Because Acclaim training is demanding, and the human body tends to be lazy, ones mind must employ discipline until the body adapts. But, if a self defeatist attitude exists, "ho-hum", "detachment", or "protest" then training will be far less constructive - even a waste of time.  A keen attitude and healthy desire for training must be maintained throughout ones career in protective arts, else a student will wane with time.

While years of "BASICS" repetition in protective art is core, a student must not dismiss their value on any level of proficiency. Beginner classes are always open to advanced students who continue to hone their basic and advanced skills. 

  In fact, Sensei recommends at the very least "one or more" beginner classes should be attended by all ranking students each week. Plainly, Acclaim's unique matrix system is a taskmaster of repetition, but still, repetition, even when one fully understands its essential worth, is never easy.

With regard to training performance, a good deshi should never be content with status quo attainment. True, a seasoned instructor should always encourage students to push their limits; go a little harder, a little faster, a little farther, perfecting technique,... but, ts up to the student to actually "go for it!" Ultimately, we ourselves must press beyond our previous limits and reach for new levels of ability and performance.

Acclaims training formats include required traditional and classical elements familiar to Okinawan martial arts. In addition, Acclaim  incorporates Phase & Matrix systems, plus a unique touch of ancient Te training/conditioning which must be experienced to appreciate.