LAST SET-BEST SET is the mindset of giving your best effort, energy and finishing strong, right down to the last second. It can refer to push-ups, running, achieving a belt and just about any area of training. It can also refer to the final crunch and effort we make at the end of the year. […]
Positive Mental Attitude β vs. β Negative Mental Attitude To become a great BLACK BELT, we must constantly condition our attitudes and emotions to remain positive and optimistic. We need to train ourselves to keep our minds filled with positive thoughts, ideas, and outcomes and to keep a strong belief in our ability to overcome […]
Podcast on How to Beat a Bad Day In this Episode: Having a bad day? We all have them. Are you giving up too soon? If your day starts off not the way you would like, what are you going to do about it? We discuss the steps to take to turn your day around […]
We all recite the Principles of Black Belt on a regular basis when teaching or training.Β What we sometimes need to remember is that the meanings behind these words are what is most important. MODESTYΒ Β -to be humble with your talent and skills As martial artists, we are constantly playing with a double-edged sword.Β One […]
Practice Time Martial arts training should be taken seriously with an atmosphere of discipline and intensity during each session. Learning from our ancestors of the martial arts that we practice and enjoy; it is vital that we learn to maximize our own discipline and intensity during our training sessions. Some simple things we all can […]
What are we training to become? The answer is simple, a winner, and it is about mindset and actions. WINNERS are positive, optimistic, proactive and excited about their goals and activities. WHINERS are negative, pessimistic, reactive and whiney about everything and anything. WINNERS develop self-discipline in order to bring out the best in themselves and […]
Martial Arts is filled with history and traditions and one such tradition is the emphasis on demonstrating respect toward others.Β Respect should be displayed towards everyone in and outside the dojo. There are many ways we can show respect and appreciation towards other. We are going to focus on one of the most common and […]
As Goal-Oriented Martial Arts students, we all have target goals and objectives we want to reach.Β As we take massive action toward their achievement, it is vital to keep track of our progress. Measure it β Manage it!Β Simply put, when we check and review our current progress and results, it allows us to make […]
Have you ever noticed how some people are always so eager? They are eager to learn and grow. Eager to train and improve their skills and conditioning. Eager to help and serve others. Eager to work productively and get ahead. Eagerness is an excellent quality to possess. In the Martial Arts, when you display an […]
What is one of the essential qualities you will consistently see in a Black Belt? It is the ability to stay focused and hold their goal in their mind. Black Belts have a clear picture of what they want to accomplish, and this helps them to take the right actions to make their goals happen. […]