Hi Everyone.

I just want to let you know that as this year comes to an end that all year long I have been working on the Ultimate Black Belt Test curriculum.  I will be going to San Francisco in February to perform in front of 100 or so black belts from all over the country and presenting the work I have done this past year to my instructor.  

Quite frankly I have not met all of the requirements that he asked me to do this year, so I am a bit nervous and yet I feel quite confident in what I have been able to accomplish.  But 2010 is  a new year with a new set of requirements.  And in 2011 there will be another opportunity to perform for my instructor again.  Of course he is monitoring all that I am doing all year long.  You see the test is not a one day performance.  It is in fact - what you do all year that really counts.  

The year of 2010 is very exciting because we will be working in conjunction with one of the biggest names in the martial arts world, B.J. Penn.  His advisors and coaches will be giving us workouts and things to do all year long.  So here is my invitation for you.

I am inviting students to take this journey or at least some part of it with me this year.  The requirements are simple.  Give 100%, Do everything you can, support me and encourage me to meet all the requirements and help me where you can.  I met almost all of the physical requirements this year - but I can do better.  I needed better discipline on some of the mental and writing requirements, and that is where your support comes in to play.  

What is in it for you?  I will promise you that those who worked out with me this year had a very good year on many levels.  Physically, mentally, spiritually,  and emotionally.  I had a range of ages that worked with me and they all grew as did I.  This year I am going to publish my workout times and invite you to join me when you can.  There will be physical, mental and spiritual work.  No pushing - just gentle guiding.  If you want to talk to any of those that worked with me this past year, just let me know and I will put you in touch with them.  

You will have opportunities for an entire year that will just make a difference.  Here are the details.

If you are a student the cost is $100 down and $25 per month for the year.  You will receive full use of the cardio room,  your regular classes as well as many other work out times.  11 AM Monday - Friday, 8 AM on Saturday plus Monday and Wednesday at 6:15 PM and Friday at 5:30 PM.  You will be introduced to several other forms of martial arts with great instructors and one on one time with me.  You will be introduced to students from across the US and will have opportunities for some very special projects.  

This is a real great offer when you think about how you will have access to Master Callos and many others.  You will have access to me 24 hours a day.  Yes you will have my cell phone and I will be coaching you or your child to have the best year of their life.  You will see the benefits of martial arts training in your life at a very high level.  

If you are not a student and would like to create some massive changes in your life or if you have something that you always wanted to do but have not done it to date you are still invited to join me.  We will sculpt out a program for you personally that will help you to reach your goals for the year.  The cost will be $165 per month.  Now in case you think the tuition is too much I want you to know that my tuition with Master Callos is $600 per month plus all of the trips and other things that come up during the year.  

While you consider this please ask me about who went on this journey with me this year so you can talk to them about what they got out of the experience.  Then consider if this is something you would like to journey on.  I hope you can join me.  It would be a huge help for me to reach and fulfill all the requirements of the Live Like a Champion program.