Black Belt Excellence

1. The black belt represents high personal standards.

2. Black belts have high levels of self-confidence in their ability to follow through and get the job done despite any obstacles.

3. Black belts have razor sharp focus and concentration skills.

4. Black belts are secure in their ability to take care of themselves and feel no need to show off or brag.

5. Black belts are trained in an atmosphere of respect and courtesy.

6. Black belts develop intense levels of self-discipline and self-control that aid them in all areas of achievement.

7. Black belts finish jobs. The world is full of great starters. The black belt realizes that it's the completion of the final ten to fifteen percent of a project that separates the best of us from the rest of us.

8. Black belts are healthy, coordinated people who value their physical and mental well-being. They are less apt to fall into abusive habits that might threaten their sense of wellness.

9. Black belts are leaders. Leadership training is an important aspect of advanced training in the martial arts.

10. Black belts place a strong value on contribution and service to others. Black belt training teaches that we can have anything in life we want as long as we help as many people as possible achieve what they want in life.

The black belt is earned through consistency, practice, and commitment to yourself to become the best you can be, and by maintaining a positive, winning, "can-do" attitude every day. It's all up to you. Yes, you can do it. Visualize your goal and work toward making it happen. Most of all, enjoy the process!