Martial Artists Are

RESPECTFUL
SELF DISCIPLINED
SELF CONTROLLED
HELPFUL
HONEST
GENEROUS
KIND TO OTHERS

QUALITIES OF BLACK BELT EXCELLENCE

RESPECT
In order to get respect, you must first give respect. By respecting yourself and those around you, you will earn the respect of others.

SELF DISCIPLINE
The major key to success in all areas is self-discipline. Just knowing what to do is not enough - it's doing what you know that counts. Everybody knows the difference between right and wrong. Winners do the right thing.

SELF CONTROL
Losing control of your emotions is a sign of weakness. "When you lose control of your emotions your opponent has an ally." Nobody "gets you mad;" you decide to "become mad."

COURAGE
True courage isn't fearlessness, but overcoming fear. Courage is being able to stand for what you know is right. Like the ability to say "NO" when someone tries to get you to do something wrong