keep learning and keep learning about my own limits and Keep pushing them and continue to try and live thru spirit and determination..who knows maybe...

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pre test

Ok I have to hurry today is the pre test you should get down there and practice ok. comment if you want bye.

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Looking forward to tonight

I am totally jazzed about pretest tonight. Every step we take is another step closer to our goal.

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Special Event #1: Sparring Seminar w/ Australian National Champs/ Masters!

What I gained from going to this: 2 Saturday BB classes. 2 weekday BB classes. 5 Sparring Classes. (Thank You MASTER EVINS!!!!) 1 Hyper Pro class. And some really good sparring tips. I really enjoyed this class and was really glad I came. ;)

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Day 5

The amount of push-ups I did for this day was about: 30The amount of sit-ups I did for this day was about: 25The amount of basic kicks I did for this day was: around 112The amount of poomsaes i did for this day was: 8The amount of sparring rounds I did for this day was: 6Wow......... looks like I have some catching up to do.

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Day 5

The amount of push-ups I did for this day was about: 30The amount of sit-ups I did for this day was about: 25The amount of basic kicks I did for this day was: around 112The amount of poomsaes i did for this day was: 8The amount of sparring rounds I did for this day was: 6Wow......... looks like I have some catching up to do.

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