What is the Black Belt Club?
The Black Belt Club is an affiliation of top martial artists dedicated to earning one of the most respected ranks in the martial arts … The Black Belt!
The qualities and prestige associated with a Black Belt are priceless!
Your only goal in the first 4 months of training is to qualify to the Black Belt Club Program.
Your qualification is all based on Attendance, Attitude and your Ability.
ASK YOURSELF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
Are you ...
Willing to maintain good attendance?
Interested in learning additional skills including advanced weapon forms and techniques from other styles?
Willing to overcome obstacles and distractions that may challenge your progress?
Willing to provide leadership and assistance to your junior fellow students as you progress into advanced training?
Willing to follow-through and commit to self-improvement?
Have a goal of Black Belt and beyond?
Do you ....
Have the support of your family in obtaining this goal? If so, how do you qualify for Black Belt Club Program?
Students qualify to the Black Belt Club program based on Attendance, Attitude and Ability. Martial Arts International rates the parents of the students in the same categories.
As a whole, the ultimate goal for all students of Martial Arts International is for them to achieve the prestigious Black Belt rank. Ultimately for them to be great leaders in our community. This journey starts with the willingness to move forward and accept any challenges one might face in becoming a leader.
Leadership also means commitment and setting higher goals to becoming the best!
For Younger Students:
Leadership starts with the parents of our students, without the parent’s support, there will be no black belt goals set. Parents only want the best for their children. Parents do what they can to influence and lead their children in the right direction while they are still young. Essentially, it is the parent’s influence that will determine if the child meets a goal or is allowed to give up.
For Older Students:
Support of a spouse or any living relative of course also plays an essential role. However, since you are an adult capable of making smart decisions, your own desire to becoming a Black Belt must be greater than your desire to remain the same! You must decide if the time, money and effort will be worth it.
QUALIFICATION QUESTIONS:
Below are the preliminary questions to ask yourself to qualify in this program.
Attendance:
Student: Am I attending at least two classes per week?
Parent: Am I present during my child’s classes?
Attitude:
Student: Do I have the desire to continue to learn? Can I see myself growing in the arts from my Instructor?
Parent: Do I see the benefits Martial Arts International has to offer to my child? Do I support the Martial Arts international school philosophy?
Ability:
Student: Am I physically capable of learning and practicing what is taught in class? Can I mentally overcome any obstacles?
Parent: Am I wiling to assist and help my child practice and learn?
If the answer to all these questions is YES, then the Black Belt Club Program is for YOU!
To get the most of the Black Belt Club Benefits, all students who qualify for Black Belt Club and who are serious about their development are highly recommended to join the Black Belt Club program in the last month of their Gold Belt training (prior to testing to Orange Belt).
PROGRAM COMPARISON
| FEATURES | BASIC PROGRAM | BLACK BELT CLUB PROGRAM |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $300 Annually | One-Time Registration Fee ONLY. FREE uniform will be given if a student qualifies to BBC and registers before testing to Orange Belt Level! |
| Yearly Registration | $300 | None |
| Nun-Chacku Curriculum | No | Yes |
| Bo/Staff (long stick) Curriculum | No | Yes |
| Sparring Strategies | No | Yes |
| Stix 4 Kids & Escrima Curriculum | Yes | Yes |
| Padded Weapons Curriculum | No | Yes |
| Leadership Team Qualification | No | Yes |
| Lowest Position Tuition Per Class | No | Yes |
| Color Belt Testing Fee Discount | No | Yes |
| Pro-Shop Discount | None | 10% |
| Online Video Access | Yes | Yes |
| Commitment to Setting Goals | No | Yes |
| Commitment to Black Belt Lifestyle | No | Yes |
WHAT ARE THE BLACK BELT CLUB BENEFITS:
Unlimited Classes
Reduced Tuition Rate
Special Uniform
Special Social Events
Accelerated Progress Possibility
Special Team Eligibility
10% Anytime Pro-Shop Discounts
No Annual Registration Fees
No Tuition Increase by Locking in Current BBC Rate
Development of Beginning Leadership Skills
Online Access to Martial Arts International Curriculum Videos
Courtesy Private Lessons to Assist You Get Back On Track When Needed
Unlimited Classes
Reduced Tuition Rate
Special Uniform
Special Social Events
Accelerated Progress Possibility
Special Team Eligibility
10% Anytime Pro-Shop Discounts
No Annual Registration Fees
No Tuition Increase by Locking in Current BBC Rate
Development of Beginning Leadership Skills
Online Access to Martial Arts International Curriculum Videos
Courtesy Private Lessons to Assist You Get Back On Track When Needed
BLACK BELT CLUB TUITION
There is an extra incentive to become a Black Belt Club member at Martial Arts International during the Black Belt qualification period. Students joining the Black Belt Club program prior to testing for their Orange Belt will save significantly on renewal enrollment tuition!
There's a lot of cool things students get to learn in the Black Belt Club and there's also a lot of savings! The "per lesson" tuition for the Black Belt Club is tremendously lower than the basic program.
Black Belt Club tuition can be budgeted in a variety of ways including: monthly tuition payments or paying in full options from one to six installments. Payment in full, up front provides substantial discounts to the student (as much as 40%) compared to paying monthly.
You will save on annual registration fees!
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the next step if I want to find out more about the Black Belt Club Program?
If Black Belt is your goal and have been attending your classes regularly (at least 6 times in a month), set-up an appointment by calling the number below. We will then discuss the Black Bet Club Program in detail during this appointment. We will also outline the savings you will receive in the Black Belt Club compare to staying in the Basic Program.
What if I missed some classes?
Did you miss some classes because of unforeseen circumstances and schedule conflicts or did you intentionally miss them because you were having some problems with some technical requirements? If so, you must try to increase your attendance immediately. Remember that increased attendance will lead to more practice and feeling better. Positive attitude leads to increased motivation and increased motivation eventually leads to better ability.
I am a student in the basic program but not ready for Black Belt Club training & commitment, how will this affect my training?
If you qualify for the program but are not ready to move forward into Black Belt Club training, discuss you situation with your instructor and see what other options are available for you. Martial Arts International has cancellation, relocation, freezing and transferring membership options that are available to our members. We had been serving our community since 1988 and had been able to work with individuals with different concerns. Any concern can easily be addressed during your appointment.
However, if your condition or situation is something we cannot do anything about, or if you do not qualify to the program, you will then be unable to continue training at Martial Arts International after the end of your existing agreement . This was stated in the enrollment conference during your admission in the Basic Program. If you have any questions about your agreement, please let us know so we can address it in the timely manner.
Special Note:
The Black Belt Program fees and pricing is THE SAME whether you qualify and join the program NOW or LATER. The Black Belt Club program's significant SAVINGS happen when you qualify and enroll in it before you TEST for your Orange Belt or even at Gold Belt. The sooner you qualify and join the program, the more the savings it will be!
If you know that you or your child qualifies in the program through the qualification questions above, set-up your appointment with your Instructor to discuss your options and begin your Black Belt journey!
"We are what we repeatedly do; excellence then is not an act, but a habit!!”
- Aristotle -
"Believing is a very important step towards your personal improvement. Achieving a goal will happen once you commit and follow through with enthusiasm & positive attitude. A Black Belt is not something you'll get and just wear around your waist.
Black Belt is a lifestyle and something that you become! "
- Grandmaster Melegrito -
CALL OR E-MAIL US AS STATED ABOVE FOR ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS OR ELIGIBILITY.
However, If your answer is YES in all the questions above, it means you qualify for this program. If you are ready to move forward, then click below to set up your BBC Program appointment. Appointments will be done in person.