BLACK BELT CLUB

Your Pathway to Black Belt!

Commitment to Achievement

Your membership in the Black Belt Club opens up a whole new world for your growth as a Martial Artist.You will accelerate your learning, strengthen personal development and move into the inner circle of Yin's Tae Kwon Do Academy.

Tae Kwon Do is an exciting activity that has a powerful impact on the lives of it's practitioners.However, that impact is in direct proportion to the level of commitment you put forth toward earning your black belt.

Traits of a Black Belt Holder

• The black belt represents high personal standards.
• Black belts have high levels of self confidence in their ability to follow through and get the job done despite any obstacles.
• Black belts have razor sharp focus and concentration skills.
• Black belts are secure in their ability to take care of themselves and feel no need to showoff or brag.
• Black belts understand the importance of respect and courtesy.
• Black belts develop intense levels of self discipline and self control that aid them in all areas of achievement.

• Black belts finish jobs.The world is full of great starts, but black belts realize that it's the completion of the final 10-15% of a project that separates the best of us, from the rest of us.
• Black belts are healthy, coordinated people who value their physical and mental well-being.They are less apt to fall into abusive habits that might threaten their sense of wellness.
• Black belts are leaders.
• Black belts place a strong value on contribution and service to others.Black belt training teaches that we can have anything in life we want, as long as we help as many people as possible achieve what they want in life.

Determining a Black Belt Club Candidate

Based on our experience, we feel that students displaying the following traits are the most likely candidates for achieving a black belt.

Attitude
The first attribute is black belt attitude.This is the never-quit attitude of a winner.Students with the black belt attitude consistently maintain high levels of positive self expectancy in and out of Yin's Tae Kwon Do Academy.Having this kind of attitude is crucial for earning a black belt.

Attendance

The second attribute is attendance. Students with consistent class attendance typically have the follow-through skills necessary for sticking to major goals. Good attendance is an indicator of strong self discipline, which is another necessary quality for achieving black belt.

It is difficult to change any one technique or improve any one area of life 100% overnight. Instead, we seek to improve 100 little areas just 1% each week. These improvements will lead to fantastic mental and physical breakthroughs. This type of learning can only be accomplished by consistent class attendance. This is why we only accept students with excellent attendance into the Black Belt Club.

Commitment

The third attribute is true commitment to earning a black belt. In many ways this attribute is the most important.

Yin's Tae Kwon Do has two levels of students. The first is a beginner who is in the midst of their introduction to the world of Taekwondo. These students are considered entry-level students. Since they have not yet committed to earning a black belt, they are only scheduled to a attend a limited number of classes per week and are not taught certain more advanced techniques.

Our send level of students are those who have made the commitment to earn their black belt. These students have demonstrated their long-term dedication to the school and their instructor by becoming a member of the Black Belt Club. In turn, Yin's Tae Kwon Do will conduct specialized classes and enter into advanced training with these students.

By nominating you to join the Black Belt Club, we have determined that you have all three of these attributes and more. We believe that you have what it takes to earn your black belt, and we are willing to commit to providing you with the leadership, guidance, and skills necessary to get you there. The rest is up to you!

The Black Belt Club offers you:

• National affiliation with fellow martial arts students of all styles.
• A certificate of membership designating your achievement.
• A special patch to wear on your uniform.
• A membership card designating that you're a Black Belt Club member.
• Black Belt Club only seminars and special events hosted by Yin's Tae Kwon Do Academy.
• Special Black Belt Club uniform.
• Increased chances for special team qualification.
• Pride and prestige since membership is possible only through the recommendation of the instructors.
• Increased enthusiasm and commitment to you Black Belt Club goal.

What does it take?

Accepting membership into the Black Belt Club means you are agreeing to take action on your goal of earning a black belt. Here's a checklist to help you and your family make the decision to join the Black Belt Club.

Are you:

• Willing to maintain good attendance?
• Interested in learning additional skills including weapons, and advanced techniques from other styles?
• Willing to overcome obstacles and distractions that may challenge your progress?
• Willing to provide leadership and assistance to under-ranks as you progress into advanced training?

Do you:

• Have the full support of your family in obtaining this goal?

Understand that membership into the Black Belt Club is a family decision. It's important that everyone in your family recognizes the many benefits of the training and is supportive of your goal to achieve a black belt.