April 2010 Newsletter

COACHES CORNER

CONSISTENCY!
Which is easier...to do a big, difficult thing one time? Or to do a small easy thing every single day?
Would you be more likely to pick up your room and make your bed every single day?...or to do a major cleaning job on Saturday?
Some jobs can be delayed for a while; you can catch up later. For example, if you do the laundry every day, or wait and do it once per week, does it make much difference?
Some jobs are different, though! Would it matter if you:
1. Didn't brush your teeth all week, and then brushed them 10 times on Saturday?
2. Didn't feed your dog all week, and then took him to a restaurant for a really big meal on Saturday night?
3. Didn't water your plants for a month, and then gave them 90 gallons of water?
Many of the important things in your life are like the above examples. to be really successful, we must develop the ability to do simple things consistently! Often, the tasks themselves are not difficult. The challenge is
to do them every single day!


I would like to speak to you about Black Belt Excellence. You understand how it works, right?
You begin by setting high standards for yourself in the Martial Arts. You work hard, overcome obstacles, and reach your goals. And, in the process, you begin to see that you can apply these same standards of excellence in the other areas of your life...home, school, career, etc. You have achieved Black Belt Excellence when you hold high standards for yourself in ALL areas!
Committing to excellence in one area will impact other areas.

But here is a warning: It works the other way, too. Settling for mediocrity in ANY area of your life will impact all other areas! Let's say you are motivated to excel in Martial Arts. You have committed to excellence. But you have another area of your life that might not be so important to you, right now. Maybe academics, or personal relationships. And you let yourself be content with mediocrity in this area. You allow neglect to slip in.
You are in danger!
Mediocrity and neglect, once they are allowed to enter your life, will quickly move to those areas that ARE important to you...even if you have already committed to Excellence!
The lesson is this: Tolerate NO mediocrity; tolerate NO neglect. Dedicate yourself to Black Belt Excellence in every arena!


Do a Friend a Favor ...
Bring a Buddy to Class!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS


We need the support of every student and family; to continue to provide excellent facilities and services.
Please keep current on your tuition.
Thank you.


REMEMBER
100% Attendance !


Parents... please plan to pick your youngsters up promptly before + after class.
Your children and the children in class deserve it.
Thank you.



Black Belt + Beyond
4 pm April 2



Blindfold Buddy Night
Monday + Tuesday ; April 5 + 6
During your regular classes


FREE
Mom + Daughter
Personal Protection
@ YMCA
10:00 - 12:00
Saturday, April 10


Special Sparring Success Clinic !!
Great way to get ready for the tournament

Some of you are anxious about sparring; either to earn that next promotion or because you don’t really like to spar very much...or both. This camp is for you!! We’ll spend the whole time on drills and skills to help you spar better and safer and with more fun than you ever have before.

Saturday, Apr 17th 1 - 2pm
Only $25.00



Educator Appreciation
Tuesday, April 20th
4:30
☺

19th Semi-Annual
In House Tournament

April 24th, 4:30 PM
Red Lion Hotel

There will be divisions by age, size and experience

☺ There will be trophies in each division.

❏ This is a participation oriented event, everyone is invited to enter.

❏ Great opportunity to invite friends and family to watch

$10 entry fee

Do You Have Your Gear?!?



Promotions
April 28 + 29



Black Belt + Beyond
4 pm April 30