Persitence

A bend in the road is not the end of the road.. Unless you fail to m,make the turn.

Helen Keller

Weekly Challenge

- When you are near the end of race and struggling to finish, find a burst of energy to cross the finish line.

- Try a new sport or skill that is difficult and don’t quit.

- Study and work hard to improve your grades.

- Save up your money and do extra chores to buy something special.

- Spend hours practicing to play an instrument.

- Try something again, even if you failed the first time. Remember you had to learn to walk before you could run!

IT’S ALL ABOUT ATTITUDE: LEARNING DETERMINATIOn

“Has anyone said ‘I can’t do this’ to themselves when learning or practicing a new skill?”

Sometimes we get down on ourselves and think that we can’t do things, but with patience and hard work, great things can happen.

Has there been a time you've worked hard, were patient and stuck practicing or working even if you may have thought you couldn’t do it, and because of this were able to succeed.

Fall seven times and stand up eight.

Japanese Proverb

WHAT IS PERSISTENCE?

1. Staying with the task and not giving up.
2. Showing commitment, pride and a positive attitude in completing tasks.
3. Trying again and again and again.
4. Being patient and willing to work hard. Can you name some people who have shown PERSISTENCE?

1. Terry Fox, Bruce Lee, Helen Keller, 5th Degree Black Belt, etc.
What are ways you can show PERSISTENCE?

HARD WORK = SUCCESS!!

• PERSEVERING means we don’t give up even when it’s hard.
• PERSISTENCE says, “I am not going to quit!”
• Kids who are PERSISTENT don’t get upset or discouraged when things aren’t going our way. EMA kids are tough and they don’t give up and they work hard when it is hard work.
• Anyone can succeed when it’s easy. It’s way more important to try hard when things are hard. Does anyone know what grit is?
• No matter what your goal, if you only have the energy for two or three attempts, don’t even bother. You aren’t going to reach your big goals unless you refuse to surrender.
• “Never give up! Never surrender!” (Tim Allen in Galaxy Quest)
• Success requires hundreds, or even thousands, of attempts.
• If you want to win you need to keep learning! The more you know the faster you will go! (ie: if you spend your time learning about martial arts you will get better, faster.
The same applies to almost everything).
• Thousands of kids start martial arts, but only a few become black belts. What do black belts have that other people don’t? (PERSISTENCE!

It always seems impossible until it is done Nelson Mandela

Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do. Pele

PUSH YOURSELF DON’T GIVE UP!

Giving up is easy but you will never reach your big goals.
• Hard work is not bad. Amazing things happen to people who work hard.
• Important stuff takes a lot of work.
• You can do almost anything if you work hard enough. It takes a lot of hard work to be a black belt but it’s worth it.
• Hard work makes good things happen. If you want to travel all over the world or have an awesome job someday or climb a mountain or become a pilot/doctor/martial arts instructor/teacher/police officer/firefigher etc. you are going to have to work hard.

BOX BREATHING

Hard work challenge #1 (Show us your grit!): Cardio workout with success measured by effort. Instructors should acknowledge individual effort/enthusiasm/grit/best sweat/”beast mode”. This is not about going beyond limitations (next week), rather your goal is to work hard as a group, build teamwork and grit, and celebrate PERSEVERENCE

The instructors at Excel Chilliwack are excellent. They are great with children, teens and adults. I've seen how much the kids just love their instructors. They are great role models - strict, but caring and loving. The training area is massive and allows plenty of space for training. Highly recommend.
Kumar
My husband and I decided we wanted our girls in something that will teach them discipline, strength, and ways to defend themselves. After looking at a few other places we decided on Excel and it was the best choice ever. The teachers and student helpers are simply amazing and truly care about the children and helping them. We have found our forever home with Excel!
Nikita
I would rate higher if i could. Amazing instructors that actually care about the kids achieving goals and succeeding. I have taken my child to other Karate classes before and it was basically let the kids run around for 30 minutes. Excel is totally different and my child loves going. Thank-you to Adam and his amazing team.
Kristi
We are having the most amazing experience here at Chilliwack Excel Martial Arts. My daughter done a lot of different types of activities but this is by far her favourite.
Every day she she is having so much fun while learning so many new things and making life long friendships! Teachers are amazing and such good role models for the kids.
100% recommend giving them a try, and the first class is free if you are unsure if this is for you or your kid!
Olessya
Excel Martial Arts Chilliwack isn't just a gym. It really is a family, with how much care goes into the students that train. They have proficiently adapted to COVID restrictions and keep their gym in super clean condition. I highly recommend this gym to anyone, such a genuine and positive atmosphere!
Camren