The Black Belt Playbook

09/08/2026

Want to help your child get more out of martial arts? Try giving them a responsibility to complete before class. Chores and responsibilities can teach kids discipline, ownership, and accountability—skills that carry onto the mat and into everyday life. Not to mention making it easier to say yes when it’s time to go to class! 🙌

09/07/2026

Turn “This Is Boring” Into a Growth Moment 👊

Kids won’t always love repetition—and that’s okay. Learning how to work through boredom and find ways to improve is an important part of developing patience, discipline, and mastery.

09/02/2026

How to teach your child the black belt mindset!

How to Teach Your Child a Black Belt MindsetWhat if one of the mo...

09/27/2023

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This month we’ve been talking about an integral topic in martial arts, C.A.N.I., or constant and never-ending improvement. Constant improvement is at the heart of martial arts and true martial artists come to learn that improving their skills and honing their craft is a lifelong journey. There’s...

09/11/2023

Black belt informal forms training session. We’ve got to keep our skills sharp and set the example for others to follow! 🥋

09/09/2023

What does black belt mean to you? Comment below!

09/05/2023

5 tips for teaching great classes!

Class Logistics for A+ Instructing: Here are a few tips to ensure safety and high energy in your martial arts classes. 1. When having students make lines to practice striking skills such as a jab, cross combo, make sure you have no more than 5 students to a line. If you have too many students in one...

09/05/2023

Easy steps to develop self-discipline!

Did you know that discipline, like many other skills, can be practiced and developed? If you struggle with self-discipline, it may feel like it’s a gift that others are just born with. Sure, it’s easier for some than others, but be encouraged knowing you too can build self-discipline just like a...

09/05/2023

Are you developing the character of a Black Belt?

How to develop black belt character. Students who train martial arts develop discipline, focus, leadership and resilience to name a few. %

09/05/2023

Looking for something engaging to help your young martial arts student stay on track and motivated as they work toward black belt? Check out The Black Belt Playbook!

This book was created by a martial artist, instructor and martial arts school owner with years of experience teaching and motivating kids to make martial arts a lifelong journey.

This book provides inspiration while encouraging students to set goals, complete challenges, learn character traits and become self-motivated to achieve the level of black belt!

The Black Belt Playbook is an interactive tool for martial arts students to help them succeed in achieving the rank of black belt! Perfect for children and teens practicing karate, tae kwon do, tang soo do, judo or any style of martial arts!