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110% Effort

Effort is one of the most important qualities of a successful martial arts practitioner. Both in class and at home, students must put forth 110% in their practice. Achieving the level of Black Belt is a very physically and mentally challenging task but will be extremely rewarding. To get there, a student must understand what it means to give their best. To achieve a level of excellence, you must persevere through setbacks and put forth your greatest effort. If the effort is put forth, I guarantee it will be worth it.

Here are some tips to help you put forth your best effort while training in the Martial Arts:

1. Stretch daily. Your muscles need to be flexible to withstand consistent training. Most Martial Arts injuries occur when muscles are strained beyond their reach.
2. Exercise regularly. You should exercise your legs, abs, arms, and heart daily to build the strength necessary to maintain speed and agility.
3. Practice your breathing. It is necessary to breathe properly while you are performing your Martial Arts. If you do not know how to breathe right then you will get tired quickly.
4. Eat healthfully. Fruits and vegetables give you energy. Fast food and junk food make you tire faster.
5. Get lots of sleep. You need about eight hours of sleep each night to keep your brain on point and your body strong. Memory fails when your brain is tired. Muscles fail when they are tired.

Whether you are a Black Belt already or are still reaching towards that goal, your training can reach great heights by following the tips above. Nobody has a bigger impact on your life than you, yourself. If you can teach yourself how to give all your activities your best effort, you can accomplish your dreams and goals.