scottaksamitMar 24, 20212 minAct Like a Black Belt Before You Become OneThe feeling that you want to generate is the feeling that you have this inside of you before it presents itself in the real world. You...
scottaksamitFeb 14, 20212 minExcuses Keep You From WinningAn excuse is similar to a justification, except that it relies on something physical instead of a mental energy block. An excuse is any...
scottaksamitFeb 13, 20212 minLet Go of Doubt and Enter the ZoneWhen you are training, you go through phases of awareness and proficiency. You gain skills, and as you practice them, you become more in...
scottaksamitFeb 12, 20213 minConfidence and Responsibility: Get in the ZoneWhen you are ready to get into the Zone, you have to leave certain things behind. One of them is the feeling of blame, or of placing...
scottaksamitFeb 12, 20212 minLetting Go of Hard Work to Win In the last post, we told you about the Zone. When you are in a session and you enter the Zone, you are graceful and agile. The Zone is...
scottaksamitFeb 10, 20212 minGet Into the Zone with Focused Attention and ConfidenceHead, shoulders, elbow, wrists, knees, hips, feet When you are doing martial arts training, you will feel “off” when a technique is brand...
scottaksamitFeb 9, 20212 min ADD: My Child Lacks ConcentrationOur teaching philosophy is based on that oppositional harmony that we talked about before. What that means is that you have to utilize...
scottaksamitFeb 8, 20212 minWinning the Match Using Oppositional HarmonyPositive Thinking Mastery makes use of the law of oppositional harmony and the redirecting of force and mental energy as a way to...
scottaksamitFeb 7, 20212 minPoise as a Tool For Success and LeadershipThe key to developing poise is the acceptance that some things are outside your control. It’s natural to want to have control over...
scottaksamitFeb 6, 20212 minReal Perseverance and Inner StrengthA big misconception about the concept of perseverance is that it is all about hard work, physical strength, mental discipline, or of...
scottaksamitFeb 5, 20211 min Leadership Skills You Learn From Martial Arts TrainingWhat Do You Want From Martial Arts Training?
scottaksamitJan 22, 20204 minMental Preparation Maximizes Your Inner Strength“A Simple Way to Maximize Performance” One of the most frustrating experiences is the circle of work without progress. Work daily, see...
scottaksamitJan 22, 20203 minFour Rules for Getting Students to LeaderhipMartial arts instructors want the best for their students. It’s our job and our mission to help those around us reach higher levels of...
scottaksamitJan 22, 20202 minWinning the Confidence of ParentsDon't underestimate the power of rapport. For a parent who drives to class (during rush hour) twice a week and then pays the bill for...