http://usbapride.com usbapride.com, community website for US Blackbelt Academy, a school for training in MMA, Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Tae Kwon Do Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:12:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This month we will focus on the character concept, "tolerance." Our power-chat discussions and activities will aim to help children understand the importance of being patient, open-minded or accepting of people who have different views, beliefs, or backgrounds than they do. We also hope to inspire them to show more ... http://usbapride.com/december-powerful-word-%e2%80%93-tolerance/ New students are special! And for our newest martial artists, we are introducing here on USBAPride.com a section dedicated to our new students. Here we will help you "learn the ropes" at USBA, and get up to speed on school rules, on where to find our many resources, and how ... http://usbapride.com/new-member-zone-karate-orange-county/ This is the first in our new series of articles featuring tips and techniques excerpted from the excellent book from Royce & Carlos Gracie, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Self-Defense Techniques. This article is taken from the excellent introduction to the book: If you are familiar with Brazilian jiu-jitsu, you probably know that it ... http://usbapride.com/royce-gracie-self-defense/ It is “Spotlight Week” (November 3rd - November 8th) at USBA at your regular class time. You are required to bring your safety equipment on Wednesday and Thursday for sparring class. It’s going to be an awesome week. I’m looking forward to seeing you do excellent in class. Blackbelt Excellence is ... http://usbapride.com/spotlight-week-2/ Belief is the knowledge and confidence that you can achieve. It’s the inner feeling, that gut instinct that we really can and will accomplish what we set our sights on achieving. Belief gives us power… it strengthens our will to win… it pours fuel on our fire and ... http://usbapride.com/champions-believe-they-can-achieve/ The POWerful Word for October at USBA is responsibility. One of the best ways to reinforce POWerful Words, like responsibility, is by modeling strength of character ourselves. Share with your children how you show responsiblity by being reliable, accountable, and dependable. During week four, we will discuss the following: How can ... http://usbapride.com/responsibility-%e2%80%93-week-4/ The POWerful Word for October at USBA is responsibility. Research shows that adults inspire children to act responsibly when they provide clear expectations along with age-appropriate freedom so that children can make their own choices and learn from their own mistakes. During week three, we will discuss the following: What are ... http://usbapride.com/responsibility-%e2%80%93-week-3/ The POWerful Word for October at USBA is responsibility. Meeting an obligation, or keeping a promise, is a great way of demonstrating responsibility, and to exhibit Reliability, Accountability, and Dependability (R.A.D.). During week two, we will discuss the following: How can I keep my promises? How can I be a R.A.D. ... http://usbapride.com/responsiblity-week-2/ USBA is holding special classes for Halloween! Wear your costume and join us for a Spook-tacular good time! All belts are invited, ages 4-11, time from 4:10-4:50pm, and 4:50-5:30pm Please note that classes at 3:30, 5:30, 6:10, and 6:50 classes are canceled on Halloween, Friday, October 31st. http://usbapride.com/special-halloween-class-schedule/ Learn how to break boards by jumping, spinning...and maybe even flying, in this exciting, dynamic class! You don't want to miss it! Sign up today. Date: October 18th, 11:30am – 12:15pm http://usbapride.com/blackbelt-club-extreme-board-breaking/