Excellent Article on Black Belt Excellence in Decline…

Excellent blog post from John Will of BJJ America and BJJ Australia here: http://bjj-australia.blogspot.com/2009/06/higher-standard.html Definitely worth a read.

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A Lesson In Rhinoceros Success From An Unlikely Source

This lady is freaking amazing. Take a look: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY So, what’s this got to do with starting a martial arts school? In the book, Rhinoceros Success by Scott Alexander, the author talks about how being like a rhino can make you a success. Rhinos have thick skin, Rhinos take charge, Rhinos are audacious, And rhinos [...]

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On Teaching Martial Arts – What Sort of Legacy Will You Leave Your Students?

“Have you ever wondered what your legacy will be when you stop teaching or doing martial arts?” That’s a close approximation of the question I posed to the students and instructors in attendance during a recent black belt test I helped preside over. When I presented this question to the students who were taking the [...]

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Kumite – The Three Levels

By Jason Stanley “C’mon Jason, let’s do some sparring”, Alex challenged me half seriously in front of a group of other kids. Having just started karate I didn’t particularly want to spar a cocky young black belt, but at the same time I didn’t want to back down from a challenge either. After all he [...]

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Taking The Martial Art Black Belt Exam Beyond Technique

Ah, the Black Belt test. That rite of passage that marks the entryway from beginner into the ranks of those who are recognized as no longer being novices, but something closer to fully accomplished martial artists. Now, I’m not about to get into what I think the physical requirements for a Black Belt test should [...]

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