Black Belt Essays
As part of Dan testing, black belts reflect on what TaeKwonDo has taught them — teamwork, perseverance, history and the meaning behind the forms.
Overcoming Your Obstacles
Taekwondo supports the philosophy of self-improvement. This translates to overcoming your personal obstacles that stand in the way of your betterment, whether those…
Caitlyn B. · Read essay →Teamwork
Teamwork is a very important element of Taekwondo. It makes larger tasks less work for one person, and is a very important virtue that is used throughout your life.…
Dominic S. · Read essay →Perseverance
Throughout my life, I have experienced many setbacks that have hindered my progress. They make me feel weak and insignificant, they hold me down, they stop me in my…
Ian P. · Read essay →The Symbolism Behind the Keumgang Poomsae
Hello, my name is María Elena and I am a Taekwondo Black Belt. In preparation for my 2Dan testing, I will be writing on the history and importance behind the black belt…
María Elena A. · Read essay →My Taekwondo Journey
My name is Arav Bhosle. My Taekwondo journey has been wonderful so far, but the first test for black belt degree two wasn't like any other tests before because this test…
Arav B. · Read essay →Black Belt Level Testing
In my taekwondo career I had to undergo many activities. One of the most important activity that I went throughis black belt level testing. The black belt level testing…
Sachetan S. · Read essay →Black Belt Level Testing
There are many parts to the level testing that black belts take every 3-4 months. One of those steps is getting to black belt. One must go through white, yellow, purple,…
Tanmay B. · Read essay →Job Lists, Service Cards & the Student Pledge
Ever since we got our Black Belts we had to do Weekly Job Lists (unless you were in Middle School), Service Cards, and most of all memorizing the student pledge so I…
Vismay P. · Read essay →Black Belt Essay
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