Posted: October 27, 2025
Parents as Role Models for Success Rituals
At PBK, we often remind students: “Who you are is more important than what you know.” That’s why one of the most powerful ways to teach success rituals is to model them yourself.
Posted: October 20, 2025
How Success Rituals Become Second Nature
Every black belt learns that perseverance means pushing through challenges even when it’s hard. Success rituals work the same way.
Posted: October 13, 2025
Building Rituals from What They Already Do Well
Black belts know: success isn’t about adding more—it’s about building on strengths. Kids are more motivated when they connect new habits to things they’re already good at.
Posted: October 04, 2025
The Power of Success Rituals
Turning Big Ideas into Daily Wins
At Personal Best Karate, we believe every child has the ability to grow into their Personal Best—but that doesn’t happen by accident. Big words like perseverance and motivation may look inspiring on a poster, but kids need concrete steps to live them out.
Posted: September 22, 2025
At Personal Best, we often talk about how to receive feedback, but another important skill is learning how to give feedback. Just like listening, giving feedback is a skill that requires practice and awareness. When offering feedback, it’s important to be clear, kind, and specific. Telling someone, “You’re terrible at sparring,” doesn’t help them improve—it only hurts. A better approach is to say, “It would be great if you could increase your intensity when sparring and really connect with your partner.” This kind of feedback points out what to improve without being personal or discouraging.
One of the best ways to give meaningful feedback is by practicing Full Body Listening. When we truly listen with our eyes, ears, body, and heart, we show others that we are paying attention. This respect and focus make our feedback more valuable, because people are more willing to accept advice from someone who has clearly been watching, listening, and caring about their growth. Whether you are giving feedback to a teammate in class, a sibling at home, or even a friend, your tone, posture, and sincerity make all the difference.