January - LINXX Academy of Martial Arts

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“LINKING PRACTICAL DEFENSE AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT” The Art of Persistence Persistence is the single most important attribute of a successful martial artist. Persistence can be defined by a number of different character traits, including concentration, desire, discipline, ambition, regular attendance to understand the movements, constant awareness of what helps or hurts progress, and, finally, belief in your ability to perform. The biggest evolutionary steps originate in the mind, while muscles, lungs, movements, and ability to perform simply help express those steps. In other words, if you believe you can do it, you eventually will. Through trial and error, LINXX Academy hopes to have found a healthy balance between providing a very challenging environment as well as a supportive place of learning for students. Since our humble beginnings, we have held thousands of tests, including belt tests, endurance round tests, combination tests, physical fitness tests, and tests in character and morals, to name a few. Each test is important in its own right. From time to time, students fail certain tests, whether from lack of preparation and attendance, not showing enough heart during an endurance round, or simply being unfit. Regardless of the reason, these failures, if used correctly and with the right persistent mindset, can be extremely valuable to one’s growth. These failures are paramount because they inspire students to persevere, and try harder the next time. Success and fulfillment rarely inspire or require introspection. Students will always learn more about themselves from their failures. It is important for students to know that if the desire and will are there, your fellow students and instructors will support you and help you succeed. It is rewarding to the entire Academy when a student fails, thinks it over, remakes or remodels him/herself, and then tries again. With enough persistence and an “all in” attitude, a student can pass any test and ultimately reach any rank or goal. The LINXX Master’s Club Pedro Sauer, Helio Gracie and Frank Cucci The study of martial arts is something that you can do forever, and can easily become a lifelong journey. Students who have earned the esteemed rank of Black Belt have proven they have a sound foundation in the fundamentals. They have the knowledge and skills that will enable them to grow and build upon what they have learned. This is why we have developed the Master’s Club, for students who are on a quest to continue moving forward beyond Black Belt and become true masters of their craft. Students are often in awe when they see our instructors execute incredible moves, like when Evan Taylor performs his spinning back kick at graduation, or when Frank Cucci, Jr. and Dan Brooks perform dynamic striking combinations. What students often don’t realize is that none of these individuals have ever stopped training. They may have achieved Black Belt 10 years ago, but chose to go onto the path of mastery. Not only do they enjoy martial arts training, but it has helped in their lifestyle in becoming more focused and disciplined. The Master’s Club requires a significant investment in time and dedication, and can become one of the most rewarding aspects of your life. Once in the Master’s Club, there are several Black Belt degrees that students can strive to achieve. The first opportunity is 1st degree Black Belt, which is a 12-month program designed to sharpen and perfect your skills. Beyond that, students train for 2 years to advance each degree level. The choice to continue growing as a martial artist beyond Black Belt is truly up to the individual. We push all of our students to earn Black Belt, which is a significant achievement that will always stay with you. Joining the Master’s Club is a personal decision, but we strongly encourage you to continue training. For students who simply wish to maintain their knowledge and skills, we offer the Black Belt maintenance plan which allows you to train once a week. For those who want to continue their journey and become a true leader among our community, the Master’s Club is for you.
Little LINXX White – White/Yellow Keegan Hall Katherine Hess Noah Chlan Brook Yeany Georgia Rufi Lilly Baldwin White/Yellow – White/Orange Julian Fernandez Noah Rivera Tommy Reader Total Defense White – Yellow Tommy Rabenold Titan Beyer Ian Bollinger Grayson Bollinger Lilly Purdy Patrick Purdy Brandon Maggio Kailey Reynolds Nadia Musnick Yellow – Orange Marcos Christodonte Khamya Christodonte Romesh Kahatapitiya Victor Celmar Mya Painter Tyler Seleen Chase Brittain Czar Gentius-Harris Eli Valov Henry Valov Abbigail Valov Trent Schwartz Lauren Schwartz J.P. Siegel Graham Rufi Louyi Chen Romesh Kahatapit Orange – Green Kalil Medina Shane Canales David Gomez Jasmine Bugarin Layne South Chandler South Alex Carmen Kaden Holsinger Ed Shea Daved Halloway Travis Vaughan Green – Blue Jailen Thompson Ethan Fellman Mason Wright Diego Fernandez Alan Ledezma Ben Dixon Blue – Blue Tip Tyrin Freeman Alexis Ritter Noah Bugarin Cody Colbert Noah Lawrence Emily Robson Kevin Ledezma Blake Cassada December Graduates Blue Tip – Purple Jonathan Austin Macrae Hope Purple – Purple Tip Justin Nelson Dominic Pizzini Daniela Pizzini Nate Page Maximus Barker Gabe Raynor Thomas Brodowski Purple Tip – Red Zackary Howell Ronald Lacher Kahlil Turner Sofia Feliciano Mercedes Feliciano Wes Arnold Red – Red Tip Dylan Esteban Walker Hope Daniel Bojo Christina Bojo Brendan Poulos Jenna Nugent Josh Hoskins Red Tip – Red One David Worret Red One – Red One Tip Logan Reardon Austin Jobin Red One Tip – Brown Jackson Howell Will Harwell Brown – Brown Tip Diadra Hill Lawrence Bernardo Brown One – Brown One Tip Justine Jabon Manny Sanchez Alston Harwood Brown One Tip – Brown/Black Chris Lawler Meilani Bitanga Summer Bronco Lucas Johnson Logan Johnson Junior Jiu-Jitsu Green – Green/Blue Paul Sanchez Purple -Purple/Brown Jackson Dick Thai Boxing White – Yellow Viridiana Calderon Cyrus Cujardo Matt Orr Briar Nelson Yellow – Orange Pian Price Orange – Green Robert Reukauf Lexy Zemke Tristan Giesinger Claire Evangelista Deven Neves Green – Blue Angel Perez Natalie Engel Samantha Miller Brian Neves Blue – Blue Tip Justin Schlossberg Blue Tip – Purple Matt Lindsey Purple Tip – Red Ryan Sheffer Deven Rouse Red – Red Tip September Gabbert Red Tip – Red One Chase Lassiter Red One – Red One Tip Ian Keller Red One Tip – Brown Henry Alvarez Brown Tip – Brown One Calvin Loper Brown One – Brown One Tip Chrishalee Monzaga Brown One Tip – Brown/Black Chris Monzaga Adult Jiu-Jitsu White – White One Chris Diaz White Two – White Three Ronny Whitt White Three – White Four Erik Graef Matt Lindsay White Four – Blue Guy Inmon Troy Lancaster Raiford Pearce Bud Trent Blue – Blue One Briar Nelson Abdallah Daher Blue Three – Blue Four Caitlin Massie Importance of the Tip Test As each student progresses towards the goal of Black Belt, he/she will eventually have to take a tip test. The tip test is a pass/fail examination given in between ranks, starting after a student earns Blue Belt. It serves as a way for the instructor to check the status of a student’s progression and see if there is a specific area which they need to improve before advancing. For students in the Total Defense program, the tip test is performed early in the week prior to graduation and assesses a student’s ability to perform a variety of self-defense movements to demonstrate knowledge and effectiveness of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Students perform hip throws, releases, and other counter-techniques to defend against the most common and realistic situations, including grabs, holds, chokes, and headlocks. Tip tests can be very challenging for young students and may require extra practice at home with a training partner, such as parents or siblings. We also encourage students to spend extra time with instructors after class, and taking a 30-minute private lesson is always a good option. For students in the Master LINXX Thai Boxing program, the tip test is performed on graduation night and includes performing high-intensity endurance rounds. The endurance rounds assess the ability of the student to effectively put together both offensive and defensive techniques in a situation that simulates an actual match. It is an interactive assessment of physical fitness, endurance, and skill level. Students compete against a pad holder and are required to perform a certain number of strikes in a given time, all while defending themselves from the pad holder’s attacks. By performing self-defense techniques at this level, students gain confidence in their overall training. To prepare for tip tests, we recommend students include some extra jogging into their daily workout routine to increase cardio endurance, additional bag work after class or at home, or take a private lesson with the instructor of your choice. STAR Theme of the Month Goal Setting A goal is something that one’s efforts or actions are intended to attain or accomplish. Goal setting is important for every martial artists in order to grow and succeed. By setting a high goal for yourself, such as achieving Black Belt, you will continually challenge both your body and mind. With enough perseverance, determination, and belief in yourself, you will eventually succeed in reaching your goal. “Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.” – Thomas Jefferson STAR Assignment due January 31
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