Next Parent’s Night Out – Friday 1st May

Supervised. Structured. Trusted care.

Drop & go – we’ll take care of the rest.

Holiday Closures

This Month in Class - What to Notice

This month, classes across all programs are focusing on Indomitable Spirit.

In martial arts, indomitable spirit means not giving up when something feels difficult, continuing to try, even when progress takes time.

You may notice instructors reinforcing:

Continuing after mistakes rather than stopping
Staying engaged during challenging drills
Putting in effort even when tired or frustrated
Encouraging students to try again, rather than avoid difficulty

These moments are an important part of how confidence is built.
Students learn that progress doesn’t come from getting everything right, but from continuing when it’s hard.

Regular attendance allows instructors to reinforce this mindset consistently, as resilience is developed through repetition over time.

If you ever have questions about what we’re working on in class, our team is always happy to chat before or after training.

NEW MEMBERS START HERE

INDOMITABLE SPIRIT

HARRY AND FRIENDS

Harry and Friends Homework Sheets are now available in your Spark Member App.

To access this Little Ninjas and Kids curriculum on the App, go to Curriculum >> Character Development Program.

Our Little Ninjas and Kids are studying Indomitable Spirit this month.

We’ll cover the value of Indomitable Spirit each week.

Tap Event to RSVP👇

Does Your Child Show You Respect?

In today’s world, children are constantly exposed to influences that don’t always reflect the values we want to instil.

At Black Belt Plus, we focus on building respect through clear structure, consistency, and strong role modelling.

Respect starts with understanding boundaries.

When children learn that expectations are consistent — at home and in class — they begin to develop self-discipline and accountability.

You may notice we reinforce:

Listening the first time
Speaking respectfully to instructors and peers
Showing patience and self-control
Taking responsibility for actions

These habits take time, consistency, and reinforcement — but they form the foundation for confidence, discipline, and long-term success.

Consistency compounds.

Hi there!

Welcome to black belt Plus!
We can’t wait to support you in achieving your martial arts objectives and having FUN along the way!

Here are a few things you may do to keep updated:

1. Join our Black Belt Plus Community group on Facebook.

This is our members-only Facebook page where you can access videos, class photos, and information about forthcoming events. Please join here.

2. Regularly check the SPARK Member App.

For weekly updates, educational materials, and our online store for all events and products. Enter the email associated to your membership when prompted to log in, then choose “Send password again” to get the activation email.

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Your Log in Credentials:
USERNAME: (your email address)
PASSWORD: (create a password)
And be sure to enter our school’s code: 2686

3. Download your Student Success Booklet

To learn everything about our school, facility, and programs, download your booklet here.

4. Check-in for your classes via the computer at reception

When you arrive at our centre, it’s crucial to sign in and record your attendance at the computer. Between your belt levels, every program has a minimum attendance requirement.

5. Drop off and pick up

Parents are requested to be present for the last 5 minutes of every class to safely escort your child to the car, and to hear our weekly announcements.

6. Missed Classes

If you won’t be attending class, please let us know. Call us or message us using the “Spark Member” app, or send an email to info@blackbeltplus.com.au. To be eligible to grade to your next belt, missed classes must be made up during the same term.

Our entire team is here to support you in your martial arts journey and to see you achieve your best results.

NEW MEMBERS

Becky Coy
Leon Mende
Siarra Saunders
Zach Hunter
Hendrix Vignal
Cohen Saunders
Roland Bradbury
Ayhan Akbulut
Jimmy Hoare

We extend a warm welcome to our school.

You’re now part of a community focused on growth, confidence, and character.

We hope you enjoy your time here and grow through your training. Our goal is to support every student in developing both on and off the mat, in a positive and structured environment.

I look forward to seeing you in class.
— Chief Instructor Renzo

Harry and Friends is a program for all our young students to help reinforce the life lessons we talk about every day. The program gives us a lot of highly effective tools to help instil positive character development in our youngest students including animations, visual aids and colouring sheets!

The main character “Harry” will serve as a positive role model to all our 3-6 years old in not only teaching them abstract concepts like self discipline and respect, but demonstrating real life behaviours like cleaning their room and saying “yes mum” and “no mum”. This example will help them really work on internalising those behaviours themselves.

“Harry and Friends” mat chat series for the Little Ninja program also has a game that can be downloaded from the Apple app store – click the image (top right) to install.

Stripe Testing

Stripe Testing Week gives students the opportunity to demonstrate their progress and earn recognition for the skills they’ve been developing in class.

During stripe testing week, instructors test students on specific skills.
If students can perform the skill correctly and with intensity, they earn their stripe. Students must earn 3 different coloured skill stripes to be eligible to attend a Grading Test.

If a student is unsuccessful in obtaining their stripe in a particular month, there is an opportunity just before the grading test to retest for their stripes. So the secret to keeping up-to-date with the curriculum and passing stripe testing is consistent effort both in class and at home.

Grading

Gradings are special ceremonies where students are tested for their next belt rank. They are a little different from stripe testing.

At a Grading, Senior Instructors test students for their next belt rank.
They are assessing the skills learned for the previous 3 month term as well as students’ intensity, courage, resilience and black belt attitude.

Since you have just started your martial arts journey, your instructor will let you know in class whether you’ll be ready for this test or whether you should focus on the next grading in 3 months time. If you are unsure, your should see your Instructor for feedback.

Here are 10 tips for a successful belt examination:

1. Train with diligence

2. Get to know your grading requirements

3. Train with different partners

4. Always train with a martial arts spirit

5. Ask your instructors what to work on

6. On the day of grading… be prepared

7. Stay focused, Stay alert!

8. Give your best and stay humble

9. Show your martial arts, according to your level

10. Don’t rush and don’t give up!

Consistent training is what builds the confidence and readiness needed for grading success.

Black Belt Plus Martial Arts Centre

1/48 Junction Rd Burleigh Heads, QLD, 4220

📞 07 5522 0755

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Next Parent’s Night Out – Friday 1st May

Supervised. Structured. Trusted care.

Drop & go – we’ll take care of the rest.

Holiday Closures

This Month in Class - What to Notice

This month, classes across all programs are focusing on Indomitable Spirit.

In martial arts, indomitable spirit means not giving up when something feels difficult, continuing to try, even when progress takes time.

You may notice instructors reinforcing:

Continuing after mistakes rather than stopping

Staying engaged during challenging drills

Putting in effort even when tired or frustrated

Encouraging students to try again, rather than avoid difficulty

These moments are an important part of how confidence is built.Students learn that progress doesn’t come from getting everything right, but from continuing when it’s hard.

Regular attendance allows instructors to reinforce this mindset consistently, as resilience is developed through repetition over time.

If you ever have questions about what we’re working on in class, our team is always happy to chat before or after training.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

NEW MEMBERS START HERE

INDOMITABLE SPIRIT

Tap Event to RSVP👇

Does Your Child Show You Respect?

NEW MEMBERS

Becky Coy

Leon Mende

Siarra Saunders

Zach Hunter

Hendrix Vignal

Cohen Saunders

Roland Bradbury

Ayhan Akbulut

Jimmy Hoare

We extend a warm welcome to our school.

You’re now part of a community focused on growth, confidence, and character.

We hope you enjoy your time here and grow through your training. Our goal is to support every student in developing both on and off the mat, in a positive and structured environment.

I look forward to seeing you in class.— Chief Instructor Renzo

Stripe Testing

Grading

Consistent training is what builds the confidence and readiness needed for grading success.

Black Belt Plus Martial Arts Centre

1/48 Junction Rd Burleigh Heads, QLD, 4220

📞 07 5522 0755

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

These moments are an important part of how confidence is built.
Students learn that progress doesn’t come from getting everything right, but from continuing when it’s hard.

I look forward to seeing you in class.
— Chief Instructor Renzo