Karate for Kids is not Karate - it is Taekwondo

It seems to me that they should be advertising Taekwondo for Kids - NOT... Karate For Kids


ATA Karate for Kids, Martial Arts style is Taekwondo, not Karate. It is known as Songahm Taekwondo, a style specifically developed over the last 20 years by Eternal Grand Master H.U. Lee - The word Taekwondo itself is made up of three Chinese/Korean words: Tae, meaning to kick or jump; Kwon, meaning fist or hand; and Do, which means "the way." Loosely (if not literally), it can be thought of as "The Way of the Hand and Foot." Taekwondo is a Korean martial art and a combat sport. Taekwondo is the national sport of South Korea. It is also regarded as one of the world's most popular martial art in terms of number of practitioners, and sparring, is an official Olympic sporting event.

While famous for its wide range of kicks, Taekwondo also emphasizes breaking power, such as splitting wood and bricks using only the bare hands and feet. Training involves a variety of techniques, to include punching, kicking, dodging, jumping, parrying and blocking. Taekwondo also focuses on sparring especially tournament sparring.

Do Note: Taekwondo is not Karate

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ What is Karate?

Karate may be defined as a weaponless means of self defense. It consists of dynamic offensive and defensive techniques using all parts of the body to their maximum advantage. Karate is one of the most widely practiced martial art forms in the world. Karate rely on physical coordination and mental focus. They were developed in Asia (primarily India, China and Japan) over the course of several thousands of years. In all this time, there have been countless martial arts variations, and there are hundreds of disciplines practiced today.

Modern karate developed out of martial arts forms practiced in Okinawa, an island that is now part of Japan. For hundreds of years, Okinawan martial arts experts honed a variety of combat styles, in part due to the political situation in the area. From time to time, the ruling authorities would ban peasants from possessing any weapons, leaving them with only their own bodies and household items to protect themselves. This played a part in the development of martial arts elsewhere in Asia as well.

The word karate is Japanese for "open hand" (kara means open and te means hand). Te signifies that your main weapon is your body. Instead of an arsenal of swords or guns, the karateka cultivates a personal arsenal of punches, kicks and deflection techniques focusing on Self Defense. Kara relates to the psychology of karate. Karatekas are open to the world around them, making them better equipped to handle any attack.

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Karate develops Character

Goshin Karate & Judo Academy offers programs that develop character as well as a great martial arts skills


The Six Tasks Character Development Program turns philosophy into action.



Six Tasks helps us teach your child by influencing, directing and modifying their behavior. And, Six Tasks is a program unique to the martial arts (this program is not taught in soccer, baseball or gymnastics!).


There's a better way

What better way to teach your child or teen about respect than to have them practice respectful acts?

What better way to teach perseverance, self-discipline, and leadership than to have them develop and apply these traits in their daily lives?

The Six Tasks Character Development Program is the most practical, quantifiable, and intelligent character development program available for young people today.
In fact, the six theme-based tasks involve more than 1000 actions.

Positive Power
Six Task's power is that it develops a positive influence on your child's or teen's behavior both inside and outside our dojo.

Six Tasks helps them to set short-term, challenging, but obtainable goals. They learn life-changing lessons, experience a sense of accomplishment, and have a significant impact on people around them.

The Six Tasks teaches them about respect and courtesy, about teamwork and the value of family, about repetition, proficiency and perseverance, about diet and self-discipline, about mentoring and leadership, about the power of the written word, and the value of education.



How's it work?

The six theme-based tasks are:

Respect: Students record 50 acts of courtesy, kindness and respect.
Teamwork: Students 50 home chores they accomplish.
Perseverance: Students record 1000 repetitions.
Self-discipline: Students record five days of healthy eating.
Leadership: Students record 10 mentoring sessions with one other or multiple students.
Knowledge: Students read two books, and write ten letters and record them.

Most importantly, students are certain to be recognized outside the dojo by their schoolmates, teachers, and other pillars of the community for practicing and applying each of these character-building behaviors.

And, what greater reward is there than that.

So enroll your child or teen in our Karate classes today and start reaping the rewards of the most comprehensive character-building program available. You'll be glad you did!

The Six Tasks Character Development program was created by Tom Callos

Roger Boggs - Sensei
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6245 E. Bell Road #120
Scottsdale, AZ. 85254
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Women's Self Defense Class in Phoenix/Scottsdale

Take a Self Defense Class (See Below)

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You've seen it in movies: A girl walks through an isolated parking garage. Suddenly, an evil-looking guy jumps out from behind an SUV. Girl jabs bad guy in the eyes with her keys — or maybe she kicks him in a certain sensitive place. Either way, while he's squirming, she leaps into her car and speeds to safety.

That's the movies. Here's the real-life action replay: When the girl goes to jab or kick the guy, he knows what's coming and grabs her arm (or leg), pulling her off balance. Enraged by her attempt to fight back, he flips her onto the ground. Now she's in a bad place to defend herself — and she can't run away.

Many people think of self-defense as a karate kick to the groin or jab in the eyes of an attacker. But self-defense actually means doing everything possible to avoid fighting someone who threatens or attacks you. Self-defense is all about using your smarts — not your fists.
Use Your Head

People (guys as well as girls) who are threatened and fight back "in self-defense" actually risk making a situation worse. The attacker, who is already edgy and pumped up on adrenaline — and who knows what else — may become even more angry and violent. The best way to handle any attack or threat of attack is to try to get away. This way, you're least likely to be injured.
One way to avoid a potential attack before it happens is to trust your instincts. Your intuition, combined with your common sense, can help get you out of trouble. For example, if you're running alone on the school track and you suddenly feel like you're being watched, that could be your intuition telling you something. Your common sense would then tell you that it's a good idea to get back to where there are more people around.

Attackers aren't always strangers who jump out of dark alleys. Sadly, teens can be attacked by people they know. That's where another important self-defense skill comes into play. This skill is something self-defense experts and negotiators call de-escalation.

De-escalating a situation means speaking or acting in a way that can prevent things from getting worse. The classic example of de-escalation is giving a robber your money rather than trying to fight or run. But de-escalation can work in other ways, too. For example, if someone harasses you when there's no one else around, you can de-escalate things by agreeing with him or her. You don't have to actually believe the taunts, of course, you're just using words to get you out of a tight spot. Then you can redirect the bully's focus ("Oops, I just heard the bell for third period"), and calmly walk away from the situation.

Something as simple as not losing your temper can de-escalate a situation. Learn how to manage your own anger effectively so that you can talk or walk away without using your fists or weapons.

Although de-escalation won't always work, it can only help matters if you remain calm and don't give the would-be attacker any extra ammunition. Whether it's a stranger or someone you thought you could trust, saying and doing things that don't threaten your attacker can give you some control.

Reduce Your Risks
Another part of self-defense is doing things that can help you stay safe. Here are some tips from the National Crime Prevention Council and other experts:

Understand your surroundings. Walk or hang out in areas that are open, well lit, and well traveled. Become familiar with the buildings, parking lots, parks, and other places you walk. Pay particular attention to places where someone could hide — such as stairways and bushes.
Avoid shortcuts that take you through isolated areas.

If you're going out at night, travel in a group.
Make sure your friends and parents know your daily schedule (classes, sports practice, club meetings, etc.). If you go on a date or with friends for an after-game snack, let someone know where you're going and when you expect to return.

Check out hangouts. Do they look safe? Are you comfortable being there? Ask yourself if the people around you seem to share your views on fun activities — if you think they're being reckless, move on.

Be sure your body language shows a sense of confidence. Look like you know where you're going and act alert.

When riding on public transportation, sit near the driver and stay awake. Attackers are looking for vulnerable targets.

Carry a cell phone if possible. Make sure it's programmed with your parents' phone number. Be willing to report crimes in your neighborhood and school to the police.

Take a Self-Defense Class

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The best way — in fact the only way — to prepare yourself to fight off an attacker is to take a self-defense class. We'd love to give you all the right moves in an article, but some things you just have to learn in person.

A good self-defense class can teach you how to size up a situation and decide what you should do. Self-defense classes can also teach special techniques for breaking an attacker's grasp and other things you can do to get away. For example, attackers usually anticipate how their victim might react — that kick to the groin or jab to the eyes, for instance. A good self-defense class can teach you ways to surprise your attacker and catch him or her off guard.

One of the best things people take away from self-defense classes is self-confidence. The last thing you want to be thinking about during an attack is, "Can I really pull this self-defense tactic off?" It's much easier to take action in an emergency if you've already had a few dry runs.

A self-defense class should give you a chance to practice your moves. If you take a class with a friend, you can continue practicing on each other to keep the moves fresh in your mind long after the class is over.

http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/safety/safebasics/self_defense.html

Roger Boggs - Sensei

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Women's Self Defense Class - Scottsdale Arizona

10 Easy Ways to Become a Victim of Crime

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This article is meant to be a humorous and sarcastic view of the importance of self-defense, especially for women, and how to easily become a victim of crime. Learn the lessons listed below - hint - effective self-defense is the opposite of what you are about to read. Better yet, how many of these things do you find yourself doing? Here are the 10 easy ways you can become a victim of crime time and time again.

1. Ignore Your Surroundings

Don't pay attention to your environment. Just focus on where you are going or better yet, get lost in your thoughts. Don't look around you to see if there are any potential problems. Don't worry about strangers hanging around your car, they're probably just admiring your choice of vehicles. Go ahead and talk on your cell while you're walking to your car or strolling along on the street. Keep your head down and God forbid you make eye contact.

2. Be a Soft Target

Act in a way that says "Pick me, Pick me" to any criminal hanging around. First, be oblivious to everything around see - see #1. Second, act scared. Third, don't make eye contact and slouch. Fourth, don't speak up or look at anyone.

3. Don't Have a Plan

Be a free spirit and spontaneous. Who needs to be prepared? You know that if you are confronted, you will naturally react properly without needing to plan an escape or rehearse a game plan. Don't scan for exits wherever you are. When you're home, don't have an escape plan with your family.

4. Ignore Your Instincts

We're not Neanderthals, why rely on instincts? We are so much more sophisticated, aren't we? Instincts are for animals. Those funny feelings (intuition) we have are really just reaction to spicy food, right? Not some intrinsic early warning system hardwired into our DNA. Ignore your feelings that the group of mooks hanging across the street could be trouble or that your "date" is overly friendly. Without hard evidence, you're just being an irrational, highly emotional female.

5. Always Comply with a Criminal

We all know that when a mook is mugging you or trying to rape you and tells you that he won't hurt you, he really means it. Because, well, criminals get to their esteemed positions by always telling the truth and are really only looking out for your best interests.

6. Give Up Why bother learning self-defense?

It just means that you might have to resist or find a way to escape; and that's just so yesterday. After all, karma has brought you face to face with this situation and there is nothing you can do to get out of it. We all know that by resisting or trying to escape, we are just going to make the criminal more angry and we don't want that, do we? Be a polite victim and the confrontation will pass nicely.

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7. Focus on Complex Techniques

To be really effective you need years and years of martial arts training based on fine motor skills. The simple moves based on gross motor skills are for wimps and just don't look as cool as Jet Li. You really want to show off that great spinning heel kick so that the mook really knows who he is dealing with.

8. Focus on Not Getting Hurt

Let's not ruin that manicure. Getting hurt is uncool. We don't want to get a scratch, bruise, broken bone, or a cut trying to escape. In fact, you probably would rather be found dead, intact, and pretty than alive and injured. You'll look better in a coffin and the manicure will still be intact.

9. Rely on a Lethal Weapon

We all know that criminals are terrified of guns and knives. We also know that you will always carry a gun or knife in that purse that has everything else in it and are ready to use them. Not to mention that the honorable criminal will give you fair warning at 21 feet so that you can pull your gun and take two shots (since 21 feet is the distance it takes for someone to reach you before you can pull out a gun and fire 2 rounds). That would be the most fair and honorable thing to do.

10. Wait to Be Attacked Before Responding

Having been properly trained in the rules of etiquette, you are exceedingly polite and considerate to all of those around you. So you will not say or do anything until someone has already attacked you. After all, you don't want to be seen as rude or be embarrased by yelling "stay back", "no", "what do you want", "I don't want any trouble." Your politeness will protect you from bad things happening to you.

http://www.self-defense-mind-body-spirit.com/victim-of-crime.html

Roger Boggs - Sensei

Goshin Karate & Judo Academy

6245 E. Bell Road #120

Scottsdale, AZ. 85254

480-951-2236

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Karate - Improves Self Confidence

4 Quick Tips to Improve Your Self Confidence

Self confidence is akin to a tool. It provides you with a sense of certainty, and helps you to manage your fears. Self confidence is usually built up through a history of positive experiences, and with an improved sense of self confidence you will find that your esteem and mental state will be greatly improved as well.

If you find yourself unable to summon up courage to voice your own opinion, or to tell someone to back off when you need to, then it is probably a sign that you need to improve your self confidence.

Here are 4 easy tips that will help you do just that.

Tip #1: Set Goals

The first step in gaining self confidence is to set realistic and achievable goals for yourself. These goals should not be unachievable nor out of reach, but should be a challenge for you so that you can improve. No goal is too small, as every little step counts and works towards achieving the next bigger goal. With set goals, you will be able to push yourself to exceed your comfort zone, and it will give you something concrete to work towards.

Tip #2: Control your Feelings

Feelings are strong emotions that can have a big impact on our self confidence. Emotions associated with fear, anxiety or distrust can undermine our self esteem, whilst others like happiness and excitement can increase our self confidence. By being able to control your emotions so that you do not fall prey to negative emotions, you will be able to project positive emotions. This makes it easier for you to act and appear more confident.

Tip #3: Have a Mentor

Pick someone that you trust who will be able to give you the type of guidance that you are looking for. Make sure that it is someone who will not be afraid to push you to achieve your goals, and hold you accountable if you are not reaching them. It can be a friend or a family member, or a professional even. Karate Schools have great mentoring programs.

Tip #4: Take Action

Do not allow yourself to procrastinate (Do it Now) as you need to take active steps in order to build confidence. It is often a vicious cycle if you insist on waiting for your confidence to improve first before taking action to help you grow your self-confidence. Based on the goals that you have set for yourself, set aside an hour or so everyday to work on doing activities that will help you to achieve those targets.

Stop yourself from worrying about being unprepared, or not confident enough to approach new activities. Whilst it is normal to worry, it is important that you do not do so excessively. There are many possibilities open to you, and you need to be receptive to developing your own self-confidence.

By Confidence Building In Building Self Confidence
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Roger Boggs - Sensei

Goshin Karate & Judo Academy

6245 E. Bell Road #120

Scottsdale, AZ. 85254

480-951-2236

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Ten things you can do this Earth Day

Wondering how you can make a difference?

Goshin Karate Students support Earth Day

Wondering how you can make a difference? Here are 10 things you can do to help the planet, whether it's Earth Day or not.

Here are some simple changes one person can make right now…
1) Replace light bulbs with long-lasting compact fluorescent bulbs…
2) …and turn off the lights when you leave a room!
3) Don’t charge your cellphone overnight.
4) Bring your own coffee mug to your favorite java joint.
5) TURN OFF your office computer at the end of the day and on the weekend.
6) Whenever possible, use washable microfiber cloths in place of paper towels.
7) Cancel the phone book delivery (use our online one here!)
8) Collect rainwater and use it for watering outdoor plants.
9) Turn off your dishwasher’s “dry” cycle
10) Sign up for online banking to eliminate paper statements.

For groups or families, celebrate Earth Day by…
1) Planting trees.
2) Creating a community garden.
3) Going for a hike in an endangered area.
4) Coordinating a household hazardous waste collection with your town.
5) Donating old cell phones to save African gorillas (eco-cell.org)
6) Cleaning up a nearby pond, river, stream, etc.

There are small things you can do every day to reverse the effect that climate change is having on our world. One person CAN make a difference. Make every day an “Earth Day”!

This is a great opportunity to brag. Tell someone what you're doing to make the world a better place. Support the cause. Encourage them to get involved too.

Roger Boggs - Sensei
Goshin Karate & Judo Academy
6245 E. Bell Road #120
Scottsdale, AZ. 85254
480-951-2236
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Number One Way to Combat Bullying: Karate

The Number One Way to Combat Bullying:

As parents, we do everything we can to protect our children from harm and to provide them with the skills they need to be healthy, successful adults.

The problem is, we are not with them all the time.

What our kids do at school is sometimes a mystery to us. Are they polite to their teachers? Do they participate in class? Are they bullying other kids? Are they being bullied?

There is something you can do to help get them on track to be successful in school and to avoid the bully-trap - even when you're not around: Enroll them in a Martial Arts/Karate class

One of the biggest misconceptions about enrolling children and teenagers in Karate is that the kids become aggressive and, therefore, a likely bully. The fact is, however, that martial arts or karate do just the opposite. Bullies often have sense of superiority over others and their environments and lack impulse control. Often time, bullies don't know how to manage their anger so they take it out on people they deem weaker than themselves. Many times, bullies are being, or have been, bullied at some point in their lives as well. Martial arts help solve these problems.

Karate can also help kids who are being bullied. Bullies thrive on attacking (physically or emotionally) people that they see as weak. Kids who are bullied often have (generally as a result of the bullying) low confidence levels, inability to concentrate on school work, lack of focus and high stress levels which make them look even weaker. Martial arts help solve these problems too.

The many benefits of Karate for children are a great way to combat bullying, but as you read on, you'll see that the benefits extend way past bullying and will help your children succeed in other areas of their lives as well:

Concentration and Focus. Training in Karate is not a mindless activity. It requires complete concentration and focus at all times during training. The best part about this needed concentration, however, is that it carries over into all parts of your children's lives. You'll notice (and your children's teachers will probably also notice) that they will be able to focus more on their school work and they might even have more successful grades.

Confidence and Control. Martial arts will help your children get in tune with their minds and bodies. This will help kids better understand themselves, their actions and their options. They know that they don't need to lose their temper to handle stressful situations and they'll also know that they have the ability to physically defend themselves if needed. All of this knowledge will increase their confidence and over all demeanor making them appear (and be) stronger individuals and less likely to be a victim of a bully. It will also help prevent them from bullying others because they will be more aware of themselves and those around them.

Stress Reduction. You probably already know that physical exercise is a great stress reliever for you. Do you also know that it works for your children as well? Any type of exercise such as jogging or playing sports can relieve the physical stress that your children feel from daily life - and it may be more than you'd expect. Training martial arts goes one step further, however. It will also help your children relieve their emotional stress because martial arts require them to concentrate their training, not dwell on their problems.

Respect. If you send your children to the right school, their martial arts instructors will both command and deserve respect from all of their students. They will also be able to instill in your children that all people deserve respect, especially adults.

http://ezinearticles.com/?Martial-Arts:--The-Number-One-Way-to-Combat-Bullying&id=244826

Roger Boggs - Sensei
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6245 E. Bell Road #120
Scottsdale, AZ. 85254
480-951-2236
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Martial Arts and Karate Lessons - Scottsdale

I don’t know about you, but I remember the days of “The Karate Kid” and before that “Enter the Dragon” and TV Show “Kung-Fu.” Ralph Macchio with Mr. Miyagi, Bruce Lee & David Carradine all driving interest in Martial Arts & Karate lessons.

Well, hold your hats because the good old days, may in fact be back again. A series of positive martial arts movies are on the way. The biggest and the best are just around the corner.

The movie I am talking about is “The Forbidden Kingdom.” It is the first time that Jackie Chan & Jet Li have teamed up


The Forbidden Kingdom opening April 18th 2008... Based on the Chinese epic story 'Journey to the West', one of the four great classic novels of Chinese Literature. The novel is a fictionalized account of the legends around the Buddhist monk Tang Sanzhuang's pilgrimage to India during the Tang dynasty in order to obtain Buddhist scriptures.

The movie finds an American teen transported back to ancient China after wandering into a pawn shop and discovering the king's fighting stick. Once there, the adventurous teen joins an army of fierce warriors who have sworn to free their imprisoned king at all costs

The characters are mostly taken from Chinese mythology and adventure pulps. Lu Yan is a famous Taoist Saint. The Jade Emperor is the ruler of the Heavens in Chinese myth. The Monkey King is from a 16th Century fantasy epic by Wu Cheng En. This movie marks the very first collaboration between martial arts masters Jet Li and Jackie Chan.
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And Kung Fu Panda opening June 6th 2008… "Kung Fu Panda" features Jack Black as Po the Panda, a lowly waiter in a noodle restaurant, who is a kung fu fanatic but whose shape doesn't exactly lend itself to kung fu fighting. In fact, Po's defining characteristic appears to be that he is the laziest of all the animals in ancient China. ...

"Kung Fu Panda" features Jack Black as Po the Panda, a lowly waiter in a noodle restaurant, who is a kung fu fanatic but whose shape doesn't exactly lend itself to kung fu fighting. In fact, Po's defining characteristic appears to be that he is the laziest of all the animals in ancient China. That's a problem because powerful enemies are at the gates, and all hopes have been pinned on a prophesy naming Po as the "Chosen One" to save the day. A group of martial arts masters are going to need a black belt in patience if they are going to turn this slacker panda into a kung fu fighter before it's too late. http://www.kungfupanda.com/

Also - The New Karate Kid... Wax on…Wax off! Will Smith’s son Jaden is in talks to be the new Karate Kid! The original Karate Kid starred Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita. Hilary Swank then followed in 1994 as The Next Karate Kid.

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Roger Boggs - Sensei

Goshin Karate & Judo Academy

6245 E. Bell Road #120

Scottsdale, AZ. 85254

480-951-2236

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Karate for Kids - Scottsdale, AZ

Karate for Kids - Karate for Children

Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris and Stephen Segal all do it. The "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" did it, too.

You will start to see it happen again once the Kung Fu Panda hits the street. Demonstrations of martial arts in movies and on television add an element of excitement and action. This action is often imitated by young children on playgrounds, schoolyards or at home with siblings. If a child shows an interest in "the moves," should a parent consider enrolling them in a martial arts program? What benefits would martial arts training provide? Is it worth it?

"Martial arts, especially those styles that originated in Japan and Okinawa, are based on the premise of respect and 'do no harm,'" says Joyce Roberson, a martial arts expert and author of the "Karate for Kids" column. "Contrary to the visual perception of karate being a violent sport, the premiere dictate of this sport is nonviolence above all else."

Martial arts in the movies may not offer a true indication of what the "sport" teaches children and adults as well. Allowing your child to receive martial arts training is not opening up a door to violence, it is opening a door to building a solid foundation of self-esteem and confidence. "Students learn that respect for others, as a priority, naturally leads to a respect for self," says Roberson. "This wonderful philosophy is often at odds to what our young people learn here in the United States. We have become obsessed with the 'me first' mentality which often leads to emotionally unhealthy young people."

There are various forms, types and styles of martial arts instruction available. In choosing a program for children, a parent may need to research the varying styles and decide which is best suited for their child's interests, level of development and motivation. "My expertise is in Okinawa Kempo karate," says Beverly Dyer – Lead Instructor of Goshin Karate & Judo Academy in Scottsdale, Arizona. "I currently help train the 3- to 6-year-old beginning students and have discovered that this particular style of karate is very well suited to the very young. Developmentally these kids have not learned the fine-motor skills that come with age. Okinawa Kempo karate, with its wide sweeping blocks and kicks, provides nicely for this age group. The very young can quickly and easily master the basic moves of this sport, which in turn increases their motivation to continue."

"Our son is 7 years old. He started karate at age 5 and now has his blue belt," says Lauren Rudin, Karate Mom from Scottsdale, Arizona. "The reason we put our son in karate was threefold: to increase his self-confidence and thereby his focus on scholastic skills, increase his social awareness in that if ever confronted, he was in receipt of the knowledge of how to protect himself and others from danger. He also showed interest in traditional karate. Notice there is no mention of competitions; there are none at Goshin Karate & Judo Academy – Tournaments are optional. This appealed to me."

Parents can visit various martial arts facilities where they can view the techniques, class sizes and levels of participation to aid in determining which style and program best suits their child. Instructors are often open to answering any questions and addressing concerns that may be brought by parents. "Parents need to locate a studio in their area and go, sit and just watch," says Mrs Dyer. There are a few important tips that I encourage all parents to watch for. Check to ensure that a black belt instructor, or at least a very high ranking brown belt, is teaching the very young. Ensure that the instructor is not promoting fighting for ages 4 to 6. This is not an appropriate skill for this age group to be learning. The concept of "sparring" or fighting should be reserved only for older students who understand the philosophy of sparring. Parents need to trust their intuition. For very young students, the instructor should be incorporating lots of games and activities into their workouts. If it feels that the instructor is not having fun and enjoying his young students, then this is not an appropriate environment for kids and parents need to keep looking."

There is a shared concern from some parents about the dangers and negative effects of martial arts training for young children. The fear of injury, using the techniques during play or the possibility of their child causing injury to others has prevented some parents from enrolling their child in a martial arts program. "My son has shown an interest for some time but I haven't given in," says Karyn Lickey, a nurse's assistant from Richmond, Va. "I have a fear of him beginning to believe he is invincible and kicking or hitting another child. He pretends with karate moves now, what will happen if he taught how to do the real moves?" According to Roberson, if a child is given proper instruction followed by reinforcement by parents, the risk of being injured or causing injury to another person does not outweigh the benefits. A parent can learn what their child learns by watching the classes or perhaps, taking a class themselves.

"If any parent is looking for very cheap entertainment for themselves, then karate is it!" says Roberson. "To see 10 or 12... 4-, 5- and 6-year-olds lined up in their white uniforms, going through movements in unison and putting their heart into these efforts, can make a remarkable memory for any parent."

Sports participation, regardless of the sport, is one way children can learn valuable lessons with life-long benefits. Karate, as a sport, teaches self-discipline, builds self-esteem and a level of commitment, which may otherwise not be there. Maybe those turtles are on to something. "Karate, more than any other sport, is a life-long process," says Roberson. "When kids click with this sport, it will follow them into adulthood. It can become a way of life, as these kids continually challenge themselves."

Inspired By Carma Haley

http://www.childrentoday.com/resources/articles/martialarts.htm

Roger Boggs - Sensei

Goshin Karate & Judo Academy

6245 E. Bell Road #120

Scottsdale, AZ. 85254

480-951-2236

http://www.goshinkarate.com/

http://www.goshinjudo.com/

http://www.goshingirls.com/

http://www.goshingear.com/

Wash Your Hands - Roger

Hand washing: An easy way to prevent infection

If anyone should know that washing your hands are important it would be me, after growing up in the 70’s with that Lava Soap Commercial “Wash your hands Roger! Wash your hands Roger!"

Hand washing is a simple habit, something most people do without thinking. Yet hand washing, when done properly, is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick. This simple habit requires only soap and warm water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer — a cleanser that doesn't require water. Do you know the benefits of good hand hygiene and when and how to wash your hands properly?
The dangers of not washing your hands
Despite the proven health benefits of hand washing, many people don't practice this habit as often as they should — even after using the toilet. Throughout the day you accumulate germs on your hands from a variety of sources, such as direct contact with people, contaminated surfaces, foods, even animals and animal waste. If you don't wash your hands frequently enough, you can infect yourself with these germs by touching your eyes, nose or mouth. And you can spread these germs to others by touching them or by touching surfaces that they also touch, such as doorknobs.

Infectious diseases that are commonly spread through hand-to-hand contact include the common cold, flu and several gastrointestinal disorders, such as infectious diarrhea. While most people will get over a cold, the flu can be much more serious. Some people with the flu, particularly older adults and people with chronic medical problems, can develop pneumonia. The combination of the flu and pneumonia, in fact, is the eighth-leading cause of death among Americans.

Proper hand-washing techniques
Good hand-washing techniques include washing your hands with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Antimicrobial wipes or towelettes are just as effective as soap and water in cleaning your hands but aren't as good as alcohol-based sanitizers.

Antibacterial soaps have become increasingly popular in recent years. However, these soaps are no more effective at killing germs than is regular soap. Using antibacterial soaps may lead to the development of bacteria that are resistant to the products' antimicrobial agents — making it even harder to kill these germs in the future. In general, regular soap is fine. The combination of scrubbing your hands with soap — antibacterial or not — and rinsing them with water loosens and removes bacteria from your hands.

Proper use of an alcohol-based hand sanitizer Alcohol-based hand sanitizers — which don't require water — are an excellent alternative to hand washing, particularly when soap and water aren't available. They're actually more effective than soap and water in killing bacteria and viruses that cause disease. Commercially prepared hand sanitizers contain ingredients that help prevent skin dryness. Using these products can result in less skin dryness and irritation than hand washing.

When should you wash your hands?
Although it's impossible to keep your bare hands germ-free, there are times when it's critical to wash your hands to limit the transfer of bacteria, viruses and other microbes.

Always wash your hands:
After using the toilet
After changing a diaper — wash the diaper-wearer's hands, too
After touching animals or animal waste
Before and after preparing food, especially before and immediately

after handling raw meat, poultry or fish
Before eating
After blowing your nose
After coughing or sneezing into your hands
Before and after treating wounds or cuts
Before and after touching a sick or injured person
After handling garbage
Before inserting or removing contact lenses
When using public restrooms, such as those in airports,

train stations, bus stations and restaurants

Kids need clean hands, too
You can help your children avoid getting sick by insisting that they wash their hands properly and frequently. To get kids into the habit, teach by example. Wash your hands with your children and supervise their hand washing. Place hand-washing reminders at children's eye level, such as a chart by the bathroom sink for children to mark every time they wash their hands. Make sure the sink is low enough for children to use, or that it has a stool underneath so that children can reach it. Tell your children to wash their hands for as long as it takes them to sing their ABCs, "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" or the "Happy Birthday" song. This works especially well with younger children, who may rush when washing their hands.

Hand washing is especially important for children who attend child care. Children younger than 3 years in child care are at greater risk of respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, which can easily spread to family members and others in the community.

To protect your child's health, be sure your child care provider promotes sound hygiene, including frequent hand washing or use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers. Ask whether the children are required to wash their hands several times a day — not just before meals. Note, too, whether diapering areas are cleaned after each use and whether eating and diapering areas are well separated.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hand-washing/HQ00407

Roger Boggs - Sensei
Goshin Karate & Judo Academy
6245 E. Bell Road #120
Scottsdale, AZ. 85254
480-951-2236
http://www.goshinkarate.com/
http://www.goshinjudo.com/
http://www.goshingirls.com/
http://www.goshingear.com/

Karate Leadership - Action Leadership – Goshin Leadership

Goshin Leadership

"It's the action, not the fruit of the action that’s important. You have to do the right thing. It may not be in your power, may not be in your time, that there'll be any fruit. But that does not mean you stop doing the right thing. You may never know what results come from your action. But if you do nothing, there will be no results." -- Mahatma Gandhi

Three keys to leadership that I believe everyone need;

The Right Stuff
You can’t expect results from others if you are unwilling to produce results yourself. Double standards and an attitude of “don’t do what I do---do what I say!” will doom you to failure. If you want others to perform well, you must set a good example for them.

This involves developing good leadership skills and maintaining them. (Goshin Leadership Skills)

Goshin Leaders have high expectations. Goshin Leaders help others become more successful. Goshin Leaders have attitudes that inspire other people to perform. These are the building blocks of practical leadership and are critical to your success and the success of those who look to you for guidance and instruction.

Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way!

If you don’t know where you are going, how are you going to get there?

To hit a target, you must be able to see it.

Goshin Leaders must cast a vision for others to help them focus on goals and provide the tools people need to be successful. The roles of the Goshin Leaders will be mentoring and coaching skills. The days of just being able to tell others what to do are over.

Goshin Leaders want to help people be successful.

Just Do It!

Goshin Leaders will direct students so they will know the steps they should take and they should do. If it’s worth doing, then DO IT RIGHT AND DO IT NOW!

Goshin Leaders do not procrastinate. Goshin Leaders understand the difference between Responsibility and Accountability and are not afraid to take reasonable risks.

It is my responsibility as the owner of Goshin Karate & Judo Academy to create the vision and turning it into daily results.

Goshin Leaders and the Goshin Leadership Program will be the foundation of our success.

This was inspired by - Sifu Charles Chi

Roger Boggs - Sensei

Goshin Karate & Judo Academy

6245 E. Bell Road #120

Scottsdale, AZ. 85254

480-951-2236

http://www.goshinkarate.com/

http://www.goshinjudo.com/

http://www.goshingirls.com/

http://www.goshingear.com/

Just in Time for Earth Day

What's Your Human Footprint?

This Airs tonight.......... WOW you will be amazed!

http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/human-footprint/

"On any given day it's easy to think that our individual impact on the world is relatively small, but multiply your actions over a lifetime and the true extent of our footprint becomes apparent," ABCNews' Elizabeth Vargas, who is anchoring the special, said. "I think people will be surprised and fascinated when they actually see for the first time the extraordinary amounts of resources each of us will eat, produce and consume simply through our daily lives." This is a visual example of how much American eat -- 4,376 loaves of bread (87,520 slices and 12,129 hamburger buns in the shape of an American flag.

Over his or her lifespan of 77 years and 9 months, the average American will produce 64 tons of waste. To demonstrate the scale of that waste, National Geographic created visual representations for its documentary "Human Footprint." This is a lifetime's worth of 43,371 soda cans.

This is a visual example of how much Americans eat — 4,376 loaves of bread (87,520 slices and 12,129 hamburger buns in the shape of an American flag).

A human footprint is calculated by the food consumed and the oil used, as well as the resources needed to produce and transport everything you consume — from French wine to your Japanese car. A lifetime supply of oranges drops into a room as a boy watches TV.
The average American eats 5,067 bananas in a lifetime.

Producers used the yard of this home to show the massive amount of things that Americans consumer in a lifetime, including 13,056 pints of milk, 28,433 rubber ducks (to represent the number of showers an American will take in his lifetime) and ?4,376 loaves of bread.

The biggest part of America's footprint is its oil consumption. Even though the United States has only five percent of the global population, Americans drive 30 percent of the world's automobiles.

What You Do Counts

Preserving our planet isn't really all that complicated. All it takes is for each of us to do our part. It can be as simple as recycling or changing a light bulb. Or using your car less and walking or cycling more. No matter what you do, when you reduce carbon emissions, you are making a big difference in the health of our planet.

Goshin Karate & Judo Academy supports the National Geographic and we want you to help also .

You can find information right now by clicking --- > http://www.preserveourplanet.com/

Caring about the planet is what we're all about. Preserving it is what we all can do together.

Don't forget "3 Acts of Kindness a day - That's the Goshin Way!"

WAIT ONE MORE --- THIS IS GOOD!

http://www.channel4.com/science/microsites/H/human_footprint/flash/intro.html

Roger Boggs - Sensei
Goshin Karate & Judo Academy
6245 E. Bell Road #120
Scottsdale, AZ. 85254
480-951-2236

http://www.goshinkarate.com/
http://www.goshinjudo.com/
http://www.goshingirls.com/
http://www.goshingear.com/

Relay For Life® Opening Ceremonies begin @ 6 pm

Relay For Life®North Valley
Opening Ceremonies begin @ 6 pm Friday, April 11, 2008

Event Date and TimeFriday April 11th at 6 pm through Saturday April 12th at 6 am, 2008
Event LocationShoenhair Track and Field, Paradise Valley Community College, Phoenix, Arizona For location and directions to the event, see map

Opening Ceremonies
National Anthem
Survivor Speaker Tom Butler
Caregiver Speaker
Survivor Lap
Survivor & Caregiver Lap
Team Laps Begin
Survivor & Caregiver Reception

6:30
PVCC Cover Band

6:30-11
Kidsville Activities: Moon Bounce, Games, Face Painting, and Crafts
7:00
Best Boxer Lap
7:30
Tug o War

8:00
Scrabble Lap

8:30
Crazy Purple Lap
9:00
Luminaria Ceremony
Reading
Speaker
Bagpiper
Luminaria Laps

9:45
Productions presents fireworks

10:30
Phoenix Theatre company presents performance from “Unbeatable”
11:00
PV African Drum Ensemble
11:30
Miss Relay Contest presented by Hunt for a Cure
12:00
Team Relay Race
12:30
Poker Lap
1:00
Cake Walk presented by Sunset Ridge School
1:30
Dance Contest
2:00
Volleyball Tournament
2:30
Team Scavenger Hunt ($5.00 to enter the chance to win it all) presented by Hunt for a Cure
3:00
4:00
Pajama Lap
5:00
6:00
Final lap

We'd be delighted if you joined in the fight against cancer, Sign up today for the Relay For Life of North Valley Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix, Arizona If you’re interested in learning more or receiving an invitation, please email our Event Chair, Jennifer Strickland, at jennifer.strickland@pvmail.maricopa.edu or call 602.787.6794 or our American Cancer Society Community Relations Manager, Jennifer Casillas at jennifer.casillas@cancer.org or call 602.586.7404.

Thanks for being a part of Relay For Life!

Roger Boggs - Sensei

Goshin Karate & Judo Academy

6245 E. Bell Road #120

Scottsdale, AZ. 85254

480-951-2236

http://www.goshinkarate.com/

http://www.goshinjudo.com/

http://www.goshingirls.com/

http://www.goshingear.com/

Ten Things You Should Know About Karate Summer Camps for Kids

Ten Things You Should Know About Karate Summer Camps for Kids

Would you like to see your child gain self-confidence, learn goal setting skills, concentrate, gain self-discipline, and acquire life skills that he or she will have for a lifetime? Of course you do; we all want the best for our children.

A Karate Summer Camp is a complete success enhancement program for your child, which will challenge his or her mind and body. Here are just ten of the many benefits you can expect your child to receive in just one summer.

Concentration: Your child will learn to increase his or her attention span. Focusing is major problem for children; especially for boys, but karate are completely filled with concentration drills.

Stress Management: Kids are taught how to constructively deal with stress. Just by getting some physical activity, behavior will improve when children come home. Without recess and physical education, children have a lot of "bottled up" energy.

Self-Discipline: Your child is taught how to set priorities and get ahead. Children have to multi-task, but martial arts training will give them perseverance and the ability to prioritize their daily lives for success.

Respect: Your child will demonstrate courtesy and respect at home. How? Once he or she practices courtesy and respect all day - this habit will be carried home.

Anger Management: We provide a safe outlet for dealing with anger. Kicking and punching bags is very safe, if supervised by a qualified martial arts instructor. This allows kids to "blow off some steam," without hurting themselves.

Motivation: Your child will be inspired to achieve. Positive energy is rampant, within a martial arts setting, and this inspires children to excel in every aspect of their lives. As you already know, motivation is what turns dreamers into achievers.

Self-Defense: Every child will learn physical and non-physical self defense. As a by-product of attending a martial arts intensive, such as a kid's summer camp, every child can adequately protect him or herself.

Total Fitness: Children receive a complete workout every day they attend a martial arts summer camp. It is not natural for children to sit in front of a television set all day. It is much healthier for them to run, kick, jump, and yell. This also helps them sleep better, too.
Time Management: Your child will learn many time saving drills that make your life easier. Children need to have structure and order gently reinforced, so that it can be ingrained within their consciousness.

Goal Setting: This is contagious in a Karate atmosphere. When your child earns his or her first colored belt, he or she realizes goals by continually putting forth effort. This skill is also applied to an academic setting for maximum success.

These are ten of the many life skills your child, will gain from a Karate Summer Camp.

http://ezinearticles.com/?Ten-Things-You-Should-Know-about-Martial-Arts-Summer-Camps-for-Kids&id=136241

Roger Boggs - Sensei
Goshin Karate & Judo Academy
6245 E. Bell Road #120
Scottsdale, AZ. 85254
480-951-2236
http://www.goshinkarate.com/
http://www.goshinjudo.com/
http://www.goshingirls.com/
http://www.goshingear.com/
E-Mail - GoshinKarate@cox.net

Karate Kids are doing Acts of Kindness

Here is what the Karate Kids in Scottsdale Arizona

are doing to promote Acts of Kindness.

Watched over my younger next door neighbors
Helped mom with some chores
Helped pick up garbage

Was helpful and very nice to my sister
Cleaned up my room

Helped mom with some chores
Pampered my mom (rubbed mom"s sore back!)
Listened to my mom
Was very nice to my sister

The end of games I said good game to the other team

I said good job to the referees
I cheered on my team mates during games

I picked up the trash at school
I said hi to Ms Bev and the instructors
I helped a situation at school

I offered a family member to sleep in my room
Said please and thank you to people when they did something nice for me

I had to watch my two sisters when my parents were doiing something outside

Helped my dad pull the weed and mow the lawn

Helped my teamates in basketball what to do
Helped my mon cleaned the house
Helped out my class mates on studying

"When you get, give; when you learn, teach!" — Oprah

It's a simple but powerful way to use your life and connect with others—start a "Kindness Chain." Performing acts of kindness is one of the best and quickest ways to improve your life.

All you have to do to start your own Kindness Chain is do something nice for someone else…that's it! Encourage them to "pass it on" so the chain isn't broken.

Create a Kindness Journal or Log to document your chain as it grows! Or on the inside cover of a notebook, write your name and address, and ask that the journal be returned to you when it is full. Write down your first good deed and give the journal to the person you did something nice for so they can do the same for someone else! Not only are you spreading kindness, you're creating a book of inspiring stories.

Perform good deeds in your community, at school, or at work. Do something nice for one of your friends, a random acquaintance or a group of people.

Start as big or small as you like! Baking cookies for someone, helping with housecleaning or even babysitting can make a great link in a Kindness Chain.

Roger Boggs - Sensei

Goshin Karate & Judo Academy
6245 E. Bell Road #120
Scottsdale, AZ. 85254
480-951-2236

http://www.goshinkarate.com/
http://www.goshinjudo.com/
http://www.goshingirls.com/
http://www.goshingear.com/

Karate - Summer Camp - Scottsdale Arizona

Karate Summer Camps for Kids - 2008, Coed

Goshin Karate & Judo Academy and there team of expert instructors will lead students through a fun-packed program of Karate, Martial Arts, and Self-Defense. We provide a fun and exciting camp that will safely introduce students to the Martial Arts, and also polish and expand the skills of those with previous experience.

The camp features the acclaimed Goshin Leadership training & character development program. Activities cover all the important areas of Karate, including:

Basic Karate - Kicking, Striking and Blocking Drills

Fun Games and Relays

Self Defense Techniques

Wrestling, Grappling, Ground work

History of the Martial Arts

Fun Games and Relays

Personal Safety Tips

Life Skill Discussions

Board breaking & Karate Weapons (padded of course)

When it is appropriate to use these new skills, and much, much more!

DID I MENTION FUN GAMES.......................

If your son or daughter has wanted to try Karate and the Martial Arts, then this is the perfect opportunity for them to train safely with high-ranking, experienced instructors.

Optional karate uniform and belt available from the instructor for $25.

Certificates of completion will be awarded on the last day of the camp.

http://www.goshinkarate.com/Summer_Camp.html

Space is Limited --- so please contact us TODAY.

* Safe * Fun * Educational

Discounts for early enrollment, additional family members and multiple camps.

Call us today 480-951-2236

We are looking forward to a great Summer Karate Camp!

http://www.goshinkarate.com/Summer_Camp.html

Early registration discounts: 33% discount before May 1st

20% discount between May 1st and June 1st

*Weekly Prices Sign Up Before May 1st $99.95

Sign Up Before June 1st $119.95

Regular Price $149.95

Camp Enrollment: #1 June 16-20 ___ #2 July 21-25 ___ #3 August 4-8___

See you in Scottsdale Arizona's #1 Karate Summer Camp.

Roger Boggs - Sensei
Goshin Karate & Judo Academy
6245 E. Bell Road #120
Scottsdale, AZ. 85254
480-951-2236
http://www.goshinkarate.com/
http://www.goshinjudo.com/
http://www.goshingirls.com/
http://www.goshingear.com/

Being a Role Model:

Am I self disciplined?

While we teach and talk to our students about self discipline, we wish for our parents to take these lessons home with them! As parents, it’s important to model self discipline, if we want your children and teens to adopt the value of self discipline themselves.

Self Discipline is the ability to get yourself to take action even when you don’t feel like it. I like to say do what is expected without being told. On a scale from 1 to 10, how would you rate your ability to discipline yourself? What would “level 10″ self discipline look like?

The parents that are the best at self discipline - take inventory of their own actions so they can evaluate how they can improve their ability to be a role model. In that spirit, here is a list of questions to ask yourself about your own self discipline.

(1) Do you keep your work-space (whether it’s your office, kitchen, or bedroom) organized and neat?

(2) How much time do you waste looking for something you lost (or don’t know where to find) each week?

(3) Do you have your goals written down and accessible?

(4) Do you make your bed each day?

(5) Do you pile the dishes in the sink?

(6) Do you spend your money wisely?

(7) Do you save/invest your money wisely?

(8) Do you keep an organized calendar?

(9) Do you exercise at least 3 times per week?

(10) Do you eat a sensible diet most of the time?

(11) Do you have any unhealthy addictions that you haven’t addressed?

(12) How much TV do you watch on a daily/weekly basis?

(13) Do you surf the internet or do you carefully decide on which sites you will visit?

(14) Do you oversleep?

(15) Do you complete a task when you say you will?

(16) Do you keep promises when you make them?

(17) Do you allow phone, email, internet communication or texting to interrupt you while you are trying to complete a task or do you ignore interruptions?

(18) Do you do what’s easiest or do you do what’s right?

19) Do you clean out your closet every season before buying new clothes or shoes?

(20) Do you feel that you set a good example of self discipline for your children?

Nobody’s perfect... This month, why not make a plan to become just a little bit better? Pick one thing to work on when it comes to self discipline. It could be “getting up 10 minutes earlier,” “getting to the gym at least 1 time per week,” ”coming to Karate class also ” “cleaning out the hall closet for 1 hour on Wednesday,” or “saving 10% of my paycheck each week to save for a trip to Disney Land.”

Whatever it is, share it with your children so that they know that you, too, are always working to become better everyday.

Roger Boggs - Sensei

Goshin Karate & Judo Academy

6245 E. Bell Road #120

Scottsdale, AZ. 85254

480-951-2236

http://www.goshinkarate.com/

http://www.goshinjudo.com/

http://www.goshingirls.com/

http://www.goshingear.com/

E-Mail - GoshinKarate@cox.net

Karate School - Community Involvement

Community Involvement

Goshin Karate & Judo Academy is widely regarded as of the top 100 Martial Arts & Karate Schools in North American and the #1 Martial Art & Karate School in Arizona. But we strive to be ranks in the top 100 in Arizona for our community involvement in events and charities.

Children are a huge part of our lives. We see the changes we make in their lives everyday and want to give something back. We have enjoyed being a part of the charities that deal with changing children's lives as well.

This year we are supporting the Teachers of Paradise Valley Unified School District.

Elementary Schools; Copper Canyon, Desert Springs, Desert Trails, Desert Shadows,
Liberty, North Ranch, Sandpiper, & Whispering Wind.
Middle Schools; Explorer, Sunrise & Desert Shadows.
High Schools; Pinnacle, Paradise Valley & Horizon.

“We want to give back to the people in our community that work hard to make a difference” says Roger Boggs, the owner of Goshin Karate & Judo Academy. “I can’t think of a better way to say thank you to our local teachers than to offer them a place to relieve stress, stay in shape, and have fun- all for FREE” explains Mr. Boggs. Goshin Karate & Judo Academy is allowing all teachers free unlimited access to all of our adult programs for the rest of 2008.

Some of the other organizations we work with and/or partners with are:

Phoenix Children’s Hospital - http://www.phoenixchildrens.com/
Sidekick Foundation http://www.sidekickfoundation.org/
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale - http://www.bgcs.org/loc_vestar.aspx

American Cancer Society - Relay for Life Cancer Walk - http://www.relayforlife.org/relay/
Make-A-Wish Foundation - http://www.wish.org/
Toys for Tots - http://www.toysfortots.org/
St Mary’s Food Bank - http://www.firstfoodbank.org/

Boggs - Sensei
Goshin Karate & Judo Academy
6245 E. Bell Road #120
Scottsdale, AZ. 85254
480-951-2236
http://www.goshinkarate.com/
http://www.goshinjudo.com/
http://www.goshingirls.com/
http://www.goshingear.com/
E-Mail - GoshinKarate@cox.net

Karate is Fun

Karate for fun. Karate for exercise. Karate for self-defense.

In addition to the usual reasons for learning this art of self-defense, how about using it as a way to make quality time together with your child?

At Goshin Karate & Judo Academy, 6245 E. Bell Road #120, Scottsdale, chief instructor Roger Boggs said that is the latest draw of the ageless martial arts.

Betty Fry, mother of 3, was looking for a sports-related activity for children Bryce, Mandy & Danielle, when she and her husband John discovered karate, and decided to enroll in her first martial arts class. Mrs. Betty will be going up for her Black Belt this weekend. April 5th 2008.

"I wanted to know what they were doing, and its fun. It's very out of my element, but I like that it's a challenge," she said.

Linda Brister, said she can't play sports with her daughter so she, too, has enrolled in classes while Danielle, has enrolled in the youth classes. "In karate we're both kids. If she's doing something wrong I'll tell her, and if I'm doing something wrong, she'll tell me."

Doug & Tamra Blankenship will be testing for their orange belts soon. Theirs sons Justin & Cameron have will test for their green belts. "It gives us a common goal, and we can practice together," said Mr. Blankenship. “I figured why not. Me too” Rhegan their 3 year old daughter also is a member of the Goshin Tiny Tiger program.

Another duo there is Mike Cavender, and son Ian, that just moved here from West Virginia, who takes two karate class & 2 Judo classes per week. "It gives us more time to spend together, and other things to talk about," said Mr. Cavender. "We get to talk about it together, and he can help me," Ian said.

Parents also said while practicing and participating in clinics, they enjoy watching their children have fun learning self-defense and building self-esteem, while they themselves get in shape.

The activity helped Ms. Anna Malin lose 20 pounds, and Mr. Steve Taylor said it's a great alternative to a health club. "You can only walk on a treadmill going nowhere for so long. Here you are constantly learning something new," he said.

The primary focus of karate is self-defense (Goshin means self defense in Japanese) and of course exercise and fun, Mr. Boggs said.

Okinawan Kenpo Karate, which is taught at the school, is based on the body as a whole -- synchronizing the breathing, muscle contraction, and expansion, and body dynamics -- rather than relying on arm and leg strength alone.

Mr. Boggs, who holds a 3rd degree black belt in Karate & a Black Belt in Judo, he also holds rank in Jujitsu and Taekwondo has 257 students enrolled. Goshin Karate & Judo Academy has been improving lives in North Phoenix and Scottsdale since 1991

Members' fees range from $89 to $159 per month depending on one's rank and number of weekly classes. Members pay as they go. Family discounts are available.

Mr. Boggs said he knows first hand the bonding powers of parental involvement in karate: he and his sons, Nathan, now 24, trained together for years before going off to college.
"We have a great relationship," he said.

Unlike some karate schools, Goshin Karate & Judo Academy allows parents to sit and watch their children practice and learn.

"We're here to support what the parents do at home," Mr. Boggs said.

For more, call 480-951-2236 or see us on-line at http://www.goshinkarate.com/