1st Dan Black Belt Essay (5-12-2018)
Taekwondo-A Passion in my Heart
By Evalyn Yu
Ever since I was 5 years old, my grandfather has been teaching me a sport called Taekwondo. In Taekwondo, you learn how to kick, block, punch, and do poomsae. You also learn many other important things such as respect, self-confidence, and self-defense. You get good exercise, improve your flexibility, and learn how to protect yourself from things that might hurt you. There are also many belts in Taekwondo. While I keep growing and learning Taekwondo, my belt colors change. From a beginner white belt, I have now transformed into a black belt who can protect herself. When I see a recording of my first lesson playing on the TV screen, I smile and think about how much progress I’ve made through the past three and a half years. When I was just starting Taekwondo, I couldn’t kick high or break a board without thinking that it was too hard or wanting to cry. While doing Taekwondo, those skills improved a lot. Even though I am now a black belt, I still have my passion for Taekwondo in my heart, and I will never give it up.
Though I have many other hobbies, Taekwondo is definitely one of my favorite sports. I especially enjoy breaking boards, doing poomsae with my cousins, having a belt test, and going to tournaments. Through the past three and a half years, I learned to not be afraid of problems and that I should be confident instead. I also learned that I should only focus on myself so I would not get carried away by looking at someone else. Another important lesson that I learned was that you don’t need to be perfect, but you should always try your best!
I also find Taekwondo to help me bond with my sister and two cousins better. We always have fun and play games before and after Taekwondo practice. I always feel like I have more fun when my cousins William and Abby are here to play and laugh with us during Taekwondo. Now, whenever my dad tells us “Hey! Allison and Evalyn! We’re going to your grandparent’s house!" The first thing out of my mouth usually is “Are William and Abby coming too?”
There are more important life-long lessons that my amazing and patient grandfather taught my sister and me, such as 'What is the Meaning of Life?’ and that we should always try our best at everything that we attempt. He always makes sure that we are doing well in Taekwondo and excelling in everything else that there possibly could be!
I love Taekwondo, and I love my grandfather. He is an amazing and wonderful Taekwondo teacher and grandpa, and I shall always remember him as the person who brought Taekwondo into my life.
♣ Road to The Future Evalyn (지영) Yu ♣
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