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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

Shihan Randy McElwee Director American Black Belt Academy
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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:
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Parents' Corner ... |
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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!
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Health Kick... |
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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 ...
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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 !!!!
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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!
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BELT EXAMs |
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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 ...
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SEPTEMBER BBC DATEs |
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UFC FIGHT NIGHT ------ |
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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 ........
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NAGA JIU JITSU TOURNAMENT |
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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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