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Newsletter – August 2025

Don’t Quit – A Martial Arts Message

Every martial artist, no matter their belt level, faces moments where they want to give up. Maybe you’re feeling stuck. Maybe your kicks aren’t landing right, or your forms feel off. Maybe you’re just tired.

That’s normal.
But quitting? That’s not your path.

Martial arts teaches us more than self-defence—it teaches perseverance. Every time you show up, even when it’s hard, you’re getting stronger. Not just physically, but mentally.

Remember:

🥋 Every black belt was once a beginner who felt unsure.
🥋 Progress doesn’t happen overnight—but it does happen.
🥋 Discipline is built in the tough moments, not the easy ones.

Your journey won’t always be smooth, but every time you push through a challenge, you’re proving to yourself that you’re capable of more than you thought.

So when it gets tough, when you’re tired, or when you’re doubting yourself…

Take a deep breath. Reset. Keep going.

Because the only way to lose in martial arts—is to quit.
And that’s not who you are.

Newsletter – August 2025
Newsletter – August 2025
Newsletter – August 2025
Newsletter – August 2025
Newsletter – August 2025

On behalf of the entire Black Belt Plus community, we want to wish you a very happy birthday filled with joy, happiness, and lots of great memories.

We feel incredibly proud of all that you have accomplished on your journey to becoming skilled martial artists. Your dedication, hard work, and perseverance have been truly inspiring to see, and we have no doubt that you will continue to achieve great things in the years ahead.

Remember, the lessons you learn on the mat can be applied to all areas of your life, and we are confident that your martial arts training will continue to benefit you in countless ways as you move forward.

Once again, happy birthday, and we hope this day is everything you wished for and more. Keep up the great work, and continue to train hard, stay focused, and always believe in yourself.

Newsletter – August 2025
Newsletter – August 2025

RESPECT

Newsletter – August 2025
Newsletter – August 2025
Newsletter – August 2025

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.

Newsletter – August 2025

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Newsletter – August 2025
Newsletter – August 2025
Newsletter – August 2025
Newsletter – August 2025
Newsletter – August 2025
Newsletter – August 2025
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8 Behaviours Limiting Your Child’s Success in School

Caring Parent Alert!

If you’re a parent on the Gold Coast, worried about your child’s school issues, we can help!

Concerned About Your Child’s Future?

– Worried about their school focus?
– Should they be getting better grades?
– Is shyness holding them back?
– Do they dislike school sports?

Martial Arts Can Help!

Many Gold Coast parents report significant improvements in their child’s attitude, grades, and behavior after starting martial arts classes.

Benefits of Martial Arts for Your Child:

1. Boosts Self-Esteem
– Is low self-esteem holding your child back?
– Martial arts build confidence through leadership, recognition, and healthy friendships.

2. Fights Bullying
– Is your child a target for bullies?
– Martial arts teach them to identify and handle bullying confidently.

3. Improves Concentration
– Struggling to focus?
– Martial arts teach vital concentration skills, reducing distractions.

4. Encourages Responsibility
– Imagine your child taking pride in their uniform and practice.
– Martial arts instill responsibility and discipline.

5. Teaches Respect
– Concerned about disrespectful behavior?
– Martial arts foster self-respect and respect for others through structured activities and milestones.

6. Builds Self-Discipline
– Frustrated with a lack of discipline?
– Martial arts training emphasizes perseverance and structured progress.

7. Sets Achievable Goals
– Does your child set unrealistic goals?
– Martial arts provide a step-by-step goal-setting framework with regular milestones.

8. Enhances Fitness
– Is your child overweight or unfit?
– Martial arts improve aerobic fitness, strength, flexibility, and coordination.

Take Action Now!

Stop losing sleep over your child’s school life. Join our martial arts program and see the transformation! It’s fun and enriching. 

NEW MEMBERS

  • Timothy Sipala

  • Sebastian Sipala

  • Jack Longhurst

  • Ava Amponin

  • Luca Coates-Riveros

  • Phoebe Everson

  • Sadie Everson

  • Elias Lane

We extend a warm welcome to our school! Our community hopes that you have an enjoyable time here and gain knowledge from our programs. Whether you aim to improve your martial arts skills or broaden your understanding of the world, we are committed to supporting you in achieving your goals. It is our desire that both on and off the mat, we all strive to be our optimal selves. I look forward to seeing you in class! Chief Instructor Jonathon

Newsletter – August 2025
Newsletter – August 2025
Newsletter – August 2025

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.

Apple Store
Android Store

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.

Newsletter – August 2025

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.

 

Newsletter – August 2025

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.

Newsletter – August 2025

Grading Tests

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

At a Grading Test, 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 test 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!

Black Belt Plus Martial Arts Centre

1/48 Junction Rd Burleigh Heads, QLD, 4220

📞 5522 0755

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