Black Belt Attitude: Commitment

Each week we discuss a Black Belt Attitude topic with the kids in our Warrior Talk, with our first Kid’s Grading for the year coming soon, this week the topic is on Commitment.

You don’t need a Black Belt to have a Black Belt Attitude. The colour of your belt doesn’t determine the colour of your attitude, even the newest White Belt can display a Black Belt Attitude inside and outside of the dojo.

COMMITMENT
I know there are times when you feel like quitting and you are too tired to train, or you may have to choose between a party and going for grading. It is then that you rise to the challenge and recommit to achieving your next goal in Martial Arts. For the kids, this is where the parents also show their commitment by gently or sometimes not so gently encouraging the child to keep on going, reminding them that it is a long term path without quick fixes.

And this is so true in life. Real long term success comes by chipping away at your goals, long term. The grading system at WestStar encourages successful bite sized wins that give feedback and encouragement along the path towards eventual success. Each challenge slightly more difficult than the last one, slowly building confidence that yes, YOU can do more … this is an important lesson.

Hard work, dedication, consistent effort, and commitment to your goals will always get you closer to realising them. See the set backs, struggles, and even failures you’ll meet along the way as opportunities not road blocks, and the end result will taste even sweeter.

KID’S MID-TERM GRADING
The Grading Register is still open for our first mid-Term kid’s Grading at the Subiaco PCYC on Sunday March 3. You must register your child for Grading online by clicking the button below, by filling out the Grading Register online, or in class before Friday February 22.

When: Sunday March 3
Bright Stars (5-8 yrs): from 9.00 a.m (TBC)
Super Stars (9-14 yrs): TBC a.m

N.B All times will be confirmed the Monday prior to Grading.

The cost is 50.00 payable on the day.

A reminder that everyone must have completed (or will complete before Grading) the minimum number of classes to register, and children will also need to receive their green tape before they are eligible to grade. The green tape is awarded based on their technique, behaviour, and attitude in class.

A reminder of the minimum number of classes needed to grade:
White to Yellow Belt – 10 classes (2 black stripes)
Yellow to Green Belt – 15 classes (3 black stripes)
Green Belt and above – 20 classes (4 black stripes)

For those that don’t quite have enough classes for this Grading, the next kid’s Grading is currently scheduled for Sunday April 7.

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