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.


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 #5: Learn to Teach ......

One of the best ways to test your understanding of a technique is to try to teach it to someone else. Although you might be very proficient in the execution of a technique, if you can't teach it to someone else, you don't truly understand it........

"10 Ways to Kick the Procrastination Habit!"

There was a recent survey (by the University of Chicago) which suggested that those who relish challenge are more likely to live up to 10 years longer than those who spend their lives inhibited by timidity.

Trying to realize our ambitions, even if we don't always meet them, is preferable to not having the courage or motivation to take the risk. So not making any resolutions because we fear that we'll break them is having a defeatist attitude, as we allow procrastination to become an insidious habit which stops us from leading more fulfilling lives.

Holiday Leftovers

What Can I Do with Holiday Leftovers? Sandwiches are a great lunch to take to work when you follow the American Dietetic Associations' guidelines.


Start with a 100% wholegrain bread, roll or pita. Choose 2-3 ounces of lean protein like leftover turkey! Add one slice of low-fat cheese for calcium and pile on the veggies like lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms, peppers, etc. Use a spread that adds flavor, but not fat and calories, such as mustard and low-fat dressings.

It Has How Many Calories? ·
Eggnog, 1 cup serving, 342 calories 18 grams of fat ·
Cranberry sauce, 1 slice, 1/2-inch thick, 86 calories 0 fat ·
Stuffing, 1/2 cup, 178 calories 8.6 fat ·
Dark meat turkey, no skin, 3.5 oz., 187 calories 7.2 fat ·
Gravy, 1/4 cup, 30 calories 2 fat ·
Homemade pumpkin pie, 1/8 of a 9-inch pie, 316 calories 14 fat ·
Homemade pecan pie, 1/8 of 9-inch pie, 502 calories 27 fat ·
Brussels sprouts, plain with salt, 1/2 cup serving, 31 calories 0 fat ·
Carrots, plain with salt, 1/2 cup serving, 26 calories 0 fat

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