Project Reflection and Working EQ

1) What positive thing happen as a result of what you completed so far?

Well I have been going to Taekwondo on my set schedule and I feel very energetic and happy after each day I am there. I'm starting to teach the younger kids and white belts more and seeing them trying to follow my directions is very funny and cute, especially the little kids that are like four and five. There are also young kids bout six and seven that are near black belt and to see them execute such techniques with such precision for their age puts a smile to my face. It gives me that warm proud feeling knowing that I was the one that was able to perfect their technique and enhance their skill. Also after all the classes are finished sometimes all the instructors have a training session and that gets my adrenaline flowing because we train our butts off literally! And the next day it leaves us feeling sore but also gives me the feeling of wanting more.

2) Pick a piece of research or interview. How has it helped you improve your understanding of your topic? 

Well when I read "Taekwondo Kyorugi: olympic style sparring" it help me decide that I am probably going to be revolving my topic based upon sparring and competitions. Originally I was going to do it on teaching TKD but finding researches on the sparring is more convenient for me. Plus with new sparring techniques I can find I can personally apply it when I train. 

3) What has worked so far in your senior project?

Personally everything has worked for me as far as mentorship, photos, first hand experiences, and just resources. I feel so lucky because since I was practicing and teaching at the same time, when the senior topics rolled around the TKD school was there to help and support me if I needed anything.

4) What hasn't worked so far?

The most difficult part for me is finding the resources and research about teaching Taekwondo to multiple age groups. Research meaning how to teach children ages 4 and up. Also other things such as teaching handicapped children. It was difficult for me to search things up such as this. 

5) Based on your research so far,

• What possible question, or questions come to mind regarding what would you like to study this year?  

How can I decide whether to choose Taekwondo from the teaching aspect, or the competition aspect and which one would help benefit me more for the senior presentation?

• What is your end goal to the senior project? 

Well no matter if I choose the teaching aspect or the sparring aspect I want to be able to have a good senior presentation. With that meaning that I am able to teach TKD to anybody and everyone, no matter if it's my peers or the underclassman I want to be a good teacher and presenter.

• Who would you like to talk to next? why?

I plan on interviewing my mom because for a number of reason. One, when she was a teenager she competed in nationals in Indonesia and she became a regional champion and she had a competitive team. 
And two, shes the TKD school owner that I go to school at and so she has a lot of experience.