What
is the Black Belt Club?
Al Lima's Studio of Self-Defense has developed a specific program
for character based on the ideal of Black Belt Excellence. The
Black Belt Club is a very special group of students who have dedicated
themselves to Black Belt Excellence. Black Belt Club members
are all serious martial artists who have committed themselves to the
goal of obtaining their Black Belt. They strive for excellence
in all aspects of life, as well as developing their physical skills
and knowledge of all aspects of the martial arts. They are Committed,
Dedicated, Confident, Determined and Enthusiastic. They represent
all the best qualities of what a Black Belt should be. They
are the Black Belts and Instructors of the future, the core of the
school and they best represent what AL Lima's Studio of Self-Defense
stands for.
Who
can qualify for the Black Belt Club?
In order to be a member of the Black Belt Club you must be recommenced
by an instructor. You must also meet some specific requirements
based on your rank and age. Once you are recommended
the chief instructor will set a date where a series of evaluations
will be conducted to determine if you qualify for the advanced training
in the Black Belt Club. If you qualify you will be invited
to join the Black Belt Club.
How
do I get recommended?
To qualify for the Black Belt Club a candidate must:
- Have
a set a target date for the Black Belt.
- Attend
classes on a regular basis.
- Demonstrate
the qualities of Black Belt Excellence in and out of school.
- Have
a high level of enthusiasm and dedication for the martial arts
and school.
- Must
maintain "good" or above on their student progress report.
- Must
maintain an excellent attitude at all times.
- Must
meet all requirements of their present belt level.
- Must
memorize and abide by school oath and student code.
- Must
respect all school rules, martial arts customs and school etiquette.
What
are the benefits of the Black Belt Club?
Black
Belt Club Members are part of the inner core of the school and have
several significant privileges.
- Special
Black Belt Club uniform.
- Special
Black Belt Club belt.
- Special
Black Belt Club patch.
- Special
Black Belt Club classes.
- Special
seminars and workouts for Black Belt Club members only.
- Discounts
on special events.
- Discounts
on pro shop purchases.
- Black
Belt Club members will have their Black Belt hung on the
wall of the school with their name below their belt to help them
stay focused on their goals.
Summary
In
life it is important to strive to be the best you can be.
Black Belt Club members have dedicated themselves to be the best
they can be by setting a goal of Black Belt Excellence! They will
set high standards at our school for all other students to follow.
They will be respected and looked up to as leaders and outstanding
examples of Black Belt Excellence! Set your goals high, work
hard to achieve your goals, stay focused, believe in yourself, never
give up and you will develop qualities that will last a lifetime.
You will also be one of the few who has achieved a goal that many
seek but only few achieve. You Will Have Earned The Title
of "Black Belt"!
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