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 – vs. – 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 […]
We all recite the Principles of Black Belt on a regular basis when teaching or training. What we sometimes need to remember is that the meanings behind these words are what is most important. MODESTY -to be humble with your talent and skills As martial artists, we are constantly playing with a double-edged sword. 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. 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. As we take massive action toward their achievement, it is vital to keep track of our progress. Measure it – Manage it! 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. […]
What type of ATTITUDE should a BLACK BELT LEADER have? Should it be positive or negative? Respectful or rude? Most will agree that a well-trained BLACK BELT LEADER should be positive, energetic, respectful, and well mannered. They should also develop an attitude of optimism and belief. Belief in themselves, and their own potential and in […]
RENSHUU – 練 Renshuu – meaning “Practice Time”. Martial arts training should be taken seriously, and there is an atmosphere of discipline and intensity during each class. Learning from our ancestors of the arts that we practice and enjoy; it is vital that we learn to maximize our own discipline and intensity during our training […]
2020 is moving quickly and soon will be coming to an end. (Thank goodness!) We all started our year with goals and great ambitions, then we encountered some big obstacles. Some gave up, others dug deep and found a path to continue to grow and achieve. As we prepare for the final 60 days of […]
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 […]
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. […]
We have talked many times about how Black Belts, have the ability to stay focused on their goals and objectives. For you to be effective achieving your goals, you must also take the time to create clarity with your goals. Along with clarity you need a strong WHY. Why do you want to achieve your […]
The clearer we all become on our goals, the greater our chances of success and achievement. It’s much easier to figure out how to achieve something, once you’ve decided exactly what it is that you really want and why you want it. Most people tend to have foggy goals or wandering daydreams that often lack […]