tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35292012426046184772012-02-16T11:51:38.400-08:00Sensei Rick Manoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06083594846277426358noreply@blogger.comBlogger41100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529201242604618477.post-11474177075958129662010-11-10T08:02:00.001-08:002010-11-10T08:02:22.460-08:00<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">"If you look at the principle of competing as if it were against<br />yourself, you'll see that it's really about self-improvement.<br />Becoming better than you were the day before!" <br />-- Kyoshi Steve LaVallee<br /><br />----------------------<br /><br />Are you a WINNER or a WHINER?<br /><br />WINNERS are positive, optimistic, pro active and excited about their<br />goals and activities in life....<br /><br />WHINERS are negative, pessimistic, re active and love to whine about<br />everything and anything....<br /><br />WINNERS develop self-discipline in order to bring out their absolute<br />best in themselves and in others....<br /><br />WHINERS lack discipline of their minds and are often critical of<br />themselves and others....<br /><br />WINNERS condition their minds and bodies for Peak Performance in<br />and out of the dojo....<br /><br />WHINERS blame others for their problems and always make excuses for<br />Poor Performance in and out of the dojo....<br /><br />WINNERS give value to others, they train hard and make a positive<br />contribution to their team....<br /><br />WHINERS love to moan, groan and complain, and their negative attitude<br />takes away from their team....<br /><br />WINNERS brighten up a room when they enter....<br /><br />WHINERS brighten it up as they exit....<br /><br />CHAMPIONS ARE ALWAYS WINNERS - NEVER WHINERS!<br />---------------------------------------------------------------------<br />What's your Ultimate Goal or Objective with your Martial Arts<br />training?<br /><br />Do you have a clear picture of what you'd like to achieve with your<br />Martial Arts and overall fitness in the next 1-3-5 years? How about<br />5-10 years? The greater clarity you have on any goal, the more<br />likely you will attain it.<br /><br />Having clarity on your long term goals and desires, makes it easier<br />to stay motivated in the short term. It also makes it easier to<br />overcome any short term setbacks or obstacles.<br /><br />During a recent Black Belt pre-check, I was speaking with one of<br />the Moms of a young Black Belt candidate. She was also a student<br />but was dealing with an old injury that had her very concerned<br />about training for her Black Belt. To the point that she has<br />stopped training and wasn't sure if she was going to return.<br /><br />I was surprised because I could tell she really enjoyed it.<br />However, the fear of injury and the possibility of needing surgery<br />had her considering throwing in the towel. As we spoke, I shared<br />with her my views that I've never had an injury or setback that<br />could stop me from achieving my Ultimate Goal in the Martial Arts.<br /><br />Helio Gracie trained until his passing at 95 yrs old. I hope to<br />train to at least 100 yrs.<br /><br />Shorter term, I want to see 100% recovery of my hip and achieving<br />my Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu. Along with taking all my other skills<br />and fitness to HNL=&gt;Hole 'Nuther Level!<br />Since our conversation, she has returned to her training and is<br />very happy with her decision. It's very easy to grow discouraged<br />and lose sight of your goals and objectives. This can be especially<br />true if you never take the time to think about your longer term<br />Ultimate Objective.<br /><br />Let's face it, we are all going to deal with setbacks and obstacles.<br /><br />My encouragement is for you to consider where you'd like to see<br />yourself in the next 3-5 years...possibly even longer and create a<br />clear picture of what you'd like to achieve.<br /><br />If I decided to drive from Ft. Lauderdale to Syracuse, it would be<br />easy to create a road map for my trip. It would also be easy to<br />stay on get back on course if I got side tracked.<br /><br />WHY? Because I know where I am going.<br /><br />The same is true for you and I with our Martial Arts training.<br /><br />Everyday we training is a great day...which is why we train everyday!<br /><br />Respectfully,<br /><br />Kyoshi<br /><br />Steve LaVallee<br />Chief Master Instructor<br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3529201242604618477-1147417707595812966?l=maisblogpage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sensei Rick Manoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06083594846277426358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529201242604618477.post-82883470962335238402010-10-26T06:30:00.000-07:002010-10-26T06:30:01.154-07:00Halloween Costumes are allowed and even encouraged this Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday for the kids classes.&nbsp; Candy and or MAI dojo dollars for the best costumes.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3529201242604618477-8288347096233523840?l=maisblogpage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sensei Rick Manoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06083594846277426358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529201242604618477.post-56442349480394318092010-10-24T08:28:00.000-07:002010-10-24T08:28:49.527-07:00<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Halloween costumes are OK and even encouraged for Students next week on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday classes. You might even get rewarded with some sweets.&nbsp; MAI Karate Bucks are given for the best costumes. </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/MAI%20fans" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">www.Facebook.com/MAI fans</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3529201242604618477-5644234948039431809?l=maisblogpage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sensei Rick Manoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06083594846277426358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529201242604618477.post-11072106451914739902010-10-24T08:17:00.000-07:002010-10-24T08:23:03.924-07:00<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3529201242604618477-1107210645191473990?l=maisblogpage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sensei Rick Manoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06083594846277426358noreply@blogger.com0