It's back to school time, and we are planning some great things for this fall!  Be sure to mark your calendars so you don't miss a thing!

 

  Over the weekend I was honored to work the corner for the second Muay Thai fight of America's Best own Ann Perez. 

   Ms. Perez is a 3rd Dan Black Belt with over 15 years experience in the martial arts (she did not even start training until she was 50), and is an avid practitioner - often training up to 4 hours a day!  Her dedication to the arts is beyond compare.

   What was most compelling about watching Ms. Perez fight, was how gratifying it is to watch someone set their goal, work at it tirelessly, overcome a multitude of obstacles, and finally achieve their dream!   Ms. Perez is an inspiration to us all and to me personally - Osu!

   Oh, yeah how did the fight go?  Ms. Perez dropped a 3 round decision in what can only be described as the fight of the night (look for my full recap on the America's Best Kickboxing & MMA Facebook page coming soon)!  Her and her opponent (an spry young lady of 51!) put many of their younger contemporaries to shame with their skill, heart and energy!

 

 

  America's Best will be closed on Monday, September 1st, for Labor Day.  Have a wonderful and safe holiday!

 

 

   One of our main philosophies in the Academy is that the GOALS WE SET ARE GOALS WE GET! We all need a long-term goal to work towards that is exciting and motivating. Black Belt is that goal for many people.

 

   In order for us to achieve big goals, we need to have short range goals that we are working on every day. Big goals happen when we work hard and take action every day.

 

   By consistently taking action every day you are building momentum and making the small, measurable progress you need to achieve BIG in the long run. Plus, you are developing the daily discipline needed for success.

 

   Daily practice at home, regular class attendance, and proper nutrition are the daily and weekly actions necessary to become an America's Best Black Belt Champion!

 

   Daily reading, study, and planning will get you quickly on the path to achieving your goals outside of the Academy.

 

   Most people suffer from "Paralysis of Analysis" and procrastinate doing what they should. Don't be like most people...Work hard and take action every day towards your goals and watch the amazing things that will be attracted to you!

 

Daily Action => Daily Results!

  

   Due to some outside circumstances, we will be re-scheduling Belt Testing for September 19th & 20th.  If this will create a problem for anyone, please let me know and every effort will be made to accommodate you.  Finally, with a little extra time there is no excuse not to be ready!  

 

   Belt Testing is always an exciting time around America's Best Martial Arts!  Achieving a new rank always helps to reinvigorate us as martial artists.  It allows us to refocus and set new goals.  With each new step along the pathway to Black Belt, we learn things about ourselves that we could not learn through any other endeavor.  We forge our character, refine our concentration, and develop our spirit within the pursuit of martial excellence!  With each successive step, the karateka (karate practitioner) is more and more aware of how the martial arts are a life style, and not a mere physical or mental activity...

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Back To School Open House & Bully Buster Seminar!  

   I hope you are as excited and enthusiastic as I am about another school year kicking off! Each new school year gives us a chance to start fresh, with a new set of goals and strategies to make this the most successful year ever! And we want to help!

 

   America's Best Martial Arts will be hosting a "Back-To-School Open House" on Saturday, September 27th, from 9:00am until 1:00pm! At the BTS Open House we will be discussing strategies for homework excellence, tips for more productive study habits, conducting a "Bully Buster" Seminar for kids of all ages, as well as there being prizes, games and refreshments for all - truly a great way to kick-off the start of a new school year!

 

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   I am really excited about all the great things happening coming up at the Academy!  I am looking forward to working with all of you.

 

Sincerely,