Go beyond Think Like a Black Belt to being one

Here at Think Like a Black Belt website and in my free ebook of the same name, I teach non-martial arts skills, mental toughness, protecting against emotional predators, and street smarts.

So where do you start if you want to go beyond learning how to think like a black belt and start training to be one?

Perhaps you’ve always wanted to train in a martial art or want to get back into it. Where’s a good starting point and review site to motivate and inform?

If you this is you, I highly recommend you head over to Deb and Neil Jeffreys’ site taekwondo-information.org.

Deb and Neil started their martial arts journey in the UK 2004 after watching their daughter Leah train. They moved to Australia in 2008 and continue to train hard as a family.

The couple started their website to give both positive and encouraging information about the martial arts.

According to Deb, “I used to think martial arts was about tough men smashing tiles with their bare hands. I had no idea that families trained together. And it had never crossed my mind that a middle aged woman like me could give it a go or would want to give it a go.”

She adds, “With that thought in mind we were absolutely determined that our site would make people feel welcome. And make anyone feel that they can give training a try. We focus on encouraging beginners on every page. And we encourage others to share their stories. This way they in turn they encourage others.”

Some of the positive changes the Jeffreys family underwent are:

• Physical fitness and mental strength – these things make day to day life easier.
• Increased self-confidence and self-esteem – so more good things come to us.
• Knowing we can all defend ourselves – nice to know your daughter will fight back!
• Stronger family bonds – families that kick together generally stick together.
• Great new friends and fantastic opportunities – like 12 mates training in the Korean mountains.
• And an overall sense of well-being we never dreamed was possible.

“I guess if you find something so positive you want to share it,” Deb notes with a passion for her art.

And share it they have. They’ve received feedback from all over the world and from all kinds of people — from soldiers in the US military to teenagers in Iran.

Deb feels encouraged herself because they all say one thing … “Thanks! — thanks for the tips and advice. Thanks for the encouragement. And thanks for being there for us.”

“It seems we are connecting with all kind of people and that’s amazing to us! It makes all the hours at the keyboard even more worthwhile.”

Their best, one piece of advice for those wanting to start training?

“Do something about starting your journey… now! And don’t stop moving forwards until you are on a mat in a martial arts suit! ”

You can start here by checking out their page on choosing a martial art.

For their unique and fascinating story, check out their about page “Our Journey” here.

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Lori Hoeck

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