Fall 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!

cookies

Tonight I made Halloween cookies and they are very good. They have chocolate chips in them and they are very small.

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i think th...

i think this might be my last journal entry and then im done. the problem why i cant see if im done is my ipad never makes my tracking pop up. maybe im not the only one or maybe i need to try again. well anyways by for now!

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“A black b...

“A black belt is a white belt who never quit!” Shane Tassoul

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Had a nice...

Had a nice, long weekend and now it is time to get back in school mode. Also my foot is still swollen! WHEN WILL IT HEAL???

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Testing wa...

Testing was great!! Good job everyone on the test.....

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Party

today I went to a Halloween party and it was really fun. I got to see my old friends and some new people. I really liked it because their was a dance contest and I won.

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Testing wa...

Testing was great yesterday. I can't wait till the tea ceremony soon. I can't thank everyone enough.

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Testing wa...

Testing was great yesterday. I can't wait till the tea ceremony soon. I can't thank everyone enough.

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We are all...

We are all nearing the end of this journey but there will be many more ahead of us because it is not over

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today was ...

today was ok but im still proud of myself from yesterday. im just really happy and i want to do the next cycle and STAY ORGANIZED! my gosh this cycle i was SO disorganiezed! im really going to try harder next time. from what i saw i think that everyone did great yesterday. great job everyone!

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Awesome jo...

Awesome job to all the black belts candidate that tested on Saturday. I know I could not make it , but my heart and spirit was with you all.

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Marcus Hendricks

So glad testing is finally over. I do still have to finish up a few things. I am so very tired right now. I am about to sleep like a baby tonight.

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Today I we...

Today I went through a lot. Asking up at 3 and still up just to show how much I've learned over this cycle. Even though I didn't break the brick, I still did what I had to do. That's what I learned in this cycle.

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Today I we...

Today I went through a lot. Asking up at 3 and still up just to show how much I've learned over this cycle. Even though I didn't break the brick, I still did what I had to do. That's what I learned in this cycle.

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Today I we...

Today I went through a lot. Asking up at 3 and still up just to show how much I've learned over this cycle. Even though I didn't break the brick, I still did what I had to do. That's what I learned in this cycle.

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Today I we...

Today I went through a lot. Asking up at 3 and still up just to show how much I've learned over this cycle. Even though I didn't break the brick, I still did what I had to do. That's what I learned in this cycle.

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Today I we...

Today I went through a lot. Asking up at 3 and still up just to show how much I've learned over this cycle. Even though I didn't break the brick, I still did what I had to do. That's what I learned in this cycle.

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Today I we...

Today I went through a lot. Asking up at 3 and still up just to show how much I've learned over this cycle. Even though I didn't break the brick, I still did what I had to do. That's what I learned in this cycle.

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Today I we...

Today I went through a lot. Asking up at 3 and still up just to show how much I've learned over this cycle. Even though I didn't break the brick, I still did what I had to do. That's what I learned in this cycle.

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Today I we...

Today I went through a lot. Asking up at 3 and still up just to show how much I've learned over this cycle. Even though I didn't break the brick, I still did what I had to do. That's what I learned in this cycle.

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Today I we...

Today I went through a lot. Asking up at 3 and still up just to show how much I've learned over this cycle. Even though I didn't break the brick, I still did what I had to do. That's what I learned in this cycle.

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my hand!!!!!!!!!!

today when I tried to break my brick I hurt my hand and now I have to wrap it up. It is purple and blue! It hurts a lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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:D

so this is my very last journal! Good luck everybody on the public test!!

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Today at t...

Today at the testing I was really stressed and now I have a headache.

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Omg Guys

Omg guys the test is here and over time to get ready for noon but great job everybody we all did amazing

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I am ready...

I am ready for this test and I will get this done but I like the cycle wish me luck

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Just woke ...

Just woke up and took a quick shower..... Very nervous, right know, but I know everyone will fo fine!!!!!

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It Testing...

It Testing Day!!! I'm So excited and nervous! I'm glad last night I was able to sleep at 9:15 which was surprising but I got 6 hours of sleep! Hopefully I'm still not sleepy later as the day progresses!! Good Luck to Eveeyone:)

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Today we a...

Today we all test for our belts good luck to all I hope that all of you do well. We have gotten through everything else now its just this I can't wait to see all of you next time that I test if your nervous just take a deep breath and remember what you learned.

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My last journal entry!

This is so emotional. I will be done with everything. I'm so happy, at first I thought that I would not get my black belt. Thanks to Master Chelley(sorry if it's not how you spell it) for motivating my sister and I, the Hartles had picked us up from school, and brought us to TKD, and Master Chelley worked with us, hard core, on requirement.s Thank Hartles, if you are reading this. I'm also very exited and nervous for the testing tomorrow. I'm worried that il mess up so badly that everyone will stop and just stare at me. But I won't, so I'll think positive. You too.

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I'm sooo n...

I'm sooo nervous! The day has fineally come!If your a master and your reading this here is your following message:I am (obviosly) nervous for tomorrow. I hope that you will not get too mad at me

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Going to b...

Going to bed early tonight I really don't want to wake up at 4:00 am but it is better then testing tonight

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Going to b...

Going to bed early tonight I really don't want to wake up at 4:00 am but it is better then testing tonight

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I am very ...

I am very nervous for testing!!! Hope everyone does good!!! Good luck everyone!!!

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This is my...

This is my last journal for the whole cycle. Testing is tomorrow! I'm excited and nervous. I feel ready; I know my stuff. I hope i pass!

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TGIF!! I d...

TGIF!! I didn't do much the whole day today since it was Friday my teachers took it easy! I went to black belt class but it ended a little early because of the Pumpkin event! I'm excited for Tom!! The day is finally here!!

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To all tha...

To all that are testing tomorrow get plenty of rest tonight. I have no doubt that you all will do good tomorrow.

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sparring equipment

I forgot my sparring eguipment so I have to go back to taekwondo to get it. My mom is very mad at me!!!!!!!!!

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today I pr...

today I practice then I went to bed and I am ready

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Its Time 2...

Its Time 20 weeks have passed since we began this cycle so now we put our selves to the test. Strive to do your best one mistake is not something to die about but push your self to the limits on this test practice everything today you will pass.

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Day before the test!

I can't believe tomorrow is our test! I'm really excited but also nervous about it. We have been training for the past 3 months to get ready for it but it always seemed so far away. This has been a great journey and I can't wait to start the next chapter after the test.

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Yesterday ...

Yesterday during sparring class we did brakes and we also did some sparring but all the black belt candidates did no contact.

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I felt lik...

I felt like today was a very simple and easy going day even though I had a test and Quiz! They weren't that hard so it was goood! After school my mom and I got Dunkin donuts because we had a free coffee coupon and then I went to sparring class! Sparring class was also very easy going but I liked it!! And last I ended the day with no homework because I had none tonight which was a first and now I'm going to bed! night:)

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Thursday

Awesome night at S. Charlotte!!!! Did not get many requirements complete but all is good. Took photos while Grandmaster Lee taught the senior tigers and junior wong ho then adult class. Great evening and looking forward to a productive weekend. The meds are working as I am finally feeling human however the steroids make me nuts, well more nuts than usual.

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Today my e...

Today my emotions were up and down. I took a week off and went back to California to spend time with family and friends. Which I had a awesome time , but unfortunately yesterday I received some bad news. my heart is heavy but my memories are full of joy.

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Marcus Hendricks

Felt very good today. I ate a lot of food at school because it was mole day! Felt good throughout the entire day :D

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closer....

Only one more day left. wow. get that reveiw in everybody :)

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You have to fight through the bad days to earn the best days. -unknown

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Today I le...

Today I learned everything I need for testing!!! I also did a lot of red and high red belt self defense.

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toady I he...

toady I helped out with a class and I likes it because I got a group of white belt and they were cool

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today I we...

today I went to school and when I came home I went to TKD. when I got home from TKD I cleaned up the back yard and I bonded with my dad.

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Testing is...

Testing is in two days I can't believe we have all come this far this fast I can tell you I am exited

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hat day

Today was hat day at my school and I wore my super girl shirt with my super man hat. It was a really cool outfit.

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today i we...

today i went over hap lido I pretty much have it down

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last entry

this is my last entry. My dad is letting me talk on his phone to put in my last journal.I am so excited about this being my last journal entry. It's really cool that I'm done with my black belt cycle but I'm also kind of sad in some ways because my dad was doing it with me.I can't wait for testing.

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Taste test

On Monday, we are going to do a taste test! Yay! I figured out that only, Mr Blackmans homeroom, his fourth period and fith period, and Ms Pandyas homeroom only get to taste the food. My sister is in Mr Blackmans homeroom, and I'm in his fourth period. I am very happy. Food!

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Right now ...

Right now im in math. and im so exited cuz we i get to taste test someones food. we are doing tatse tests by the way.

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This Is My...

This Is My Last Journal Entry. I Will Be Finished With My Requirements. I Have Homeschool Tkd Today And Need To Keep Practicing For Saturday!

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Yesterday ...

Yesterday grandmaster Lee came to our school and taught us a ton of cool stuff. Grandmaster Lee is a really cool guy.

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Yesterday ...

Yesterday grandmaster Lee came to our school and taught us a ton of cool stuff. Grandmaster Lee is a really cool guy.

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Marcus Hendricks

Grandmaster Lee came over today. I had two classes which him and it was very cool. Thank you Grandmaster!

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Grandmaste...

Grandmaster Lee came today and his time at the Dojan was really fun! He was a super sweet person and taught us the correct ways that he knew to do things! I really enjoyed his visit to our location but I'm sad that I had to leave early because My mom needed me home at 8:30 today specifically!! Hopefully next time he comes I will be able to stay the whole entire time!

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master lee

Today I hada great time at TKD, I did two classes with Master Lee, the first on was with all the LKN black belt testers, and in total, thats, 9. That is alot, and I am exited to get my new belt, If I make it that is. Anyways, Master Schnieder asked a question about good exersises. He then told us about laying on your back on the ground, hands on your solar plexis, keep your heels together, and hit your toes together. I did that with my mom and sister, just right now, and phew, that really gets tireing!

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Today was ...

Today was sooo fun! We had Grandmaster Lee came over and in the middle of the class my sisters iPads rung and it was a facetime from Jacqueline our friend and it was pretty umm.... awkward but no one knew it was my sister ipad. Anyway it was so fun.we paired up and did blocks and stuff. It was fun and right now my mom, twin, and I are doing a foot exersises that helps you stomach, organs, and other stuff. We are on the floor right now and I'm writing my journal.

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project

Tomorrow I have to present my social studies project about brazil and I am very nervous.

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project

Tomorrow I have to present my social studies project about brazil and I am very nervous.

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Hump Day

Happy dance - - - running complete!!!! Took everything I had to finish that tonight so nothing else accomplished but I am ok with it. Just hope tomorrow these new meds kick in so I can get back to normal.

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today I he...

today I helped and I liked it because I was like wanted when I helped because the kids wanted me to help

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today I he...

today I helped and I liked it because I was like wanted when I helped because the kids wanted me to help

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"Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit." ~Conrad Hilton

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Today was ...

Today was good. I went to Church Class and practiced some Tae Kwon Do. Getting close to testing.

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today

today I went to school and when I got home I did a lot of poomsaes and listen to music and I also talked to my dad and he will be back from DC in an hour.

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Today noth...

Today nothing really exciting is happening. I just finished my school work so i can have free time.

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I got to s...

I got to spend the night with my mimi last night. I have to do my schoolwork and then sell some boyscout popcorn tonight. Only 3 more days until testing! I am starting to get nervous!

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Yesterday ...

Yesterday during class we just, pretty much, reviewed everything.

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I woke up ...

I woke up late today! I was supposed to get up early and finish homework but my alarm never went off so I had for yah to finish the little I kept this morning! After going to school I went to PMAA class and we went over knife twirling techniques and our Section A cinawalees for the testing! Only 4 more days:)

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I woke up ...

I woke up late today! I was supposed to get up early and finish homework but my alarm never went off so I had for yah to finish the little I kept this morning! After going to school I went to PMAA class and we went over knife twirling techniques and our Section A cinawalees for the testing! Only 4 more days:)

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Heartbreak loss

Today was a baseball playoff game in which it was go big or go home we lost in a heartbreaker losing 7-6 after we lead the game 5-0 going in to the final inning. Boy what a disappointing way to end a season.

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Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a tough one -Bruce Lee

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today I to...

today I took sparring class at mint hill and I liked it because It was a no contact thing and me and Ericka faced and I beat her

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Marcus Hendricks

Getting myself mentally prepared for the test on Saturday. Tomorrow and Friday are my only other review sessions. I also need to practice my scissor kick.

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Almost there :D

Today I finished all of my requirements! I also went to train with Grandmaster Lee! It was really fun because we did some self- defense that involved throwing, and I dropped my partner more than once. oops. overall, today had been good.

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today I we...

today I went to school and almost solved a rubix cube and then I went to TKD and grand master Lee was there and I did my mentor, mentee and black belt class.

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Grand Master Lee

Grand Master Lee came to the North Charlotte location to teach a class. It was really fun, because he tells stories and conditions us in fun ways. It is very educational when he explains how we do something and why we do it. I can't wait for next time when Grand Master Lee comes to school.

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Grandmaster Lee

Today we had a very fun black belt class. We had Grandmaster Lee teaching. It was awesome. We learned some new blocking techniques, and he told us to respect whatever we do and to be sincere about it.

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Tuesday

Yikes I have the energy of a pin head. Got to dojang and got some requirements in, not as many as I would have liked, helped in senior wong ho, worked with mentee then had nothing left for adult class so headed home. Dinner, stretching, which is my memitation time, then off to bed. Doc called in another prescription so lets hope that knocks this out of me. Tomorrow is another day.

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Today I ha...

Today I have to go to swimming. I havnt gone to swimming for like months because of Tae Kwon do and I'm probably REALLY slow.

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4 days

I cant believe that their are only 4 more days. I cant wait until it is over. we are so close.

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bored and warheads

Today was just one of those, life is good, next second, life is terrible days. It started off with, my sister and I realizing that we had another math homework assighnment. We had a whole essay about a mathmetician. We quikly did that during our first period, which thankfully we had together, and we got that done. Not so much of the home part of the homework.

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today Im g...

today Im going to the eary class to work on all of my 2nd dan things hope ill be ready

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I did scho...

I did schoolwork today. Now I am getting ready to go to TKD. Tonight is no contact sparring. Its my favorite class. I look forward to it every week.

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I have gon...

I have gone to one class today which is homeschool class. Someone is coming to cook dinner for us tonight and my younger siblings have swim class.

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Today was ...

Today was the day I go to show off my somewhat new hair! I had attempted to dye it Sunday but it didn't fully change to the color I wanted since i have black hair! But today was a good day in m ap calc class, since we had won a race against the other classes, we got a movie day and Doughnuts! Class today was fun though! We were all so shocked the testing was this saturday, its been so quick to come!

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Marcus Hendricks

There practiced a lot of my forms. I'm feeling pretty good about them. Tomorrow I just have to go over hapkido.

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Mistakes are proof you are trying. -unknown

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long day

today I got up and was freezing I went to school and did a lot of work and when I cam how I almost solved a rubix cube. and I have stayed up 'till 10:15 doing math.

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yay!!!!!

I can't believe that testing is almost here!!!!! I have only a couple poomsaes and self defenses left, last time I checked....today was a great day, alot of people noticed that I had deyed a strand of my hair carrot orange, I had mixed emotions.......:D. I had a great day, nothing that speciola happened....I had a great calss of TKD, we did the attack defense staff form, I realy need to get that down. I thibk, and now I will, by the end of the week.

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just got b...

just got back from RCS rehearsal next week is tech week so i won't be home for a long time

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Today i ra...

Today i ran a mile and it is getting easier To do so now I can run it really fast

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Monday

Busy day at work, but that's the norm, then off to South Charlotte for focus on requirements. Still not feeling the greatest so pretty much stayed in small room and did not venture out to the big mat to help in class. Stayed for BB class which was great. Worked on Hapkido form 1, now lets see if the brain can remember it. I am still struggling to refresh 14 thru 20, for some reason they do not want to process. Hope for another productive day tomorrow.

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