PVMAA Kickboxing

Seems more of a lover than a fighter to me ❤️

One of the additions to the Kickboxing Program. Get to class to see this and the other new equipment we have for you...

Teachers are looking for incoming students to learn some life skills. We use Harry and Friends Black Belt Principles to teach life skills. It's a popular program that the kids really enjoy.

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As we continue our Loyalty theme this month, we are reminded that loyalty can also be demonstrated by encouraging a friend to do their very best. One of the examples we use is cheering on a friend in competition, such as a martial arts tournament. This raises the competitors game not wanting to let down their friend.

This month we are discussing loyalty in the classes and this week we are focusing on loyalty to family. One of the examples we use is making the choice to spend time with a parent as opposed to playing. with friends. It's easy to take time with parents for granted and we encourage students to spend quality time with their parents as a way to express appreciation for the sacrifices the parents make on behalf of the children. Sometimes we just need to take. some time and focus on what's important as opposed to what's popular.

Our theme for the month continues this week with more about loyalty. Sometimes we are loyal to an entity or a cause. Being a martial arts school we use the example in class of referring friends to join the school as an example of demonstrating loyalty. One of the greatest honors we get is when this happens. It means a lot to us when a student refers a friend or a family refers someone in the community. The trickle down is significant, the student thinks highly of their friend to train with us and the friend thinks highly that they are getting access to something special.

It's better to have a short list of Loyal friends that you can count on than to have a long list of "friends" that are only around when they need you. Loyalty is about being there, no matter what. It may not be in person, but being there, being someone that can be relied on is vitally important.

Successful people are that way by intent. The old saying "It all starts at home" is very appropriate here. We find that as students focus less on others and their actions they are able to enjoy their own successes more. We don't see the value in drawing comparisons between students, everyone is going to be just a little different, AND that's OK. .

Kicking, punching and breaking a sweat. Another great workout in the Kickboxing class.

As we continue with our Self-discipline theme this month, we are reminded that being self-disciplined allows you to achieve more of you goals, leading to more beneficial outcomes, and making you proud of your achievements. This is what Buddha is referring to in the above quote. # bemartialstrong,

When we talk about self-discipline, the conversation moves toward the "mindset" of the individual. How you organize yourself, how you hold yourself accountable for results, how you nurture relationships are all part being self-disciplined.