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This Month in Class - What to Notice
This month, classes across all programs are focusing on Respect.
In martial arts, respect goes far beyond saying “yes sir” or bowing. It’s demonstrated through everyday actions that build strong character both inside and outside the dojang.
You may notice instructors placing extra emphasis on:
Listening carefully the first time.
Showing courtesy to instructors and training partners.
Looking after uniforms and equipment.
Treating others with kindness, encouragement and respect.
These habits help students develop self-discipline, responsibility and positive relationships while creating a safe, structured and supportive training environment.
Regular attendance allows instructors to reinforce these behaviours each week, helping respectful habits become part of everyday life.
If you ever have questions about what your child is working on in class, our team is always happy to chat before or after training.
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RESPECT
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 Respect this month.
We’ll cover the value of Respect each week.
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8 Life Skills That Help Children Succeed at School
Is your child reaching their full potential at school?
Every parent wants to see their child happy, confident and succeeding at school. If you’re concerned about your child’s confidence, focus or behaviour, you’re certainly not alone.
Is any of this familiar?
Struggling to stay focused?
Lacking confidence?
Shy around classmates?
Finding school challenging?
Avoiding sport or group activities?
The good news is that many of these skills can be developed through consistent practice, encouragement and the right environment.
At Black Belt Plus, we help children build confidence, focus, resilience and respect through structured martial arts training. Many parents tell us they notice positive changes not only in class, but also at home and at school.
1. Builds Self-Confidence
Is low confidence holding your child back?
Martial arts help children develop genuine self-belief through achievement, encouragement and positive friendships. Every new skill learned and every belt earned reminds them they are capable of more than they thought.
2. Builds Confidence Against Bullying
Worried your child lacks confidence around others?
Martial arts teach awareness, resilience and assertiveness while promoting respect and self-control. Children learn how to carry themselves with quiet confidence and make positive choices in challenging situations.
3. Improves Concentration
Finding it hard to stay focused?
Martial arts develop listening skills, concentration and the ability to ignore distractions. These are valuable habits that often carry over into the classroom and everyday life.
4. Encourages Responsibility
Imagine your child taking pride in their progress and commitments.
Students learn responsibility by caring for their uniform, practising consistently and respecting routines. Small daily habits build lifelong character.
5. Teaches Respect
Concerned about disrespectful behaviour?
Respect is woven into every class through positive role models, structured routines and clear expectations. Children learn to respect themselves, their parents, their instructors and those around them.
6. Develops Self-Discipline
Does your child give up when things become difficult?
Martial arts teach perseverance, resilience and the importance of working towards long-term goals. Success doesn’t happen overnight—it comes from consistent effort.
7. Teaches Goal Setting
Children progress one belt and one achievement at a time.
This structured pathway helps them experience regular success, teaching that big goals are achieved through many small steps.
8. Improves Fitness
Looking for a fun way to keep your child active?
Martial arts improve fitness, strength, flexibility, balance and coordination in a positive, encouraging environment where children enjoy learning.
Helping Children Grow for Life
At Black Belt Plus, every class is about more than kicks and punches. It’s another opportunity to build confidence, character and life skills that help children succeed at school, at home and in life.
Thank you for allowing us to be part of your family’s journey. We look forward to celebrating your child’s progress with you every step of the way.
NEW MEMBERS
Reggie Muller
Wesley Daly
Kai Jardim
Valerie Pivovarova
Stevie Thring
Willow Smith
Jack Strudwick
Zahra Barrie
Indiana Barrie
We extend a warm welcome to our school.
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
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.
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.
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 – is the last week of each month and classes will follow a testing style format.
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 the stripe testing is that you need to practice at home.
Students who practise at home between classes typically progress faster and with more confidence.
To support this, we offer short 10-minute Booster Sessions to help students refine specific skills.
If additional support is needed leading into grading, private Grading Success Sessions with Chief Instructor Renzo are also available.
Grading Tests
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!