Screen Time vs. Focus Time: Tech Tips for Martial Artists so you can Focus on YOU!
Posted: April 17, 2025
By Master KC
In today’s world, technology is everywhere—from phones and tablets to video games and smart TVs. While screens can be fun and even educational, too much screen time can make it harder to focus, especially in the dojo.
At Personal Best Karate, we believe training your focus is just as important as training your kicks and punches. If your mind is busy bouncing between TikToks, texts, Facebook,and games, it’s tough to be present, confident, and in control on the mat.
Feed Your Focus: How Your Environment Shapes Your Success
Posted: April 11, 2025
At Personal Best Karate, we talk a lot about focus—but did you know that your environment can play a huge role in how well you’re able to stay focused? This week, we’re diving into how we can “Feed Our Focus” by paying attention to what’s around us—and even how we carry ourselves.
Eyes & Ears: What Are You Seeing and Hearing?
Start by looking around. What do you see that helps you focus in karate class? Maybe it’s the clean, open space… the wall of black belts… or the inspiring quotes around the room. These visuals help signal to your brain that it’s time to lock in.
Focus on Yourself: Fueling the Mind and Body for Martial Arts
Posted: April 04, 2025
Fuel for the Body by Master KC
In martial arts, focus is everything. Whether performing techniques, sparring with a teammate, or pushing through fatigue after a long day, a sharp mind and a strong body make all the difference. But focus isn’t just about training—it starts with what you put into your body. The right foods can enhance concentration and endurance, while the wrong ones can lead to sluggishness and distraction.
Foods That Boost Focus
The People You Meet Every Day Need Your Example
Posted: March 12, 2025
The Side Effect of Training
One of the most powerful outcomes of martial arts training is confidence. This confidence fuels your “I Can Do It” attitude, a core part of the student creed that emphasizes developing yourself in a positive manner. The longer you train, the more naturally optimistic and goal-oriented you become.
This positivity is contagious. Your family, co-workers, students, and friends benefit from your example. But being a role model is an ongoing commitment—it requires constant personal growth. Past accomplishments are great, but the habits and disciplines you practice today are what truly inspire others. If you feel like your disciplines have slipped, take the time to realign them. Authentic leadership requires that you practice what you preach.
Remember This – Someone Is Looking to Your Example to Elevate Who They Are
Posted: March 07, 2025
What is Modeling and How Is It Contagious?
Modeling is the acquisition of new skills by observing and imitating others, according to “YourDictionary.com”. In class, you model your instructor’s skills and behaviors. Their encouragement and teaching style influence how you lead and interact with others.
Your friends also play a significant role. We often emulate the habits and attitudes of those closest to us, whether positive or negative. This is why choosing who you allow to influence you is critical. Just as you’re influenced by others, people around you, including younger students and peers, are modeling your actions and attitudes.
Perfection is not the goal, but mindfulness is. The more aware you are of the example you’re setting, the more likely you are to choose behaviors that inspire and uplift others.