Griffin Martial Arts Sport Karate Black Belt Club

Your membership in the Black Belt Club at Griffin Martial Arts will open up a whole New World for your growth as a martial artist. By fully utilizing the privileges of membership, you will accelerate your learning, strengthen personal development attributes, and most of all, move into the inner circle of your school.

Martial arts are an exciting activity that has a powerful impact on the lives of its practitioners. However, that impact is in direct proportion to the level of personal commitment you put forth toward earning your black belt.

EARNING A BLACK BELT REPRESENTS A NUMBER OF IMPORTANT TRAITS

How important are those traits to you?

  • The black belt represents high personal standards.

  • Black belts have high levels of self-confidence in their ability to follow through and get the job done despite any obstacles.

  • Black belts have razor sharp focus and concentration shills.

  • Black bells are secure in their ability to take care of themselves and feel no need to showoff or brag.

  • Black belts understand the importance of respect and courtesy.
  • Black belts develop intense levels of self-discipline and self-control that aid them in all areas of achievement.
  • Black belts finish jobs. The world is full of great starters, but black belts realize that it's the completion of the final 10 - 15 % of a project that separates the best of us, from the rest of us.
  • Black belts are healthy coordinated people who value their physical and mental well being. They are less apt to fall into abusive habits that might threaten their sense of wellness.
  • Black belts are leaders. (Leadership training is an important aspect of advanced level training in the martial arts.)

    • Black belts place a strong value on contribution and service to others. Black belt training teaches that we can have anything in life we want as long as we help as many people as possible achieve what they want in life.

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    Membership Qualifications

    The Selection Process

    Master Griffin is an experts at determining which students have the necessary attributes for going "all the way." Based upon our experience, we feel that students displaying the following three traits are the most likely candidates for achieving a black belt.


    Attitude
    The first attribute is the black belt attitude. This is the never-quit attitude of a winner. Students with the black belt attitude consistently maintain high levels of positive self-expectancy in and out of the martial arts school. Having this kind of attitude is critical for earning a black belt.

    Attendance
    The second attribute is attendance. Students with consistent class attendance typically have the follow-through skills necessary for sticking to major goals. Also, we have learned that good attendance is an indicator of strong self discipline, another necessary quality for achieving black belt.

    We realize that it's difficult to change anyone technique or improve anyone area of life 100% overnight. Instead, we seek to improve 100 little areas 1% each week. When achieved consistently, these improvements will lead to fantastic mental and physical breakthroughs. Clearly, this type of learning can only be accomplished through consistent class attendance. That's why we only accept students with excellent attendance into the Griffin Martial Arts Black Belt Club.


    Commitment
    The third attribute is a true commitment to earning a black belt. In many ways, this attribute is the most important.

    As a Black Belt Club school, we have two levels of students. The first are the beginners who are in the midst of their introduction to the exciting world of martial arts. These students are considered entry-level students. Since they have not yet committed to earning a black belt, they are only scheduled to attend a limited member of classes per week and are not taught certain more advanced techniques.

    Our second level students are those individuals that have made the commitment to earn their black belt. These students have demonstrated their long-term dedication to theme instructor and school by becoming a member of the Black Belt Club. In turn, our instructors will conduct specialized classes and enter into advanced training with these students.

    By nominating you to join the Griffin Martial Arts Black Belt Club, we have determined that you have all three of these attributes and more. We believe that you have what it takes to earn your black belt, and we are willing to commit to providing you with the leadership, guidance and skills necessary to get you there. The rest is up to you.

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    Benefits

    The Black Belt Club at Griffin Martial Arts offers you:
    (subject to restrictions)

  • A certificate of membership designating your achievement.

  • A special patch to wear on your uniform.

  • A membership card designating that you're a Griffin Martial Arts Black Belt Club member.

  • Discounts with local merchants when you show your Griffin Martial Arts Black Belt Club card.

  • Opportunity to attend additional classes.

  • Discounts on seminars and special events hosted by your school.

  • Special Black Belt Club uniform.

  • Weekly or monthly Griffin Martial Arts Black Belt Club members' only class.

  • Increased chances for special team qualification

  • The lowest possible per-class tuition

  • Pride and prestige since membership is possible only through the recommendation of the instructor.

  • Increased enthusiasm and commitment to your Black Belt goal.

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    WHAT DOES IT TAKE?

    Accepting membership into the Griffin Martial Arts Black Belt Club means that you are agreeing to take action on your goal of earning a black belt. Here's a checklist to help you and your family make the decision to join the Griffin Martial Arts Black Belt Club:
    Are you:

    Willing to maintain good attendance?

    Interested in learning additional skills including weapons, and advanced techniques from other styles?

    Willing to overcome obstacles and distractions that may challenge your progress?

    Willing to provide leadership and assistance under-ranks as you progress into advanced training?


    Do you:

    Have the full support of your family in obtaining this goal?


    Please set an appointment with us as soon as possible to review these issues. We will review your program and outline the special tuition arrangements for advanced training in the Griffin Martial Arts Black Belt Club.

    Also, understand that membership is a family decision. It's important that everyone in your family recognizes the many benefits of the training and is supportive of your goal to achieve a black belt.

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    Last modified: July 25, 2003