Hello Masters and everyone,

My name is Kaitlynn and today I would like to share my Taekwondo journey with you. I started Taekwondo when I was about five years old. At the beginning, I thought Taekwondo was very hard. The kicks and punches were difficult, and sometimes I felt a bit nervous when learning new things. But as I kept training, I started to understand more and improve little by little.

When I was learning my kicks and punches, I also started to meet many kind friends at Taekwondo. We trained together, helped each other, and I learned their names. This made training much more fun for me. I also started learning Poomsae and sparring, and I discovered that I really enjoyed both of them.

My first competition was in Gold Coast in 2023. I decided to learn Taekwondo because I wanted to try something new and also learn how to protect myself. At my first competition, I felt very scared and nervous. But now, after more training and competitions, I feel much more confident and less scared.

Taekwondo has helped me change a lot. When I first started, I was shy and unsure, but now I feel braver and more confident. Before competitions, when I am with my friends, I feel more comfortable and supported. Instead of feeling scared, I try to stay calm, focused, and concentrate on doing my best.

One of my best memories is when I won a gold medal. I was very happy and proud because it showed me that all the hard work and practice was worth it. I also discovered that I kind of like sparring because it is exciting and helps me improve my skills. What I like the most about Taekwondo is learning new things and becoming stronger, both physically and mentally. I am still learning every day, and I know there are many things I can continue to improve.

I feel very grateful that I chose this wonderful sport. Taekwondo has taught me discipline, confidence, and never give up. I would like to keep learning, improving my techniques, and doing everything correctly.

I hope to continue my Taekwondo journey and become even better in the future.

Thank you, Master Brian, for helping me fix my poomsae patterns and techniques.
Thank you, Master Joyce, for helping me correct my bad habits.
Thank you, Master Bryanna, for helping me improve my sparring techniques.
Thank you, Master Benecia, for helping me improve my stances in poomsae and sparring.
Thank you to my family for always supporting me, and thank you to my brother for
starting Taekwondo first and inspiring me to join.

And thank you everyone for listening.