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📰Courage: Unleash Your Inner Warrior
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Courage. It’s a word often associated with bravery in the face of adversity, a quality that defines warriors throughout history. In the world of martial arts, courage is not just a buzzword; it’s a fundamental virtue that underpins our journey on the mats. In this month’s newsletter, we’re diving deep into the theme of courage in martial arts—what it means, how it shapes us, and how it empowers us to face challenges both within and outside the dojo.
Courage comes in many forms in martial arts:
Physical Courage: Stepping onto the mats demands facing the unknown, pushing your limits, and embracing training challenges.
Mental Courage: Stay calm under pressure, make quick decisions, and adapt to unexpected situations in sparring and self-defense.
Emotional Courage: Confront fears, address weaknesses, and develop resilience on your martial arts journey.
Training Tips for Building Courage:
– Use Fear as Fuel for motivation.
– Boost mental courage with visualization techniques.
– Strengthen confidence to face challenges head-on.
Lean on the Martial Arts Community: Our network offers support, camaraderie, and growth. Seek guidance from fellow practitioners and instructors.
Stay Informed: Don’t miss upcoming events and workshops designed to cultivate courage in your journey.
Remember, courage is triumphing over fear, and it resides within you. Nurture it, empower yourself, and keep training!
Stay courageous and inspired!
Summer Timetable Effective 11th December
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.
“Every opponent is a teacher, and every lesson is a gift. In martial arts, gratitude is the silent bow to those who help us grow.”
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 Gratitude this month.
We’ll cover the value of Gratitude each week.
Click Event to RSVP👇
What’s On December and January 2024
➤Christmas Party in the Park – 16 December 2023
➤Stripe Testing Week: 2 – 7 December 2023
➤Teens/Adults Grading Test – 8 December 2023
➤Kids Grading Test – 9 December 2023
➤Last Class – 21 December 2023
➤First Class – 8 January 2024
➤Mini Olympics – 12 January 2024
➤Leadership Members Camp – 19 January 2024
➤Regular Timetable Resumes – 22 January 2024
➤Stripe Testing – 22 – 27 January 2024
➤Australia Day – 26 January 2024
Why More Mums are Taking Karate: Martial Arts for Women
More mums than ever are taking martial arts classes for women, and it’s easy to see why- these classes are about so much more than what you’ve seen in the movies. Read on to learn more!
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.
NEW MEMBERS
Harrison Randall
Hendrix Ireland
Nick Brydon
Mick Windley
Rodrigo Hoyos
Vance Pearce
Cooper Nemes
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
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.
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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