I was never without love as a child but my upbringing was far from easy. To this day my mom still says “I wish your life was easier and I could give you everything you want and need”. I know every parent wants that for their child. But I am honestly thankful for how tough my childhood was in terms of struggles in many forms. It forged a strong work ethic, can-do attitude and a determination to keep battling against the odds and in tough times.
We push our clients and students. We are not mean, harsh or condescending to them. We want them to understand and value hard work. Learn to be motivated, have grit and work to solve problems. This is what it takes to be a leader. We teach our students valuable martial arts skills to defend themselves and others. We also teach leadership, compassion, confidence, control and determination.
Success in life does not come easy. There are pages of books and quotes about hard work, focus and building mental strength. It is important to read those lines and absorb their meaning. It is also imperative to condition your mind and body through challenges. We know all of our Black Belts can defend themselves and others. We also know they will face challenges thrown at them head on and determined to push through. They learn to make good decisions under pressure.
We hope our students' path is free of road blocks, tragedy and falls. However, we know life can throw a lot of tough, uphill sections at you. Let us help you prepare them for it.
