Junior Black Belt Final
Saturday, November 7 · 11:00 AM
Show up for them the way they show up for us.
These three have put in years of hard work, sweat, and bruises to get here. They've grown up on these mats, and they understand what it means to be part of BKM.
BLACK BELT FINAL
Saturday, November 7
11:00 AM
116 W Elm Ct, Burbank
Everyone is welcome -- Students from all programs, families, and friends. Come fill the room and cheer them on.
Meet The Candidates
Second Degree Candidate
Adriana
Training since 2018
"Krav Maga is about pushing yourself over your limit and enduring it."
Second Degree Candidate
Arman
Training since 2020
"A true black belt keeps the art alive by sharing it with others."
First Degree Candidate
Leo
Training since 2020
"Earning this belt proves to myself that I can accomplish anything I set my mind to."
WHY IT MATTERS:
Lessons from our Black Belts
Every one of the candidates hit a point where they wanted to stop. They kept coming back anyway. A Black Belt isn’t just talent. It’s years of showing up on the days you don’t want to.
We don't quit.
From their Black Belt Essays:
Adriana
“At first I would get mad that my dad wouldn’t let me quit, but now that I look back, I’m glad, because he knew that it was the right thing.”
Arman
“Yes, it takes a long time to become a black belt, but if you come every day, don’t quit, and do your best each time, you will become a black belt.”
Leo
“There have been moments when I would sit in the car and refuse to go to Krav Maga practice, but I was able to overcome those moments with encouraging words and a little push.”
Community helps us succeed.
Every one of them named the parents, coaches, and training partners who got them here.
From their Black Belt Essays:
Adriana
“In reality, no one can do all of it alone. You can’t practice sparring on a dummy all the time, and you need a real-life partner to be able to test your abilities under pressure.”
Arman
“Nobody earns a black belt alone.”
Leo
“Their support means a lot to me, because if I did not have the support that I needed, I wouldn’t be here.”
From their Black Belt Essays:
Adriana
“I have gotten better at teaching and leading. I can teach material to others and help improve their technique.”
Arman
“If I see that somebody is struggling on buck and roll or kick off from the guard, I should help them through without being bossy. I want people to mirror my good habits.”
Leo
“It is my job to set a good example for the other students on the mat. This includes making sure they line up, have their belts on correctly, and helping them when needed.”
They recognize that they set the standard, and they help others reach it. They line up the lower belts, help teach techniques, and set the example for the students coming up behind them.