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This past week, I have been more focused on getting my pushup and situp numbers in. Very quickly into the test, I fell behind on my pushup and situp numbers, so I have been working towards getting them back up. Assuming that I stay on track with what I am doing now, I should be able to keep up with my numbers pretty well. On Friday, I had my very first colorguard event. I have been in my high school’s ROTC program since I was a freshman, and now that I am a junior, I am finally being put on events. So last Friday, I was on the color guard for one of my school’s biggest football games of the year. It’s a little hard to balance both ROTC and karate because they both take up a lot of my time. Being in ROTC requires me to be at zero period, which starts at 7:30 am every morning, and there are often after-school and weekend commitments that I need to make. However, even though it is a lot to balance, I love being able to do ROTC because it is a lot of fun for me.
My current Challenge progress as of March 7, 2026.
Pushups
(21,485 / 50,000)
Situps
(21,650 / 50,000)
Makiwara
(3,070 / 10,000)
Miles
(241 / 1,000)
Kata
(284 / 1,000)
Kumite
(348 / 1,000)
Kindness
(428 / 1,000)
Meditation
(1,963 / 5,000)
Books
(2 / 6)
Blogs
(25 / 52)
Videos
(1 / 12)
That is good you are able to do rotc with karate. The rotc will help you for exercise and endurance for this test. It is important to continue to do the hobbies you enjoy to stay balanced.
Olivia-san, thank you for being so welcoming and patient to me and Ashley on our first evening class! And for being the first to hold pads for me ever. We are rooting for you on your black belt journey! Thanks again.
What you are learning now about time management and self-discipline will stay with you for life. It will be a powerful tool as you move in to college and career!