

Habits You Train are Habits You Train
Habits rule our life. Most of what we do every day is based on our habits. Some are good and some are bad. Things like brushing our...


Black Belt Principle #2 - Courtesy
Courtesy takes practice. You can develop habits that lead you in the proper direction, or you can go in the wrong direction. Imagine the im


Modesty
Black Belt Principle #1 We all recite the Principles of Black Belt on a regular basis when teaching or training. What we sometimes need...


P.M.A. vs. N.M.A.
P.M.A. – vs. – N.M.A. “Positive Mental Attitude – vs. – Negative Mental Attitude” To become a great BLACK BELT we must constantly...


Kokoro
The KOKORO symbol translates into heart. It can also have the meaning of mindset. For our purposes, on the mats, think of it as the...


The Black Belt Mindset
You do not need to have achieved a Black Belt in order to obtain a Black Belt Mindset. However, to be a Black Belt in the truest sense,...


Black Belts are Good Finders
Becoming a Good Finder is a great habit that will lead to developing better relationships in every area of your life. Black Belts should...


Black Belts Defeat Obstacles
Black Belts tend to maximize the goal and minimize the obstacles. Once they identify the problem, they immediately focus on the solution. Th


Black Belts Are Focused
What is one of the essential qualities you will consistently see in a Black Belt? It’s the ability to stay focused and keep their goal in...


Clarity Is Power
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...













































