A man was walking in the park one day when he came upon a cocoon with a small opening. He sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to force its body through the little hole. Then it seemed to stop making any progress. It looked like it had gotten as far […]
Yin – Yang is all about balance and harmony and the interconnection and interdependence between seemingly opposing forces. There is night and there is day. There are positives that occur and there are negatives that occur. The purpose of our message is to reinforce the principles of YIN – YANG and its importance to our […]
How to Avoid Being a Victim of Bullying Bullying has become an epidemic in recent years. Yes, there have always been bullies, and yes, those bullies have always caused serious and lasting damage to their victims; however, bullying in the 21st century has changed – and not for the better. According to Pacer’s National Bullying […]
There are many keys that will help you become successful in the achievement of your goals. Often, it can be overwhelming to know what you should be focusing on to help you move towards achieving your goals. There are, however, 3 key qualities that, once developed and used, will ensure movement towards your goals and […]
A Black Belt should always strive to be their best. To be your best, in the dojo, in school, at home, at work or in the arena of life…you must practice and develop SELF DISCIPLINE of your Habits, your Actions and your Attitudes! Average people wish for things in life, but they lack the discipline […]
Black Belts should have the courage to admit and face their fears. Fear is a mere obstacle that must be dealt with in our personal journey of excellence. Many studies have been done on why some people are more successful than others. Learning and developing the same qualities of other great Black Belts will accelerate […]
Positive Mental Attitude – vs. – Negative Mental Attitude To become a great BLACK BELT, we must constantly condition our attitudes and emotions to remain positive and optimistic. We must train ourselves to keep our minds filled with positive thoughts, ideas and outcomes and to keep a strong belief in our ability to overcome […]
Achieving goals is all about overcoming and defeating obstacles that stand in your way. You need to train your mind and develop the habits that will lead you to success. A Black Belt prepares daily to face and defeat obstacles. They understand that the bigger the goals…the bigger the obstacles they must prepare to overcome. […]
As people grow older, they begin to find ways to be more productive and make use of their time. For senior citizens, in particular, they find that there is even more time they need to utilize and want to do so effectively. Many will go out and find other jobs while others will pursue hobbies […]
Every year, the American Heart Association celebrates Heart Month to raise awareness about heart disease and heart health. What you may not know is that martial arts are great for the heart. In fact, the cardiac benefits of martial arts give a whole new meaning to the idea of cardiovascular fitness. With that in mind, […]