Finding a Role Model: The Power of Studying Success
Posted: February 16, 2025
At Personal Best Karate, we believe that growth comes not just from training but from intentional learning. One of the key pillars of success is finding a role model and making a true study of their habits, actions, and mindset. By doing so, we increase our confidence, competence, and self-esteem while reducing anxiety and uncertainty on our journey.
The Importance of Studying Role Models
The word study means more than just watching; it means embracing learning and investing time in understanding. A true role model provides a blueprint for success, but it's up to us to take that knowledge and implement it into our own routines.
Finding a Role Model: Helping Your Child Learn from the Best
Posted: February 02, 2025
Role models are an essential part of life. They help guide us through our development, shape our decision-making, and influence the kind of people we become. Whether it’s a mentor, a teacher, a coach, or even a historical figure, the people we admire serve as blueprints for how we behave and grow.
This month, your child will be exploring the concept of Recruiting a Role Model—learning how to identify a positive influence, choose wisely, and understand why sometimes we need more than one role model. This is a wonderful opportunity to engage as a family and reflect on the role models who have shaped all of us.
How to Talk to Your Children About Taking Action
Posted: January 22, 2025
Transforming great ideas into meaningful actions is what distinguishes leaders from the rest. The ability to set goals, stay motivated, and work toward achieving them is an essential life skill—and as a parent, you have the unique opportunity to help your child develop this powerful mindset.
This month, your child will be learning strategies to “Amplify Their Action,” including how to:
Personal Best: Helping Your Child Become the Best Version of Themselves
Posted: January 15, 2025
In today’s fast-paced and highly connected world, it’s easy for children—and even adults—to fall into the trap of comparing themselves to others. As parents, we want to guide our children toward developing a mindset that isn’t focused on being better than someone else, but rather on being the best version of themselves. This idea of achieving their “Personal Best” can be simple to understand in theory but challenging to practice in reality.
The Challenge of Comparison
Daily decisions, for both children and adults, are often influenced—consciously or unconsciously—by comparisons to others. Whether it’s wanting the latest gadget because a friend has it, or pursuing a hobby based on how others might perceive it, external influences can cloud personal desires and goals. As parents, it’s important to help our children become aware of these influences and encourage them to dig deeper into their motivations.
The Tradition of Personal Best Karate: Martial Arts and Service to the Community
Posted: November 11, 2024
When you think about martial arts, it’s easy to be captivated by the rich history that spans centuries. Each martial arts style carries its own unique traditions, deeply rooted in culture and passed down from one generation to the next. At Personal Best Karate, we stand proudly on the shoulders of these time-honored principles, techniques, and teachings.
But our school is about more than just preserving the physical aspects of martial arts. We’ve broadened what it means to be a true martial artist. At Personal Best, we put a great emphasis on the complete development of each student: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Our approach is designed to help individuals reach their full potential and become the best versions of themselves, both inside and outside the dojo.
If you’ve been part of our community, you’ve probably felt the special energy that defines our classes. You’ve experienced the thoughtful interactions between instructors and students, and you’ve seen firsthand the culture of service we proudly maintain. This culture is central to everything we do, and one of our most cherished traditions embodies it perfectly: the Thanksgiving Brigade.