Artifacts

For my Artifact I chose taekwondo. Taekwondo has been a huge part of my life since I started when I was 7 years old. Since I have become a 3rd degree decided black belt and a level 4 instructor. I have found a second family in taekwondo and teaching taekwondo has taught me so much about myself. In this image I am receiving my third degree black belt in May 2016.

The first time I tested for my third degree black belt was in January 2016, this was my first time at national testing. It was a scary experience because I was only 13 years old. Many people do not pass national testing on their first time, and I did not either. I no changed because of sparring which made me very sad because sparring is a core piece of Taekwondo. The next testing was in May, so I worked super hard over the next couple of months to become better. My instructors helped me and I was able to pass my first national testing in May. This was huge for me and brought me to the next level as a martial artist.

As an instructor, it is my job to prepare student for their testing. Before students test in nationals they test at their home taekwondo studio where their instructors judge, so I also judge their testings. Seeing these kids succeed is very important to me, so I work very hard to prepare them to do well at testing. I form great relationships with them over the years and when they finally reach their dreams, I get to be so proud of them. Recently some of the kids I have taught for a while went to their first national testing and did not pass. I am excited to work with them when I go back in december and prepare them to pass at their next national testing.

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