The 5 Keys to World Class Performance

5 Keys to World Class Performance

1. PREPARATION

The most important first step to a world class performance is the proper planning and preparation. Your child has to know and understand where they are going, what is required of them, gain a sense of safety in their support and leadership and finally gain confidence in their skills and themselves through regular challenge, focused effort, positive feedback and constructive review. Preparation is the map and compass that is needed before they get themselves in the wilderness. I can guarantee that PMA will teach your child to fully prepare for their event so that they can step into their spotlight and seize the moment!

We will breakdown the performance into manageable steps that allows our EDRI process to aim for excellence.

Every movement is scrutinized and repeated until it becomes second nature. With a guided plan, the student

becomes more focused and disciplined and with this clarity, achievement is more efficient and attainable.

2. PRESENTATION

Presentation is a critical element of performance because it is the immediate mirror to the performers preparation. PMA will teach your child how their appearance and actions are important. We will teach them to care for the tools of their trade in a way that embodies excellence and offers a sense of self-worth, discipline and respect. How your child appears in the spotlight can be the difference between success and failure. As well, valuable life skills are taught in the areas of organization, cleanliness, dress and deportment. These are key factors in allowing the martial artist to gain a confident sense of themselves.

3. POISE

How your child carries themselves in the world is of great value to their successful development. Walking in the

world with poise, composure and self-confidence is a huge asset for anyone. PMA teaches participants how to

do just that! As your child’s performance experience grows we will continue to guide their ability to face adversity, challenge and fear with courage, acceptance and strength.

We all want our children to succeed, but how we do this is very important. At PMA we do not allow for vicarious

parenting and the projections and judgements of others. Rather, we aim to allow the child to find their own

performance through trial and error. With the positive support and mentorship that PMA offers, your child will find their way and carry valuable lessons that will transform their life.

4. PRESENCE

One incredible trait of highly successful performers is their ability to step into their role...to step into their spotlight and become the performance. This ability to seize the moment and deliver an incredible performance takes PRESENSE! The projection of a well prepared, confident and authentic person can captivate any audience. At PMA we value every opportunity we have to assist with the development of your child and their ability to reach higher levels of success in all areas of life.

5. PERFORMANCE

The last step is to have the opportunities to perform and present to the world! This is where everything comes

together. The hard work, technical development and anticipation all combine in one moment where your child

gets to show their world who they are! I love this part of martial arts! The success or failure of a moment is not

rooted in a shiny trophy or medal. The quality of the performance is important but secondary to the growth of the participant.

In our society, we praise the champion and the loser is often left with scorn and negativity. At PMA we know there is far more to be gained in defeat. We are challenged on a deeper level. We feel motivated in a way that can allow us to change our world. We learn, grow and ultimately succeed at a far greater level when we have faced and overcome failure, defeat and loss.