Personal Best Karates Unique New Web Site A Kick" for Students

Where are kids (and adults) getting their kicks" these days? Personal Best Karates sleekly renovated Web site, found at www.personalbestkarate.com.

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Personal Best Karates Unique New Web Site
A Kick" for Students

DATELINE: NORTON, FOXBORO, AND SOUTH EASTON, MA, OCTOBER 9, 2002...Where are kids (and adults) getting their kicks" these days? Personal Best Karates sleekly renovated Web site, found at www.personalbestkarate.com.

Personal Best Karate, with locations in Norton, Foxboro and South Easton, MA, recently announced the re-launch of their renovated Web site which now offers four comprehensive categories -- Childrens Programs, Adult Programs, Franchise Opportunities and a proprietary Members Only" section that includes instructions in specific karate moves, such as kicks.

Website Teaches Martial Arts Moves
Personal Best Karate students can now access the exclusive Members Only" section, which is designed to help them excel in Martial Arts by recreating each kick and move with graphics and detailed step-by-step instructions. While visiting the Members Only section, students now have access to Calendars and Schedules, Belt Requirements, Recommended Reading or they may obtain extensive detail about Personal Best Karate policies, procedures and staff.
   
Personal Best Karate founder, Fourth Degree Black Belt and two time world champion Christopher Rappold explains, We believe in the power of praise and we offer a positive learning environment that encourages students to come to us if they have questions or need extra help learning Martial Arts moves. Weve gone a step further by incorporating the Martial Arts moves into our Web site so children and adults can study them and practice at home. Its all about having the right tools, and our Web site offers students that additional learning tool."

To learn more about Personal Best Karates Childrens Programs, Adult Programs and Franchise Opportunities, visit www.personalbestkarate.com.

Personal Best S.T.A.R. Program
Personal Best Karate incorporates the S.T.A.R. Program into childrens programming which reinforces the centers character-based lessons in responsible behavior. Personal Best Karates S.T.A.R. (Stop, Think, Act, Review -- developed by the Jefferson Center for Character Education) program is a decision making model that encourages children to stop and think before they act and then review their action when solving problems and resolving conflicts.
   

Harmony of Community and Karate
From the Turkey Brigade" which helps feed over 500 families each Thanksgiving to providing nearly 1,000 toys annually for Toys for Tots", Personal Best Karate has made it an integral part of its mission to make a positive impact on the community. Personal Best Karate embraces this philosophy and several charitable events are planned at the locations in the near future.

Control, Confidence and Strength
Personal Best Karate centers feature a wide range of classes including a Karate Ranger program for young children (3-6) and Martial Arts programs for Young Adults (7-12), Teen (13 and up) and Adult (13 and up). With something for everyone, Personal Best Karate also offers Exec-U-Fit, Kickboxing and Family programs.

Partnering in Excellence
Personal Best Karate offers an ambitious Partnering in Excellence" program launched by Fourth Degree Black Belt, two time World Champion and founder of Personal Best Karate, Christopher Rappold. The program is designed for those who are interested in owning and operating their own karate studio. For information on the program, please call Personal Best Karate or visit www.personalbestkarate.com.

Personal Best Karate centers are conveniently located at 250 East Main Street, Norton, MA, 36 Commercial Street, Foxboro, MA and 594 Washington Street, South Easton, MA. For more information about programs and scheduling, please call (508) 285-5425 or visit www.personalbestkarate.com.