Black Belts of the Month are chosen to spotlight our young leaders at World Martial Arts. We are proud to have such a diverse and talented group of people on the mats! If you’d like to nominate someone, please message us at tkd.wma@gmail.com.
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KRISTA BYALIK is our black belt of the month for November 2024!
Krista began her Taekwondo journey with World Martial Arts in 2019, a month after her two twin sons joined as white belts. She had done Taekwondo a little when she was a teenager as well as some kickboxing. She and her boys all earned their black belts TOGETHER in June 2023 - what a great example of a family that kicks together! She is an amazing Taekwonmom at our dojang who not only guides her black belt sons to take on greater leadership roles, but models it herself by helping other adult students find their footing on the mats. She and her family are also great supporters of the Polar Plunge fundraiser for Special Olympics in Virginia. They've done it every year since 2008!
Below you can find her answers to our interview questions.
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What is your favorite TKD kick or form?
My favorite kick is roundhouse.
How has Taekwondo changed your life?
Taekwondo has helped me to be more fit and active while sharing the experience with my kids.
Do you have any hobbies?
Hiking, biking, participating in foot races, cooking, and baking. My favorite distance for running is the half marathon and the longest race I've run was 20 miles.
What are your aspirations for the future?
I'm working on my Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration and I'd like to earn my second degree black belt.
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