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From the Love Like a Black Belt blog… Times are tough. For many the thought of spending a lot of money on Valentine’s Day can add pressure you certainly don’t need. The good news is you don’t need a lot of money to create a nice Valentine’s Day for your sweetheart. As martial artists we [...]

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My first three books were actually a series of martial arts instruction manuals for my students. These books contain all the techniques and process student’s need to go from beginner to Black Belt at my martial arts center. Now, imagine signing up for my karate program only to have an instructor tell you, “Read these [...]

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February is National Self-Esteem Month. What better way to kick it off than to celebrate the accomplishments of our youngest martial artists? Self-esteem cannot be gifted. It’s earned by facing progressively more difficult challenges and by accomplishing personal goals. At the Black Belt Mindset Institute at Northern Chi these kids learn this lesson early! “Little [...]

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All adult karate classes FREE for the month of February!!! *New members only. Cannot be combined with other offers.

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“Man, 65, kills teen who knocked him off bicycle”  That’s the MSNBC headline describing last week’s story of a man who was knocked from his bike while riding on a woodland trail during what he says was an attempted robbery. In self-defense, the cyclist shot and killed one of the assailants; Julius Johnson. Three youths [...]

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In an amazing story from Pueblo, Colorado, nine-year old Calysta Cordova escaped an attempted kidnapping. Though beaten severely, she is alive today because she knew what to do in this situation…and did it! What Calysta did right: She fought back. I’m the first one to say that a kid has a slim chance of defeating [...]

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You just made it through the holiday season…now do something for your SELF! Now through February, FREE martial arts classes for adults at Northern Chi Martial Arts Center at the Black Belt Mindset Institute in Brunswick, Maine! PLUS…for every class you attend now through February, you earn a chance for great bonus prizes including: Full [...]

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Kick off International THINK Like a BLACK BELT Month in style with NFL Hall of Fame ref Jim Tunney and champion’s mindset expert Dr. Jack Singer! Noon ET on THINK Like a BLACK BELT: The Show, and on demand at your convenience!

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September is National Self-Improvement Month and International THINK Like a BLACK BELT Month! What is the best time to start your journey to self-improvement? The answer to that question is always “now!” And the journey never ends! “Perfection is not a destination; it’s a never-ending process!” Martial artists know that every moment is an opportunity [...]

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A report by the College of William & Mary concludes that since 1990, “children have become less able to produce unique and unusual ideas.” Isn’t that what childhood is supposed to be about? “As society has advanced, our brains have changed” says Susan Gabbard, Director of Fine Arts at Oklahoma City schools. This change is [...]

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