Words of Wisdom

I wanted to share this verse with you that the Lord told the nation of Israel. It is from the Old Testament in 2 Chronicles 15:7, "But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded."

I think that verse is great and can be applied to our work as martial artists. It is a lot of hard work to become a black belt, but we have to keep going on and we will be rewarded!

So Simple!

I came across a quote this morning-thanks to my new friend Chris Feldt in SC-that struck me as so simple, yet so difficult to do for many in our world today. As martial artists I think that it is these simple things that really make us stand out in society and sends a message to others that martial arts is not about fighting it is about peace.....words and ideas can have more impact on our enemies than our fists.

"Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind." – Henry James (1843-1916)

A work in progress

This summer has been one of the best.I'm totally excited for everything that will be coming my way in the future.I have been practicing all summer long to get better at things in Martial Arts .Special Training has helped me especially.Doing that once a week has helped me alot to be a better runner,how to use more intensity when I'm tired,and so much more.I believe that Special Training is one of the most important things that a person could do in the Martial Arts world.If it wasn't for Mrs.Wilmott or Mr.Trank I don't know if I would be as good of a martial artist like I am today so thanks.I have to say even though I've been practicing as much as I can for this upcoming Power Camp I'm still a little bit nervous,but I know that I will pass.Alot of the times I can get frustrated with myself so to calm down I just keep working at it,then I learn how to do it the correct way.We all have problems in martial arts and in the outside world sometimes,but the thing that we need to remember,is that everyone should have someone to look up to whether they have problems or not.That's what makes us stronger as a roll model, as a friend,and as a person.With the love,support,and all the positive energy that surrounds us,we can make it through anything together.By keeping that in mind we will always know that if you keep working hard at something it will become a work in progress.

Challenging Summer

I have been practicing really hard this summer. The entire summer has been based on martial arts, but I still have a lot to work on. Sometimes it is very frustatrating, because I practice several hours a day. But I realize it is good to have a lot to work on, because then I will be an even better black belt. And I realize I will always have to do more to become better. Thank you Mrs. Wilmott for helping me to reach my potential and my goal. And thank you Mr. Trank for correcting me and helping me. You are both terrific!

Congratulations to the entire black belt and senior red belt team for being on the team!

The Journey Continues...

Hello Team!

Now is the time to re-formulate your goals, make a plan, and take massive action!

What do you want?

How are you going to get it?

Who are your role models?

Are you taking action every day?

How are you going to check your progress?

Good luck!