First entry, mission

Sometime in either spring or summer 2010 I will take what may be my last taekwondo belt test: 4th degree black belt, master level. In order for me to feel good about the title “Master” I’m going to need to improve my skills. I think I’m pretty good, but I don’t consider myself an expert…yet. I have a list of specific goals for my skill level, weight, fitness level, etc., but I will keep that list private. This public blog is to help me stay on task.




11/9/09 11:00 am



Jump rope, 1 minute intervals, 30-60 seconds rest; 5 sets

Hindu squats 100

Incline one-armed push-ups (20” bench) 5/5/5/5

Floor sit-ups 20/20/20/20/20

Back extension 20/20/20/20/20

Forms practice: Palgwe 1 thru 6, Taebaek

Nunchucks: single patterns 1 thru 15 (extra reps on 15 to get past the sticking point); double patterns 1 thru 7



Finish 12:20 PM



This workout took place 2 days after my final level test. I’m a little banged up from the test: sore hamstrings, some muscle pain, etc. Nothing severe, but I do need to give myself a little time to heal before I go all-out in my training.