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The USA Martial Arts Black Belt Success System is one of the keys to our students' extraordinary success. Not only is the quality of student better, but the number of our students who graduate to Black Belt is higher as well.
"USA Martial Arts has proudly promoted over 150 quality Black Belts since 1992 and those numbers are growing all the time."
High Levels of Enthusiasm
The reason the USA Martial Arts Black Belt Success System is so effective is because it incorporates modern research and teaching technologies. Combined with ancient wisdom passed down through generations of leaders, champions and Masters, it makes a unique learning system that is both special and rewarding. Through a fun immersion approach, students learn life skills, goal setting and a mental, physical and emotional strategy for faster learning. Instructors also use various learning channels that, when properly combined, build intrinsic enthusiasm and motivation to achieve more than students often think is possible. Each student is taken step by step through a series of carefully planned victories that build momentum and inspire positive action.
Positive Reinforcement
Students are treated with individual attention and respect, and the instructors seek out their individual strengths and gifts to build them step by step into strong, confident Black Belts. Each achievement and earned recognition adds up until they form a foundation for a lifetime of success. USA Martial Arts instructors team up with parents, coaches, teachers and other important figures in a students life to reinforce the strong character traits, good manners and the values that make people stand out.
Encouraging Environment
The high level of enthusiasm is created by an energized, structured classroom environment. The positive reinforcement comes from the encouragement of some of the most highly trained and caring instructors in the world. When learning becomes a good experience and students can see exciting results in their lives, they want to try more.
Personal Commitment of Dedicated Instructors
USA Martial Arts students are taught by certified, full time professional instructors. Each instructor is personally dedicated to helping others develop inner strength, confidence and discipline through self-defense skills. Our modern teaching techniques focus on the nature and structure of conflicts and how we can resolve them peacefully. Safety is always our greatest concern; we have a genuine interest in our students development. Our staff is willing to go the extra mile for you. That commitment is unmatched anywhere else. This might explain USA Martial Arts amazing growth and student satisfaction. See what students and parents like you say after trying USA Martial Arts by clicking HERE.
Most USA Martial Arts students achieve their highest goals in life. These are but a few alumni of the organization who have achieved notable success.
Scholarship & Academic
George Rudolph, Phd- Professor of computer sciences at the Citadel Military Academy in South Carolina.
Megan Goss-Governors scholarship to any State University. Attending ASU West.
Lianne Russo-Governors scholarship to any State University. Attending NAU.
Althletics, Arts and Performance___________________________________________
Jason Gatson- Olympian Gymnast. Jason scored a perfect 10.0 on floor at the 1999 Winter Cup Challenge and placed second all-around to Blaine Wilson. With his third-place finish at the 1997 John Hancock U.S. Gymnastics Championships, he became the youngest athlete ever to make a U.S. men’s World Championships team at age 17 in 1997. Gatson made his debut at the senior level in the 1998 International Team Championships in Cincinnati, winning a team gold medal. Gatson made a remarkable comeback from multiple knee injuries to win the 2003 Men’s National Championships Qualifier and finish second at the 2003 U.S. Championships. He most recently helped the U.S. men's team win a silver team medal at the Olympic Games in Athens. He currently lives at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs and is a member of the OTC Resident Training Program under coach Vitaly Marinitch. Gatson is active in the Make A Wish program in Colorado and he enjoys swimming, basketball, and drawing. He has a D value move named after him on the parallel bars.
Brandon Gatson- Performed on the original “Star Search” as a dancer and has released a CD in Chile. He’s also a an actor whose appearances include tv, movies and a video with Christina Aguilera.
Military and other Government Service
Ms. Laura Oliveria (formerly Lambries)-US Airforce
Justin Raper-US Airforce
James Brown-US Army
Don Gray-US Army
Civic & Community Organizations
Adam Borgia- Eagle Scout, currently on mission for his church.
Leading "the way"
Dear guest and future student:
Our Black Belt Success System and Leadership programs are designed to help students discover their unique strengths and tailor a goal plan to fit each persons individual needs. Whether a students dream is to earn a legendary USA Martial Arts Black Belt, get in shape to be healthy and strong, or build confidence or get an education about a cultural tradition, USA Martial Arts has one of the finest educational curriculums available.
USA Martial Arts is carrying on a proud tradition of the pursuit of noble character through the study of the Martial Way. The foundation of that way is a set of powerful life principles and success skills that transcend the USA Martial Arts training hall and influence daily life. That is why thousands of students report being more confident from knowing they can defend themselves, overcome fears, improve grades or get promotions at work. This timeless wisdom promotes a confident healthy lifestyle, personal responsibility, education, and good citizenship.
USA Martial Arts intermediate and advance curriculum is made available because of our many resources, one of the most important is being lead by an authentic Master Instructor. This allows students to learn more advanced techniques, weaponry, history and experience things that other schools simply cannot offer. Many of these techniques are from advanced levels of Black Belt. More importantly, USA Martial Arts offers its students a commitment to help them reach their dreams from a dedicated staff that truly care about each person in our family.
USA Martial Arts is proud to have some of the highest trained instructors in Martial Arts and more importantly, teaching. They lead by example, encourage, mentor and guide students to achieve things they often thought were impossible.
Every social situation has a leader. It is our goal at USA Martial Arts to have that person be you or your child. USA Martial Arts students have the tools to stand strong for what they believe in with uncommon inner strength, courage and a healthy mind and body. These programs are specifically designed to build enthusiam toward goals, accelerate learning, develop powerful leadership life skills, and recognize outstanding students.
We look forward to the honor of serving you. 
Respectfully,
John Nottingham & the USA Martial Arts Staff
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"...They Have Confidence and Compassion"
"The young people who have studied Martial Arts under Master Nottingham have so much to offer the world."
I made the commitment to bring my son to USA Martial Arts because he was young and exhibiting problems with self-confidence, but I continued the commitment because of the young adults that were involved with this program. The young people who have studied Martial Arts under Master Nottingham have so much to offer the world. They know what it is to work for something and then obtain the goal. They have confidence in themselves, but more importantly, these young people have compassion for others, and are modest about their skills. They have the ability to face fears and overcome them and tend to become leaders in school and work. As parents, we work diligently to provide our children with the best education possible, but what USA Martial Arts offers is an education in life skills. For anyone considering martial arts for their children or themselves, I would challenge them to come view a class and pay attention to the kind of people involved with this program. These people continue to grow and succeed in martial arts and in life."
-JoAnne Ramirez, Mom
and USA Martial Arts student, Mesa
"...she took on leadership qualities"
"Thank you for all you do for your students and community. Our experience with USA Martial Arts: I’d like to start by saying that Gaby has always been a great kid. She expressed an interest in the martial arts around the age of six. When she was eight, we enrolled her in the trial program at USA Martial Arts, which was conveniently located within the same facility that Gaby’s twin sister took gymnastics. Being a part of this organization improve Gaby’s discipline, her self esteem, her physical ability, she took on and developed leadership qualities, and has acquired an enormous amount of respect for herself and others. She has since acquired her Black Belt at the tender age of eleven. She has always been a kind person, but within the Leadership Program at USA Martial Arts, Gaby has really been able to display her ability to empathize and mentor the younger students. Watching her succeed has stimulated both my wife and I to set and achieve fitness goals for ourselves. In most cases, children learn from their parents, but in our case, we have learned about goal setting from Gaby. In closing, we feel as though Mr. Bravo, Master Nottingham and the whole USA Martial Arts family has more than delivered on all of their promises. We are a part of their family and we feel honored and blessed to say that they are a part of ours."
-Arturo Gonzalez, M.D. Pediatrician,
Father of Gaby Gonzalez and IMPACT
program member, Scottsdale
"I thought the school was crazy...until i saw the change"
"When I was approached about the Leadership Program, I thought that Ms. Templeman and the rest of the staff had lost their minds."
I was thinking to myself (although I would never say it out loud), what are they thinking? My son, Troy, is 6 years old, what does he know about leadership? Then as I heard more… I really thought Ms. Templeman was losing it. And what could my son possibly learn from this?
Let me give you a little background on Troy. He started karate when he was 4. At that time I was seriously wondering what would calm my child down. And once again, after speaking with Ms Lambries, I thought the school was crazy. There was no way karate would help. Boy was I wrong.
So my husband and I decided to try Leadership, what could it hurt? The first class I spent cringing, thinking Troy has no idea what is going on. After that class, he decided he was going to start taking a book and being like the “big guys”. Well, being in first grade, writing is a new world to him. So I let him try – to my amazement he took notes, not notes like adults take, but de did it on his own. Then he did the homework assignment and turned it in. Although Ms. Templeman did have some “challenges” reading it, he did it.
About three weeks after Troy started in Leadership, I went to his teacher at school to see how he was doing. His teacher asked what we had done to Troy, she noticed in the last few weeks he had stopped acting like the class clown and straightened himself out. When I told her it was the Leadership Program at his karate class, she was so impressed that she immediately asked for the schedule so she could come and see what Troy was doing.
I explained a bit of the program to her and about the lead by example philosophy and she told me certainly was keeping up with the philosophy. So for those of you like us and not sure and questioning about how this could help, here is a true story of not only what karate has done for us, but what the Leadership Program has done for a 6 year old boy who spent many days in trouble." -Angela Mone, Mother of
6yo Troy Glendale
"...does his chores after asking him only once."
Since Daniel has been in your program, he has been a changed young man. He listens to his Mom and Dad, and he does his chores after asking him only once. He keeps his room in order, as well….He is a great student and was Student of The Month in September. He loves to come to Karate class and his mother and I still have a hard time getting used to being called Yes Sir and Yes Ma’am. We are very proud of him and we appreciate everything and everyone here who has touched his life for the positive.
-Mr. & Mrs. Mariotti, parents of Daniel
"...confidence has improved-overcame fears."
Nathen’s self-confidence has improved a great deal and he is overcoming his social fears. Just last weekend he climbed a wall over 60 feet tall on our family rock climbing day. He has never reached the top before. He was very proud but not boastful.
-Ms. Penny Medlock, mother of Nathen
"...she did what was right in spite of the peer pressure..."
There is a new student in Kayla’s 2nd grade class who was passing hurtful note about another student. When Kayla saw it, she wadded it up and didn’t want to have anything to do with it because she knew it was wrong, and that it would hurt his feelings. She did this even though the other students were laughing and making a game of it.
With this action, Kayla demonstrated integrity and self control, as she did what was right in spite of the peer pressure to join in.
Also, Kayla had 21 merits in her first week, by far the most in her class! She is setting the example in her class for being focused and getting all her work done.
-Eric Ballard – Father of Kayla, USA Martial Arts Student & Professional Pilot, Mesa |
"...we are met with such enthusiasm and encouragement!"
This letter is for ALL Instructors and Students in the Tuesday and Thursday class that my family and I have had the opportunity to work with. We, the Fox Family, want to thank EACH of you for making this one of the best experiences we have had – individually & together. You all exude with “Black Belt” pride and attitude and have made us feel at home here. (And being new to this area – you have helped to make our transition a very positive one!) At every class – from fellow lower belts to the many helpful upper belts that assist in class – we are met with such enthusiasm and encouragement! We thank you all so much and hope this letter will server as one big “Blue” stripe on each deserving belt!
With much gratitude,
-April, Chris and Ashley, “The Fox Family”, Mesa |
Black Belt looks back and
sees, "...the support has
always been there."
Now that I am a Black Belt at USA Martial Arts, I often look back on my training and realize how much my martial arts “family” and skills have positively impacted my life. I have been at USA Martial Arts for six years and have seen many friends come and go, yet the support has always been there. When I was struggling with my training and unmotivated to attend classes, my instructors and fellow classmates encouraged me to push myself farther than I thought possible. From my training throughout the last six years, I have gained so much that it is hard to explain with words. I’ve become stronger mentally and physically, continue to strive beyond my expectations, devise goal plans and structured schedules to achieve such goals, established myself as a person, as well as realized the friendships I have made through my martial arts “family”.
-Lianne Russo, high school student, Glendale |
"...makes bed without complaining."
Brian has improved very much since starting the program. He now makes his bed, brushes his teeth, and goes to bed on time without complaining. He even helps out around the house. Yes Ma’am and Yes Sir are a new part of his vocabulary. Thank you very much!"
-Mr. & Mrs. Leggett, Mother of Brian, Mesa |
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