There seems to be a push to tie a black belt onto a student that they really don’t deserve*. Every time that happens it devalues the rank. Black Belts transform from things to people It’s all about time and it depends on the style and whether or not the style you are training in […]
Recent Conversation with a Parent Parent: I just want to thank you for helping my son realize that it’s OK to fail. The lesson he learned is that while many things have come easily to this young man life does not always work out that way. And that if you want to change the outcome […]
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ponte Vedra Martial Arts Academy Receives 2023 Best of Ponte Vedra Award Ponte Vedra Award Program Honors the Achievement PONTE VEDRA, FL December 7, 2023 Ponte Vedra Martial Arts Academy has been selected for the 2023 Best of Ponte Vedra Award in the Martial Arts School category by the Ponte […]
You Are A Member Of Four Teams! Support them and make them the very best. There are Four “Teams” that you should support enthusiastically You – the team of one Your Family Your School The Academy The Team of One Surround yourself with quality friends: Make sure these are friends that will have your […]
Now Lets Look At A Few Examples Of Goal Setting It Really Can Be This Easy… Example One Goal: Advance Rank At The Next Promotion Is it SMART? Specific – Yes, advance to next rank Measurable – Yes. It is measured by attaining the required rank stripes Achievable – Yes, assuming no training obstacles are […]