A Hurdle on the Court: My Basketball Injury Journeycreated at Oct 04, 2022 1,459 Playing basketball is one of my favorite things to do.It's a game that makes me feel free and full of energy."Success is not final,failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill.But one day,while shooting hoops with m...  |
The Art of Teaching Jumping Kicks to Kids: A Journey Beyond the Basicsupdated at May 12, 2024 1,394 In the disciplined world of Taekwondo,the act of executing a kick is deceptively simple.However,teaching the nuanced technique of a jumping kick to children unveils a layered challenge that goes beyond mere physicality.It's an intricate dance of balance,ti...  |
Taekwondo Tornado Kick Tutorial - one of my favorite kicksupdated at Sep 22, 2024 1,236 Tornado kicks in Taekwondo are often regarded as one of the most dynamic and visually stunning techniques in martial arts.Also known as cheat kicks,they have the ability to confuse opponents and make it difficult for them to defend.One of my personal favor...  |
My Journey as a Taekwondo Assistant Masterupdated at May 12, 2024 1,356 I've been practicing Taekwondo since I was a kid in Korea.Even as a middle school student,I was already pretty good,reaching the fourth category.But when I moved to America,I thought I'd have to leave Taekwondo behind.However,life had a surprise for me.Now...  |
Embracing the COSMOS Program Application Journeyupdated at May 12, 2024 1,406 Eventually time for me to challenge for COSMOS Program.COSMOS stands for California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science.I wanted to take part in COSMOS Program from the beginning of 2023,and its application is near at hand.The application will ...  |
A Magical Christmas Experience at South Coast Plazacreated at Nov 24, 2023 1,248 Last weekend,my family and I decided to go to South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.Now,I've been to this place plenty of times before,but there's something extra special about visiting during Christmas season."The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: th...  |
First Day of Sophomore Year at Northwood High Schoolupdated at Sep 27, 2024 2,174 The dawn breaks on a crisp September morning,signaling the start of a new academic year at Northwood High School.As the sun rises,so does the anticipation and excitement coursing through the veins of every sophomore student.With backpacks slung over should...  |
Took a Student ID Card Photo for My Sophomore Yearupdated at Sep 30, 2024 1,306 As a high school student,there are certain rites of passage that mark our journey through these formative years.One such moment is taking the photo for our student ID card.It may seem like a trivial task,but in reality,it holds a deeper significance.It's a...  |
A Day at the Indoor Climbing Gym in Santa Anaupdated at Sep 29, 2024 1,467 Discovering the joys of indoor climbing in Santa Ana was an unexpected twist in my sports activities,highlighting a stark contrast to what I was accustomed to in Korea,particularly in terms of spatial scale.The expansive and welcoming space of the climbing...  |
My first day at Northwood High School in Irvine, Californiaupdated at Sep 22, 2024 1,492 Ah,the first day at a new school,a rollercoaster of excitement,confusion,and the occasional "Where am I again?" moment.I,your intrepid adventurer,found myself in the grand maze of Northwood High School in Irvine,California."Every new beginning comes from s...  |