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Academy SEPTEMBER E-News: September 2008
In this issue
  • Principles of a Martial Artist .....
  • Parents' Corner ...
  • Health Kick...
  • NEW ..... Women's Self Defense Class
  • Hey Everyone !!

    Welcome to our E-News Online Newsletter for the back to school Month of September ! It's been an exciting summer and we're beginning an even more exciting back to school and fall with new programs, more classes, and more new events. It's all happening at Athens' Best Martial Arts School next !!

    September's student password is --- excel


    American Black Belt Academy
    Shihan Randy McElwee
    Director
    American Black Belt Academy

    Principles of a Martial Artist .....
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    Black Belt Learning Strategies


    At American Black Belt Academy a black belt is awarded to every person who reaches their max potential in the Martial Arts.


    Although any person who trains long enough will eventually be awarded a black belt, it is fascinating how some people do it in much less time than others.
    Because the time varies so greatly, people often wonder what the secret is to rapid progress in martial arts. Most instructors would tell you that all it takes is hard training as often as possible. At American Black Belt Academy we believe that it is not just how many classes you take, but what you take from the classes.

    Those who progress most rapidly are the ones who know how to learn most effectively.
    In this article we will be discussing one learning strategy that will help you reach black belt in the least amount of time possible.

    Black Belt Learning Strategy #2:

    Parents' Corner ...
    Back to School

    Organization Lessons for Back to School

    As busy parents we can all attest to the fact that organizing skills are a major factor in the success of our children in school and the quality of our life at home. The ease with which we manage every area of our lives - from getting ready to go to school in the morning to going to bed at night - can be significantly improved if we approach the tasks to be done in an organized manner. Unfortunately, we were not all born with an innate organizing ability, and more unfortunately, there are few opportunities to learn the skill. But it's never too late - or too early - to begin learning!

    Health Kick...
    Weight

    How Well Are You Eating?

    In order to stay strong, well-minded, fit and achieve the ultimate goal of black belt, martial artist need to stay healthy. One half of the process is to exercise regularly, like you do in martial arts class every week. Exercise is only one half of the equation; you also need to eat right by making good food decisions.

    Martial arts training without a good Martial Arts nutrition program is like driving a car without gas. You will not get very far.

    Let's take a look at some of the reasons why diet and nutrition play such a big role ...

    NEW ..... Women's Self Defense Class
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    Ladies!

    We would like to personally invite you to attend the most effective self defense training for women in the world!

    Now for the first time our amazing women's self defense program that is normally taught as workshops, seminars, and special short term courses will be featured as a standard seperate class of our on going curriculum.

    Thursdays at 5:00pm

    In your lifetime, you face a higher risk of dealing with a violent assault than of being in a serious car accident ........

    You probably wear a seat belt everyday but when is the last time you did anything to prepare yourself for a violent assault ?

    We'll help you;

    • Recognize Dangerous Situations
    • Learn Self Defense
    • Be More Confident
    AVOID BEING A VICTIM !!!!

    LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
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    We'd like to remind everyone that we will be closed for the The Labor Day Holiday;

    Monday 1 SEP 2008.


    Regualrly scheduled classes will resume on

    TUESDAY 2 SEPTEMBER 2008!

    BELT EXAMs
    BJJ Black Belt

    We'd like to make sure everyone remembers that we will be holding our September belt exams during the first weekend of the month.

    Belt Exams will continue to be conducted on the split schedule;

    Children: Lil Dragons & Goshin Juniors will test on
    Friday 5 SEPTEMBER 2008

    Adult Martial Arts & Jiu Jitsu will test on Saturday
    6 SEPTEMBER 2008

    Please review the testing schedule, exam roster, and upcoming events to see how it may affect you by visiting our website
    @ http://www.americanblackbelt.org/student.html

    Check the Student Page ...

    SEPTEMBER BBC DATEs
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    FRIDAY - 12 SEPTEMBER 08

    FRIDAY - 19 SEPTEMBER 08

    FRIDAY - 26 SEPTEMBER 08

    See You - - - - There !!!

    Have you got what it takes to wear RED ?

    UFC FIGHT NIGHT ------
    UFC Fight Night
    JOIN US ...

    For the live broadcast of the Ultimate Fighting Champions debut in Atlanta, Georgia. We'll be featuring the fight broadcast live in our lobby with a pre-fight UFC techniques class on the mat before the fight.

    There's NO COST to attend the event and refreshments and snacks will be provided.

    SIGN UP to reserve your seat.


    Broadcasted Live for the 1st time from Atlanta Georgia.........

    WATCH THE FIGHT..... LEARN THE MOVES ........

    BRING A FRIEND ........

    NAGA JIU JITSU TOURNAMENT
    NAGA
    The North American Grappling Association (NAGA) IS BACK IN GEORGIA!

    On Saturday, September 13, 2008, NAGA returns to Alpharetta, Georgia for the largest grappling tournament in the South, the NAGA Georgia Grappling Championship. This tournament is open to all grappling styles.

    Learn More

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