How to Stay Focused in School and Life

Chief Master Von Schmeling has been teaching martial arts for over 30 years now. His students respect him not only for his teaching style and for his tremendous experience but also for the way he helped them grow in different stages of their lives. “One of the most valuable lessons I teach my students is how to become the best possible version of themselves.” Therefore, it’s amazing to see how martial arts help kids. “It teaches them the discipline to make the right choice at the right time,” Chief Master Von Schmeling explains. That unique view of discipline is what separates Victory Martial Arts from other schools. “We make discipline fun.” But what made Chief Master Von Schmeling interested in martial arts? “Lack of confidence I had as a teenager. Martial arts helped me boost my confidence to build the lifestyle I have today.”

Master Hermann Von Schmeling has been teaching martial arts for more than 27 years and holds a 7th Degree Black Belt. He first joined the martial arts world as a young boy amazed by the legacy his father created. “One of the things I love the most about my job is our team members and families of Victory,'' says Master Hermann Von Schmeling. “The delivery of the life skills and community is what separates Victory Martial Arts from other schools.” “At Victory students learn how to be the best version of themselves through martial arts,” he explains. “They learn how to be young independent self-sufficient human beings.” But teaching martial arts had a huge impact on his life too. “Martial arts has changed my life,” says Master Hermann Von Schmeling. “I’ve been teaching these life skills and reinforcing the same values as a parent now.”

“Martial arts build my character and guide me in all stages of my life!'' Master Nery starts his story. He was just a 5 year old when he joined the martial arts world! “My parents took me to a class and I fell in love with it!”, he explains. He has been teaching for more than 30 years now. “I love seeing students progress and grow,” he says. “Training martial arts helps children develop discipline, grow self-esteem, and improve their focus and social skills.” And his classes help kids to adopt some valuable life lessons. “Structure, discipline, fun…this is how you can describe my classes. Immense knowledge, so my students can apply what they’ve learned in everyday life. They become role models for others,” explains Master Nery.

Master John Faett struggled with the lack of confidence as a kid. “I joined the world of martial arts because I needed confidence as a kid,”starts his story Master Faett. “I’ve been teaching for more than 26 years now and I have a 7th Degree Black Belt,” he says. “ Everything great in my life comes from martial arts.” That’s why he loves helping families. “Families that kick together, stick together,” he explains. “Kids learn valuable skills through structure and discipline.” And that focus on families makes Victory Martial Arts unique. “You can’t find that family environment anywhere else,” says Master Faett.

“Martial arts changed my life by making me a confident, strong person who loves themselves and wants the best for others,” Master Chambers starts his story. But he wasn’t always full of confidence. “I joined the martial arts world because my parents wanted an activity that would help boost my confidence and self-esteem,” he explains. “My brother started training first and when I saw class I couldn’t wait to start too.” He has been teaching for more than 20 years now, has a 6th Degree Black Belt, and he adores his job. “I love being able to make an impact on so many people’s lives. From students, to the team, and beyond,” says Master Chambers. “I find it so fulfilling to be able to help others.” He also stresses the difference that martial arts makes in his students' lives. “Martial arts helps children have more focus and motivation to do well in school and life,” he says. “The tangibility of earning stripes because of good behavior at home and school is a motivational tool to bring out the best in children.” And Victory uses martial arts as an avenue to help improve students’ confidence and discipline. “I believe Victory is one of the few schools out there that focuses on self-improvement on purpose. You also can’t find a community like the Victory community where everyone feels like they are on a team,” explains Master Chambers.