I’m a little behind in my blog posts because I’ve been so busy so here it goes…… 🙂 I didn’t follow my normal training routine at all leading up to the Eastern Canadian Championships which made me a bit nervous. In May I volunteered every Sunday for private coaching in lieu of a $25 donation for … Read more
As I approach the last 4 weeks of high school I find it bitter sweet. I am so excited for University and all the new adventures but I also feel a loss of security from my high school, friends and teachers who I’ve known for years. Back when I was in Middle School I was … Read more
I competed in my first tournament in the Adult Division (ages 18-34) at the Unity Championship in Connecticut USA. I was really looking forward to seeing how I would do since it was going to be a whole new group of competitors for me. I love going on road trips for tournaments since I get … Read more
Yesterday I spent the day coaching and judging at the Coloured Belt Classic tournament hosted by Mr. Joel Denis of The Edge TKD. It was one of the most organized tournaments I’ve ever been to. There were TKD schools from all over Ontario competing. I didn’t know all the competitors, but I knew all the instructors and … Read more
When I signed up for the Unity Championship in Connecticut USA next month I tried to convince myself to just go and have fun and test the waters to see what it’s like for the first time in the adult division. I tried to convince myself that since it wasn’t a sanctioned event that it really didn’t matter … Read more
It feels so good to train again. Mr. LeGrow and I have gone over my training schedule to prepare for the upcoming tournament season. This is a qualifying year to make the National team for the Next World Championships held in Italy 2015 so the journey begins again. 🙂 It will be another year of … Read more
This is the first chance I’ve had to write a blog since I’ve been home so there is lots to talk about. I still haven’t had time to put my suitcase away!!!!! (maybe I’ll just leave it out so I can go on another trip) After you’ve participated in something as big as the World … Read more
Here is a video that Mr. David Lim collaborated and edited of the World Championships in Spain. What a great keepsake of an incredible event. This video highlights all the different events at a World Championship.
While I was in Spain I received this video messagel from my friends back home and it literally made me cry. It was so thoughtful! When you compete on the other side of the world and there is a big time difference you can feel pretty isolated from your friends. These guys were up through the … Read more
My personal reflections of the week…. This was the perfect week for me. I came with very precise goals and I was happy to achieve them all and more. My personal highlight was definitely performing my final patterns during the opening ceremonies. It was a defining moment for me that I will never forget. It … Read more