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What is the Black Belt Club?

United World Martial Arts has developed a specific program based on Black Belt Excellence. The Black Belt Club is a very special group of students who have dedicated themselves to Black Belt Excellence. Black Belt Club members are all serious martial artists who have committed themselves to the goal of obtaining their Black Belt. They strive for excellence in all aspects of life, as well as developing their physical skills and knowledge of all aspects of the martial arts. They are Committed, Dedicated, Confident, Determined and Enthusiastic. They represent all the best qualities of what a Black Belt should be. They are the Black Belts and Instructors of the future, the core of the school and they best represent what United World Martial Arts stands for.

Who can qualify for the Black Belt Club?

In order to be a member of the Black Belt Club you must be at least 9 years of age. You must also be at least a GREEN BELT and have your own pair of Sai's. When you feel you’re ready for the program we will set a date to determine if you will benefit from this advanced training. If it’s in your best interest you will begin your journey into the Black Belt Club.

To qualify for the Black Belt Club a candidate must:

Have a set target date for the Black Belt (We can help you set this if you wish).
Attend classes on a regular basis, not just the Black Belt Club.
Demonstrate the qualities of Black Belt Excellence in and out of the Dojo.
Have a high level of enthusiasm and dedication for the martial arts.
Must maintain excellent grades in school and not be distracted by the BBC.
Must maintain an excellent attitude at all times.
Must maintain all requirements of their present belt level.
Must memorize and abide by the Dojo rules of conduct.
Must respect all students, instructors and non-BBC members.

What are the benefits of the Black Belt Club?

Black Belt Club Members are part of the inner core of the school and have several significant privileges:

Special Black Belt Club uniform.
Special Black Belt Club belt.
Special Black Belt Club patches.
Special Black Belt Club classes.
Special weapons training and workouts for Black Belt Club members only.
Special Focus on "their next belt" in every BBC Class
Discounts on weapons.
Automatic invitation on the Demo Team
Discounts on seminars for all BBC members.
No promotion fees except for your Black Belt.
Black Belt Club members will have their Black Belt hung on the wall of the school with their name below their belt to help them stay focused on their goals.
Meet once a month for special stunt training, tricks and Demo Team practice.

UNITED WORLD MARTIAL ARTS

PRESENTS

THE BLACK BELT CLUB

Class Times:

Friday 7:00pm – 8:30pm
First Saturday of each month Demo Team Practice (date varies)

Price Structure:

6 Month Membership $150.00, BBC classes only
4 Weapons @ $10 each ($40.00 total), Kama, Tonfa, Boken, Nunchaku.
Uniform and Patches $50.00
Must be current on regular Karate dues

All students who join the BBC are required on the first day to have all BBC membership and Karate dues paid, and all weapons purchased. The Dojo will allow a 60 day grace period to purchase the Uniform. You’re BBC Belt and a Black Belt hung on the wall, will be included in your initial membership. No classes will be rescheduled due to holidays, vacations and Dojo closings, only the Demo team class will be re-scheduled.

Please note that your membership into the Black Belt Club (BBC) does not automatically mean you will receive a Black Belt. You still have to meet all requirements for each and every belt level, along with all board testing. All students must be current on all regular Karate dues in order to attend the BBC. No refunds or carry-overs will be given to any one who decides to quit the BBC.

Summary

In life it is important to strive to be the best you can be. Black Belt Club members have dedicated themselves to be the best they can be, by setting a goal of Black Belt Excellence! They will set high standards at our school for all other students to follow. They will be respected and looked up to as leaders and outstanding examples of Black Belt Excellence! Set your goals high, work hard to achieve your goals, stay focused, and believe in yourself, and never give up, and you will develop qualities that will last a lifetime. You will also be one of the few who have achieved the goal that many seek but only few obtain.

You Will Have Earned The Title of "Black Belt"!