Category: Premier Martial Arts
The Story of the Chinese Bamboo
At Premier Martial Arts we teach our students that it is important to understand that things in life are sometimes going to become hard, but if we continue to persevere, keep working, and do not give up we can achieve any goal we set.
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Integrity and the Martial Arts
Proper martial art training has long been rooted in integrity. The code of the samurai and monks of the Shaolin temple would put their life on the line to honor their integrity.
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Do You Have What It Takes to Earn a Black Belt?
You are a martial arts student, and a very small percentage of people have the perseverance required to become a Black Belt. Do you?
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Self-Defense Needs for Students Preparing for their First Year of College
Self-defense offers students the freedom to know that they aren’t completely at the mercy of a dangerous situation; this training gives students more options and a sense of control as opposed to just playing the odds and relying on good luck. Although no one wants to anticipate a dangerous situation, making sure you have more options for what to do if such a situation should occur can offer just a little more peace of mind and confidence in navigating any environment.
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The History of Belt Ranking in the Martial Arts
The History of Belt Ranking in the Martial Arts The discipline and dedication that is associated with the long history of the martial arts are well symbolized the famous belt color ranking system. The black belt itself has become so synonymous with the martial arts as to become a phrase outside the practice used to ...
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JOURNEY TO A BLACK BELT: PART FIVE – BLACK BELTS
Black Belt’s mission is to more deeply understand the martial arts in way that transcends the academy. A desire to share with others, to empower them and to lead them by example through perseverance and encouragement to all.
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JOURNEY TO A BLACK BELT: PART FOUR – ADVANCED STUDENTS (BROWN AND RED BELTS)
We do not graduate students to black belt based solely on the amount of time they have been training but rather their drive to continually get better and pursue the very best standards set before them.
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JOURNEY TO A BLACK BELT: PART THREE – INTERMEDIATE PHASE (PURPLE, BLUE, GREEN BELTS)
By the time a student enters their green belt ranking they should start understanding the system taught to them and how to best use the tools given within their strengths and weaknesses. Some people are aggressive, some are passive, while some are tall, others are short, some may have physical limitations and others may be natural athletes. Regardless of who a student is, they will no doubt experience many challenges in this phase that prepares them with the perseverance to keep going and overcome challenges in life.
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JOURNEY TO A BLACK BELT: PART TWO – BEGINNER PHASE (WHITE, YELLOW, AND ORANGE BELTS)
Every new movement that a student has success, every stripe earned, and every belt test passed helps to build within them a “yes I can” attitude that it takes once they move into the intermediate ranks. To be promoted in these levels, attendance, attitude, and a willingness to try even when things get tough are the predominant factors in leading to a successful belt exam.
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Journey to a Black Belt: Part One
There is a huge difference between being a black belt and having a black belt. A black belt is, after all, a black piece of cloth that is tied around one’s waist. On the other hand, being a black belt is something profound that represents who you are to the core.
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