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.
We are here to help you make this Spring Season your Personal Best Ever
Posted: February 21, 2025
As the days start to get longer and the weather begins to warm up, many of us are starting to think about spring and all the activities that come with it. For some of us, that means getting back into our favorite spring sports like soccer, baseball, or track and field. But for those of us who also practice karate, it can sometimes be a challenge to balance our training with our other activities.
At Personal Best Karate, we understand the importance of staying on track with your karate training while also participating in other sports and activities. That's why we are here to help you find the perfect balance so that you can continue to excel in both areas.
One way to ensure that you are able to keep up with your karate training while also participating in spring sports is to communicate with your instructors. Let them know about your other commitments and they can work with you to create a training schedule that fits your needs. They can also provide you with tips and advice on how to stay focused and motivated during this busy time.