Dear Friend, 

   As you can see, I have attached a “Million Dollar Bill” to the top of this letter. Why have I done this? Actually there are two reasons:

1. I have something very important to tell you, and I wanted to be sure I got your attention.

2. I’d like to share a very important story – that is directly related to $1,000,000.00 and I thought it would be a great way to “break the ice.” 

   The story?

Well – here it is. 

   I have surveyed all my black belts plus parents, my adult classes and even my staff development class just to ask a simple question: 

   Now, you’ve got to suspend disbelief for a second on this one…… 

   What if I possessed a “time-machine” and could transport back to the moment that you decided to commit to Black Belt (and beyond) at Tri-Star Martial Arts Academy. What if I could travel back – and, while traveling back take back all of the skills, knowledge, attitude, friends, andaccomplishments that you’ve achieved on the way to Black Belt? 

   If I had that ability – how much would I have to pay you to allow me to take away all you’ve accomplished due to your association with Tri-Star Martial Arts Academy? 

   Well – often there is a stunned silence among the participants – and, their parents. 

   Then I ask – what if I reimbursed 100% of everything you ever paid in tuition, events, equipment – If I reimbursed everything that you’ve paid – and, even paid $25 or even $50 per hour for the time you’ve spent? Would you take me up on the offer? 

   In every instance – literally 100’s of times the answer is a RESOUNDING – NO WAY! 

   Well, I then ask. …. What if I upped the ante? How about $50,000.00? No wait… Better yet, how about $100,000.00? For $100,000.00 would you let me take back everything you’ve learned and accomplished through Tri-Star Martial Arts Academy? 

   Again – a RESOUNDING – NO WAY! 

   Ok, Ok – I reply. Maybe that’s not enough to really change your life. Lets think about a REALLY BIG number! 

   How about $1,000,000.00 (One Million Dollars!) 

   Now come on – that’s A LOT of money – what about $1,000,000.00? 

   If I could give you $1,000,000.00 cash – would you let me take back everything you’ve learned at Tri-Star Martial Arts Academy? – and, take a different path 3, 4, or 5 years ago? 

   What do you think 30 Black Belts their parents and all of my staff development class– have unanimously said to that outrageous proposition? 

   $1,000,000.00 just to have decided NOT to have trained to Black Belt at Tri-Star Martial Arts Academy? 

   Can you guess? 

   Well you are right.

EVERY one of them have said NO! All of these Black Belts said the experience was not only worth $1,000,000.00 but literally was PRICELESS! 

   Now, you may be thinking one of two self-defeating ideas. 

   First, well that’s them… How do I know that I will be able to achieve Black Belt under the high standards of Tri-Star Martial Arts Academy? 

   Well. Frankly each of our teachers and school operators are trained for 100’s of hours – on the teaching and developmental skills necessary to achieve Black Belt. And, They have all been taught how to check for aptitude and attitude for a strong Black Belt candidate. And, to qualify prospective candidates to be allowed to train to Black Belt and beyond. 

   Guess what? 

   We are ready to train you to Black Belt and beyond – and, to earn the Recognized symbol of achievement in Martial Arts – Tri-Star Martial Arts Academy’s Black Belt. 

   Second, Ok, Ok – they all achieved those incredible results – but, for me it just seems like to much time, effort, and money. Why would I want to do this? 

   Well – you are right about one thing. 

   Without commitment there is no achievement. 

   Is it worth the time, effort, and money? Well – ask ANY Tri-Star Martial Arts Academy Black Belt and you will find that they believe their achievement to be worth 100 times or even 1,000 times what it cost them in time, effort, and in money. Without exception – they believe that no other use of their time an resources would have had the same – life-long, permanent, improvement in their life that Tri-Star Martial Arts Academy has had. 

   Any way – why have I written you this week – and, explained our Black Belt system at great length? 

   Well, 

   This month you have been evaluated by your instructors and they have unanimously approved you to be accepted into the Tri-Star family of Black Belts. 

   I am hoping that you will take the time to sit down with me this week to discuss the specifics of our Master Club and Leadership program so that you also may be allowed to train to Black Belt (and beyond!) 

   As I’m sure you know – I work with all Tri-Star Martial Arts students during the Black Belt preparation cycle. We are a black belt school looking to train you to Black Belt and beyond. 

   Honestly, I hope to be able to personally work with you in 2 ½ to 3 years – and, then sit and ask you “What if I had a ‘time-machine’ and could travel back in time and……. 

   Thank you! 

   Sincerely, 



   Duane K. Brumitt, Jr.
4th Degree Master Instructor
Owner and Chief Master Instructor–Tri-Star Martial Arts Academy

P.S. Please call Cindy @ 815-932-5425 to set an appointment today to see if you qualify for either our Leadership Program or Master Club.

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