TaeKwonDo has taught me how to make my body strong and flexible and the importance of exercise and focus. It has also taught me to stand up for myself, my friends, and my family, but that I only use TaeKwonDo as a defense.

I have learned how to defend myself, how to focus and have better self control, and how giving it my all in taekwondo can really help me even in school and with behavior. I try to get all three stars on my belt; sometimes I get all three, and sometimes I need to do better.

Being a Black Belt is important to me because it proves that I have what it takes to set and achieve my goal. It proves that hard work and determination will result in success. As long as I try hard and don’t give up, I continue to learn and grow in the martial arts.

“Now, for the tournament results!! First place in forms competition, hailing from a Pineapple, Under the Sea, SpongeBob Squarepants!!!! Aaaaaannndd for the sparring competition! Once again, first place, from a Pineapple, Under the Sea, SpongeBob Squarepants!”