Head Games & Other Disasters

This had to be the most emotionally draining test for me. I attended my first high belt level sparring seminar. And I got my ass whooped. It was in NYC and I was there for about 5 hours. It certainly brought me down a few pegs, and watching these super young people moving in ways I [...]

2011 Dezolutions List

1. Finish 2010 Resolutions 2.Two piece on the beach 3. Make time for exercise/cooking 4. Vacation somewhere w/no agenda 5. Green Belt in Taekwondo 6. Take my GMATS 7. Go down ONE WHOLE Pant Size. 7a. Go down ONE MORE Pant Size 8. Pay Off Credit Card Bill 9. Find a fantastic designer piece on [...]

Teach Me How To Chagi, Te-Teach me How To Chagi

My wonderful Ninja Biffle and I have designed these sweet shirts, on behalf of our TKD school. I know there are a few people across the country that read this blog and love taekwondo! Come on – so cute right? If you’re interested in a shirt, let me know! Since we’re ordering at a group [...]

Girl With The Green Belt

  September 10th, I tested for my blue stripe. Which is one belt step higher than green belt. I realized I don’t have any photos on here to prove I have indeed, earned said belt. So here they are!  I also had my  Taekwoniversary on September 6th. One whole year!  I have truly learned a [...]

Post-its and Pranks

I like to keep up with studying and practicing TKD outside of the dojang . We’ve been learning korean terminology during class, so I like to leave little post-its around for a mini-study break. I’ve kept these next to my desk for awhile, and all of a sudden I noticed a new one at the [...]

“You should quit taekwondo, you’re a girl for christ sake.”

I would love some feedback on this topic! Update: 3rd doctor, different diagnosis, Dislocated finger, torn ligament. No break!!! MRI next week. I did not have a positive experience at the doctors today. $150 Co-pay for the ER on Sunday $30 co-pay Hand Surgeon specialist AND $30 for SEPARATE doctor who made my “special splint” WTF? [...]

I regret to inform you…

After this weekends adventure….i may not be able to blog as often due to injury. First this happened… Bronze in Poomsae   Then this happened…. (I’m blue) Then this happened…..   Then THIS happened…..whooooooooa! Then this…. happened…. I took gold in sparring.. Then….     This happened:   I fractured my hand, with possible nerve damage. [...]

Motivational Moments

I know I haven’t posted Chapters 3 & 4 yet. But its that time of year again when it’s taekwondo all the time. I promise I’ll get back to a normal posting schedule. This Saturday is my second TKD competition! Next Thursday is my GREEN BELT TEST (I can’t believe it’s already here, and another [...]

Sponsor This Ninja For A Good Cause?

 What is it: On June 18th, (We’ll be in Central Sq at the corner of Mass Ave and Main St, in front of Cafe Luna) the CW Taekwondo club will be hosting the Kick‐A‐Thon, a fundraising event to support the Friends of Floating Hospital, the CW club, and our tBos competition team. CW would like [...]

When in doubt, always bet cupcakes.

Thursday night in-class sparring competition was so much fun to be a part of. I was excited when I was paired up with none other than my Ninja Biffle. We decided to make things a little more interesting (more interesting than kicking the crap out of each other??) by making a friendly wager.  The loser [...]

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