Spring 2025 Black Belt Cycle

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!

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Another good night for Belt Testing tonight at the Belmont location, had a student test for her Bo Cho Dan belt level tonight, which she made it, it was cool to see her make it because I know that I have helped her train for tonight's testing.

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Hello. I h...

Hello. I had a sparring class today. I hurt myself. I'm studying for the test

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I had a gr...

I had a great time today because it was sparring. I also had art at school.

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My body is...

My body is really really tired and i can feel the pain in every move. I need to do my physical test and written test good this weekend. 3 more weeks to go until the final test. Need to keep pushing it through!

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Family Class and Kick Boxing Class

Today I decided I wanted to go to the family class, and it was fun! I found out that I do not have to know as many things that I have been practicing, which is a relief, but it is also something that makes me a little mad. Then I took kick boxing class, and that was really fun!! But after we had a kart-wheel competition, and it was fun, but the last kart-wheel I did I pulled something, and it hurts really bad when I am in certain positions (I think I pulled my tail bone! UGH) I totally jinxed myself on that. But I am stretching constantly to make sure it does not tighten up, and I am going to take medicine to relieve the pain. Hopefully it is better before Saturday morning, but if it still hurts, I do not care I am going to push through it...

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Terrific Day & Evening

It was just another terrific Wednesday today. My Latin Cuisine Class did very well on their Group Practicals; feeding me some really good food. The remainder of the day went well also, run, requirements and classes.

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Had a good...

Had a good night at the Belmont Location helping the Belt testing, now time to practice certain criteria fro the cycle that I need and then time to finish my last few essays, then to study for the written test this Saturday TURN UP !!!

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Adult Class and Kick Boxing

Today I took kick boxing and adult class. In adult class I found out that we do not need to know some of the things that that I have already learned. That is a good and bad thing. It is a good thing because it is one less thing that we need to practice, the bad thing is that we could have been doing something else or practicing something else instead of doing that. In adult class we also practiced pow gwe. I think I have everything down pat that we need to know. I also took j=kick boxing. I took kick boxing even though I am already done with my sparring rounds. I enjoy kick boxing a lot. See you guys tomorrow!!

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My day was...

My day was good . Happy St. Patty's day. Today I had not a lot of homework .

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My day was...

My day was good . Happy St. Patty's day. Today I had not a lot of homework .

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Testing

Tonight was Solid Belt testing in Belmont. I know at the beginning the kids are nervous but know they wouldn't be testing if Master Shin didn't feel they were ready. I love the most the smiles on their faces when they finish and receive their new belts! Great job by everyone tonight ! Stripe Belts are up tomorrow.

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Today I ha...

Today I had a bad day at school beacuse I went home earily and did like three challenge for black belt cycle. I couldnt do any thing today.

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Today was ...

Today was OK. We have 3 labs in chemistry this week, which i find funny. Requirements are going well

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WORK

Today I have noticed that I have to work on two things every week. Comment about what else you have to do. 

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I had an a...

I had an awesome day did another essay and played sports. I really like baseball now.

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yesterday ...

yesterday was a really long day. In the BB class Master Evins made us go through almost all poomsaes and self defense. They were a few which we had to go over and over again to make sure we had the right technique.

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Paths

Sometimes the paths we intend to travel incur road blocks or detours and we have to make decisions to alter our paths and travel a new route. In my past experiences, there have been routes I never intended to travel that have been the most interesting and resulted in journeys and experiences I would not trade for anything.

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Hyper Pro and PMAA Class

Hyper Pro class was really fun!, we did class outside, because it was so nice. I forgot to bring sneakers, so I did class outside in my bare feet, but it was still fun!, my feet got sooo black. After Hyper Pro Class, I did PMAA, and the first 30 minutes or so, we practiced breaking bricks; I tried to break one, but sadly I could not, I tried 2 times with my hand and 2 times with my heel. In my opinion, I think that it is scarier to think about breaking a brick with your foot than with your hand. After that we started to work with sticks, and I am really starting to get the hang of things! I am getting nervous with my journals and my exercises, because school has been really busy lately, and it is affecting Tae Kwon do! :( I hope that everyone had...

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Hyper Pro

Today I went to hyper pro. we took class outside and it was really nice out and it was fun. We practiced black belt stuff most of the time and Instructor Marcus taught me something new about Keoping. After that I helped out with the family class and got a leadership credit and a mentee session in. I had fun today and I hope you guys did too. See you guys tomorrow and Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!!

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My day was...

My day was good. I got a 85% on my science test I was so happy.

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Today I go...

Today I got to go,outside at the end of the day beacuse today we had a lock down I saw 1 helicopter and 3 police cars outside it was a lot of things to happing today I learned how to do proper self defense

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Plant

Today I got my box wood shrub. It was wet at the bottom and it was very heavy.

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Happy St Patty's Day

I am not the least bit Irish, but I enjoy & embrace the diversity of the holiday. It is light hearted with good food & culture. I hope you enjoy some resprite while staying on track.

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I had an a...

I had an awesome day and just noticed I only need one more journal to get fifty. I cant wait for the cycle to be over and be a first degree.

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I had an a...

I had an awesome day and just noticed I only need one more journal to get fifty. I cant wait for the cycle to be over and be a first degree.

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Yesterday ...

Yesterday was a good day. School was great. Came back and went to Tae Kwon Do. We did a lot of poomsae and in Hyper practiced our sword form and did a lot of rolls and falls. My body is getting stronger but i am very exhausted. Really looking forward to getting done with the BB cycle...

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Strong Monday

I got back on track today. I hit the mental/physical wall during the latter part of last week. Today I was back in the attack and succeed mode. I had a good run, did requirements throughout the day and enjoyed classes. It all felt good.

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Helping out

Today I helped out with a family class. I was really fun and I taught someone how to do Chagi Sool. I had a really good and exciting day. I really do not know why but I have been. How was your day??? See you guys tomorrow.

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I am doing...

I am doing homework late at night. We are considering dropping rowing. It take from 2:15 when I get out of school to 7:00pm when I get back home. It's awful. Should I do it? comment below

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First day ...

First day of putting on shorts. Now I bet it will it will be cold next week. So I did enjoy every bit of the day. And the sun set was amazing tonight I even stop the warm ups and had the class look out side to enjoy the moment. Like someone wants said your have to stop and smell the roses and enjoy the moment.

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I had a gr...

I had a great day at school and TKD. I love my life and I hope it keeps going.

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Today I di...

Today I did a lot of things I catch up a little bit and I,still have pull ups to do. I did alot of stuff today in the back of the room at tae kwon do I did push ups sit ups and even poomsae. I had a wonder ful day today

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journaling

Today I don't have to journal but my mom said I had to. comment about what you don't have to do 

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Still a ways to go, yet so little time.

The title says it all. I still have a whole lot to do, but I know I can do it. I just got to believe.

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My day was...

My day was good. I had a test in science to day and I think I did very good. I hope that every one is caught up with the requirements.

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Yesterday ...

Yesterday my dad and i ran outside in the morning. It was a little cold when we started but started to warm up. The day was very good. The weather was really warm and i am glad that winter is done.

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Glad to see sunshine

Have a very early morning tomorrow so I am trying to hit the sack a little earlier... not feeling great today, had a rough night but really tried to push through and get some extra requirements done. I have few days i need to catch up on logging... hope to have time after my early meet in the am. Good night all. Hope you enjoyed the weather today, and a good Monday to you!

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Studied ha...

Studied hard for the written test this weekend and ready for the physical portion as well. LETS GO!!! Get Hyped!! TURN UP!!!

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Sunday

The Lloyd's of Huntersville enjoyed a very nice Sunday starting with church, then a few chores followed by lunch with the Hartles. The evening was spent reading and getting ready for the week ahead.

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Wohooo

I am solo happy. I made it through the mute day and did not have to restart. I felt like I cannot speak today or else I will have to start over but I can talk. How did your empathy training go??? See you guys tomorrow.

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OK day tod...

OK day today. I feel really tired and stressed out. The cycle is ending soon and I have very important papers to turn in for my classes.

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I had a gr...

I had a great day from the start and played football with my dad. I'ts been good ever sense and I hope it keeps going.

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My day was...

My day was good. I did my empathy training and I did the mute.

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Study

Today all the black belts testing should be study. In 6 days the physical test and written will begin. Comment about what you are doing to study.

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Today am going mute! :(

Today I am going mute, and it is horrible, it has been about 3 hours 10 minutes, I feel like I am going to explode. If you know me I do not stop talking, at all!!!! I just go on and on and on and never stop. I chose to do this, because I knew that it would be a VERY BIG challenge! After tonight when I finish my empathy training, I am going to write my essay on it; that will leave me with 2 essays left! I am also trying hard to catch up on last weeks exercises, because I fell a little behind. I am also going to study for the written test coming up this sat. I hope that everyone has a great day! I hope that everyone has been keeping up with their stuff! STUDY YOUR STUDY GUIDES!!!!

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My leg was...

My leg was really sore after the swimming class on Friday. I was finding it difficult to kick high in the Black Belt Class yesterday. My leg muscles started to relax out during the course of the class and i felt much better when sparring class started. Now I am feeling really better and my dad and i are planning to run a 5K now. We are still deciding if we want to run outside or on the treadmill. Next week is our physical and written test.

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Chinny Chin Chin

Barely, "by the hair of my chinny chin chin" ... is about how today has gone... I've barely made it on time to everything. On the upside, I wasn't late for any. (Thank you to the officer who didn't stop me in my travels today). Black Belt class was good, still trying to learn new material though. Thank You again Mrs. Dege for your help after class. I think it is starting to stick... wow I wish it wasn't so hard to get some of our poomsaes to hardcopy to my brain. A couple more essays and a lot of requirements I need to try and catch up on. TJ and I have tomorrow blocked out for just BB day. I'm looking forward to it. It is late as usual so I am going to hit publish now before the clock strikes 12. Good night all.. Looks like tomorrow may be...

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Turns out ...

Turns out the physical test and written test is next week, it wasn't today haha but still I went over my written test an I think I will do good on it

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I first I ...

I first I was having a bad day because my body was sour but i'm okay now. I also had black belt class and sparring which made it hurt even more.

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Hi. I went...

Hi. I went to Saturday class and Sparing class. Instructor lloyd drove me home which was very kind. I did requirements and homework at home

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My day was...

My day was good. My twin is doing the mute to day. My sister and I are doing it to tomorrow. I think I will be fine of hard for my sister and I .

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Black Belt class, Sparring, and mute

Today I went to black belt class and we practiced wang ho, basic forms, and stick/staff forms. After that I took sparring and we practiced back leg roundhouse kick then a "headshot". Both of those classes were really fun but I had a struggle. My struggle was being mute. I still need to be mute now but in class I thought I was doing everything wrong because I was not keoping. It is really hard not to talk and not to comment on peoples ideas. I cannot wait till I can talk. So far I am doing well with it and I have not had to start over. See you guys tomorrow.

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Sparring Class

Today, I went to Black Belt class, and it was fun, we reviewed a lot of stuff that I have not reviewed in a few days. After I had sparring class, and I definitely got a good workout there! Master Knight really made us work hard on different drills, but it was fun. In Sparring Class we practiced head shots, and I got hit in the head once, I guess you don't always know what is coming at you. But everybody did great in class today. Make sure that you are studying your study guides, and getting ready for the physical test coming up this Sat! I hope that everyone has a great day! I hope that everyone has been keeping up with their stuff!  

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finished with all my classes

Today I finished all my class requirements. Today I had a sparring class and with it I have finished my class how are your classes going.  

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Pushing through and praying for Master Evins Family

I have to say the last few days have been tough to push through. It would be easy to say that it has been my schedule, but I know I could have done more. Today should be a strong day helping at LKN and then BB & Sparring Classes at North Charlotte. Of course all of this pales to what is truly important; that is keeping Master Evins, Melissa and their entire family in our prayers today.

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Yesterday ...

Yesterday was a good day. In swimming we had a lot of drills and repititions in strokes. My body is really sore. I was not able to walk after i got up but i have been stretching and trying to relax my muscles.

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Essays

Today I have finished most of my essays with my mom and it took a lot of time to do it. Comment about how your essays are going.

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Black Belt Class

Today I went to black belt class and we had a new person join us that got their Bo Cho Dan yesterday. His name was Mr. Hutchinson (Davis's Dad) and he new most of the basic forms before he started. It was fun having a "new person" in black belt class. I hope he had fun for his first day. We practiced Wang Ho, basic forms, Bo Cho Dan self defense, and specials. I can't wait for black belt class tomorrow. What did you guys do???? See you guys tomorrow.

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Black Belt Class

Today I went to black belt class and we had a new person join us that got their Bo Cho Dan yesterday. His name was Mr. Hutchinson (Davis's Dad) and he new most of the basic forms before he started. It was fun having a "new person" in black belt class. I hope he had fun for his first day. We practiced Wang Ho, basic forms, Bo Cho Dan self defense, and specials. I can't wait for black belt class tomorrow. What did you guys do???? See you guys tomorrow.

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Studying f...

Studying for the written test tomorrow, planning to beat everything I scored last time at the pre test

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I had an a...

I had an awesome day at school because I had the 3rd through fifth grade dance. I also took black belt class.

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My day was...

My day was good. This weekend I am going to a party to marrow.

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Black Belt Class

Today I went to Taekwondo, and I reviewed a lot of the stuff that I need to know. I was also really excited to see Mr. Hutchinson at black belt class for the 1st time after  his testing!! He did really good for his 1st day. Keep it up! I hope that everyone had a great day!! I hope that everyone has been keeping up with everything!!    

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Helping w/ testing

I helped with testing on Thursday. It was fun. I enjoyed helping out, even though it wasn't for long. It was a new experience.

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I did my m...

I did my mentor session with Master Randle. She tested me on my self defense. She asked me at random and i had to show her. I think i did pretty well. She also explained to me how i should break the brick and what breaks i should chose for the boards. I am really looking forward to see if i can break the brick.

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Wang ho/color belt testing

Today I helped out with testing. It was really fun and a lot of people got their Bo Cho Dan. I was really proud of them and I told them they had to work hard to get here but now you have to work even harder. I want to do it again and I hope you guys are keeping up with your requirements. See you guys tomorrow.

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Today we d...

Today we did black belt class we did hypokedo 1-10 and I learend three today I did a lot of poomsae and push ups but I like it. Today at school w did a new thing in reading fairy tales and folktales it fun like the wizard of oz.

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Had a good...

Had a good night in Pmaa went over stuff I needed to know/ remember for Black Belt test.

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I feel qui...

I feel quite sick, though i'll probably sleep it off. Hopefully staurday and friday I can catch up my requirements

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2nd time helping out with testing!!

Today I helped out with Wang Ho testing, and it was really really fun!! I ran the mile with them and got a few requirements done! I am so proud of everyone that passed!! They were great. And I want to congratulate all of our new BoCho Dans!! I hope that everyone had a great day!! I hope that everyone has been keeping up with everything! Can't wait for testing! 

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Thursday

Wasn't able to make it to class tonight. .. I really don't feel like sharing more because it sounds like a broken record. I know it feels like one. I hope all are well & doing good!

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lost phone

Today a parent found a lost phone. Today the phone was ringing and I did not know what to do so I asked 2 times and then it got cut off.

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I had a gr...

I had a great day and nothing was sour. I also helped out with testing and it was really fun.

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My day was...

My day was good I want to the king Tiger testing. It was a fun experience for me to watch. There was a lot of people at the testing

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Yesterday ...

Yesterday was an ok day. We had only 3 people in class. I took leadership and then left as my dad had some office work. Was a slow day yesterday

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shots

Today I am getting a shot in my arm so I can go to a camp. I think that the shot is going to hurt. Comment about your last trip to the doctor.

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Little tigers testing

Today I helped.out with testing. It was my first time helping out with testing and it was really cool. I really loved it and I want to do it again. I am going to help.out tomorrow with testing but I still want to do it more often. What did you guys do?? See you guys tomorrow.

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1st time going to help out in testing!

Today was my 1st time helping out with testing, and I was really cool! Even though I only helped with self- defence, it was still fun. I am also going tomorrow, to help out with testing, for the colored belts!! I am really really excited for that!! I hope that everyone had a great day! I hope that everyone has been keeping up with everything!

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Wednesday

Had a nice day today. Latin Cuisine produced some good Caribbean food of which I ate too much. Stopped at Anytime Fitness to do some requirements and than ran a mile before helping w/testing at KT LKN.

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Awful day ...

Awful day today. I feel sick and i have so much work to do. It's just really bad

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Can you sa...

Can you say wow what a day almost 80. I thought I was going to have to put on some sun tan lotion on. Would have love to have put in some more Rep in but just ran out of time. Don't know what happened.

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My day was...

My day was good I went to the little tiger testing and it was a fun experiences for me.

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I had a gr...

I had a great day today helping out with testing. The cycle is almost over and I cant wait to be a first degree.

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Tired

I wonder what it is like to eat and not experience pain afterwards, it has been SO long...tonight it is really wearing on me! Tired, hurt, just not feeling good..calling it a night. Tomorrow is a new day.

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Had a spar...

Had a sparring class tonight at Belmont, it was good, I enjoyed it , alot of sweating haha only means good workout

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Today I di...

Today I did sticks it was hard doing my left hand so I will practice on this. I did hyper it was hard beacuse we did lots of drills and we did it with all of our sparring gear on it was very hot. On my test about folktales and fairy tale I got 19 out of 27 but I didn't learn any thing yet.

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Today I di...

Today I did sticks it was hard doing my left hand so I will practice on this. I did hyper it was hard beacuse we did lots of drills and we did it with all of our sparring gear on it was very hot. On my test about folktales and fairy tale I got 19 out of 27 but I didn't learn any thing yet.

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so sore.................... oh man

I have been sore since Monday night. Hey, I'm still loving what sports I do, it's so much fun. He, he, he...........ow.

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Good Morning

Had a wonderful, sweaty workout at CrossFit this morning. Worked on pull ups, situps, burpees, running, squats, all fun stuff. Actually finished the workout first this morning! Woo hoo! Yesterday I got a chance to work with Master Cavazos on poomsaes (thanks for the refresher on Wang Ho forms, sir!). Still chiseling away at requirements.

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Days are f...

Days are flying very fast. We have our physical and written test next Saturday and after that just two weeks before our actual Black Belt test. I am very excited and nervous too at the same time. Master Randle said it will be an overnight test this time.

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Days are f...

Days are flying very fast. We have our physical and written test next Saturday and after that just two weeks before our actual Black Belt test. I am very excited and nervous too at the same time. Master Randle said it will be an overnight test this time.

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Long day t...

Long day today, and after doing my requirements tonight, I'm tired... goodnight everybody

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Focus

. Today was the beginnng of my busy spring season... i am so grateful i have work on the books, but added worry in regards to a schedule that is already stretched to the max. I work with little tigers on tues and wed, they always have a way of taking your mind off any worries, they certainly can consume your complete focus. Its a good thing.I have a very early start in the morning so i am trying to call it a night at least a few Mins earlier. I hope everyone.has had a good day!

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Today was ...

Today was good. Pretty average, a had a lower amount of homework. I still stay pretty late doing requirements though

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The weeks are rolling by...

The weeks are rolling by on the cycle. We are 12 days away from the beginning of the end. Our essays will be due along with our Letters of Recommendation. We will be taking our written and physical tests. I hope everyone is preparing well. 

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Tonight in...

Tonight in class my knee felt better than it has in about 8 months! Very exciting! I need to get re-focused on my training and get my physical self shaped up.

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My doy was...

My doy was good. I got some my Requirements done for tomorrow so that means that I have to less to tomorrow

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Hyper Pro

Today I took hyper pro class. It was really fun. Instructor Marcus helped us do Kip up. We also worked on hopkido and the attack and defense form(no staff). After that I helped out with the next class and at the end Master Chelley and Master Natasya set up the table for testing because first, testing is tomorrow and Thursday and second, someone was testing at the end of class. It was really fun because we got to help. She did really good and earned her high green belt. Are you guys going to help out with testing???? See you guys tomorrow!!!

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Hyper Pro and PMAA Class

Hyper Pro was fun, again this week we learned how to do kip-ups and I think that I am getting better!!  PMAA Class was also fun, we were learning how to do more self- defence type moves with our hands instead of our sticks! It was a little different but it was fun. I really need to start working a little harder, because sometimes I forget, and testing is coming up soon!! I hope that everyone had a great day! I hope that everyone has been keeping up with everything!

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I had an a...

I had an awesome day today it was also weird in a way. The way it was weird is that I caught my friends ball and my other friend said beast mode. while we were playing kickball.

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