

The 3 Ds for Success
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


Measure It - Manage It!
If you are not making the progress you would like to make and are capable of making – it’s simply because we lack clarity in our goals!


Develop the Habit of Eagerness
When you're eager to train, your teachers, classmates and training partners will want to share their eager attitude with you as well.


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


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...


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...