Goshin Karate and Judo Academy - Scottsdale Arizona

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Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Karate - Confidence

The Look of Confidence

How do you describe confidence? There are some definite physical qualities involved in projecting the look of confidence. These qualities include:

Great posture* Good eye contact* A loud and clear voice

Eye contact:In our martial arts classes we demand that our students look us in the eye when we are talking to them. If a child looks away, the teacher stops talking and remind him or her to maintain eye contact.

Or, the instructor make light of it and says, "That must have been a good-looking boy (or girl) who just walked past!"

If the problem persists, we mirror the behavior and say, "Imagine if I was talking to you and I kept looking away like this (talk, keeping eyes on the ground). Funny, isn't it? So let's not do it."Loud and clear voice:We tell our students all the time, "You are what you sound like!"

When student are asked their names, our students know to respond loudly. They say, for example, "Scott, Sir!"

"Here's why: A martial art student and future Black Belt sounds like a leader, loud and clear.
If a student mutters and doesn't answer with enough gusto, we ask them:

"Do you want to be a leader and a Black Belt?"

Of course, the student responds with a yes.

We tell them to introduce themselves again, until they sound like a leader.

Good posture:In martial arts class the instructor would say:
"Black belts have their backs straight and chests out. You do want to become a black belt, don't you?"

Or,

"I know you are good looking, so let's accentuate it!"

Or, even point out the negative:

"When you're slouching like that your posture looks so weak and I know that's not case. You are a strong person, so back straight and chest out. Go!"

We give students very specific directions of how to look and sound confident. That way, they can begin to sound confident and believe in themselves. It is an important step in helping children build self-confidence.

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Roger

Mr. Boggs - Sensei
Goshin Karate & Judo Academy
6245 E. Bell Road #120
Scottsdale, AZ. 85254
480-951-2236
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Sunday, June 15, 2008

Cedar Rapids Iowa - Make a Donation - Flood 2008 Fund

Cedar Rapids Iowa is my home town.

They have been hit with the biggest flood in the cities history. Over 26,000 families had to be evacuated.

In preparation for the immense recovery and rebuilding efforts our community will face,

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation today opened the Flood 2008 Fund for flood relief and recovery donation.

This fund will support nonprofit organizations in Linn County who are providing first-response efforts and ongoing recovery and rebuilding throughout Linn County.

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation encourages donors to support first-responders like the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army and the United Way of East Central Iowa.

The Flood 2008 Fund will support these organizations immediately as well as funding recovery and rebuilding efforts in the day, weeks and months to come.

Donations may be sent to:

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation

PO Box 9

Marion, Iowa 52302

Other donation methods are currently being explored and more information will be shared in the coming days.

For more information on how you can help, go to http://www.gcrcf.org/ or call Bud Synhorst, vice president of resource development at 319.550.4538 or 319.366.2862 or at bud.synhorst@gmail.com.

The Community Foundation does not grant directly to individuals or families, but to the nonprofit organizations that serve individuals and families in Linn County, Iowa.

Roger Boggs - Sensei

Goshin Karate & Judo Academy

6245 E. Bell Road #120

Scottsdale, AZ. 85254

480-951-2236

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Karate Dads

Happy Fathers Day

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Goshin Gives - Goshin Cares

Clothes Drive for Crisis Shelter

On Monday June 9th, I brought in a "BIG" box for my womens abuse shelter project. Please donate the following: womens and kids, socks, shoes, boots, pants, hats, dresses and shirts. I plan on having at least 200 articles of clothing by September 2, 2008.

CLOTHING ITEMS NEEDED

New underwear (adult and children’s sizes)
New socks (adult and children’s sizes)
Winter Coats (adult and children’s sizes)
Scarves, hats, gloves (adult and children’s sizes)
Children’s clothing
Suits and nice clothing (for job interviews)
Sweaters
Pajamas and bathrobes
Slippers
Shoes
Sneakers
Shower shoes
Bras

* Please wash and keep clothes on hangers before donating.

All clothing Items will be donated to the Chrysalis Crisis Shelter.

Chrysalis operates two residential crisis shelters located in Scottsdale and Phoenix. Combined they can house up to 50 women and children at once. During their stay (up to 120 days) clients receive individual and group counseling and case management. Assistance with job development, housing and financial referrals, medical services, parenting information, etc. is provided based on the needs of the individual. Counseling is provided to children living in shelter. There is a full time child therapist on site at each shelter who sees each child once a week.

Chrysalis maintains a 24-hour domestic violence hotline at each crisis residential shelter.

For services at the Chrysalis Phoenix Shelter – Call 602-944-4999
For services at the Chrysalis Scottsdale Shelter – Call 480-481-040

Goshin Cares - http://www.goshincares.com/
Goshin Gives - http://www.goshingives.com/

Roger

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

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Karate Students have Good Manners

How to Have Good Manners

In order to present a good impression to others, you need to act like you weren't raised in a barn! It is very difficult to deal with people that have no manners or have no concern for others. One of the biggest societal issues we face today is a general lack of respect for what has been taught in history in regards to human concern and compassion for those you do not know well.

"Good Manners" are indeed an increasingly archaic school of ideas and actions that display respect, care, and consideration. All humans have a basic right to help one another and feel positive about themselves and others around them. In our age of self-satisfaction, cell phone technology and instant internet gratification - it is sometimes hypothesized that we care more for our equipment and high tech gadgets than the very people they are made for.

If you don't have an etiquette resource you should keep reading for more ideas. Consider picking up an etiquette book. There are many available. Some community colleges offer weekend lessons in etiquette and most are open to all ages. Taking a class is a great idea for teens, professionals or anyone looking to make better impressions.

If, instead, you would rather learn from real-world examples - study the positive effects of those who display good manners and how people react to and around them. It's basic common sense that everyone prefers to be treated with a good amount of respect. If you nurture plants, animals, or other humans, not only will they grow and bloom - but you will as well. Outside of material goods - the basic thing we all really own in life are ourselves and our actions.

Steps
1. Think things out before you speak, especially if you are a person who may be poor at finding the right words to say. Don't start a sentence, with 'ums' and 'ers' in between, it seems awkward and you should try speaking to yourself in a mirror, it works! It increases your confidence in speaking, and it sounds much clearer, you may find you'll be using less 'ums' and 'ers' next time!

2. Speak with respect for others. You can do this by avoiding negative remarks that may insult someone else. Do not use expressions or theoretical examples that imply disrespect or degradation or that invite people to imagine offensive scenarios, such as "what is up your butt?" or "how would you feel if someone..." followed by a description of violent or degrading acts. You may not intend this as offensive, but it is.

3. Do not ever speak of bodily functions,even if it is a casual conversation, such as using the bathroom or telling crude jokes, for this shows signs of immaturity and often gives yourself a bad impression on friends, family, and co-workers.

4. Always respect older people, and listen to them and learn. This applies to all elders and not just parents or grandparents.

5. Using the terms "Thank You," and "You are Welcome" shows that you have manners. People who lack manners do not use these terms.

6. Hold open a door for anyone following you closely. This is a sign of good manners and has never changed. There are no strict gender rules in this day and age.

7. Speak highly of your parents, even if there are things about them that you do not like. If you cannot do that, stay away from speaking about them at all around others. It looks tacky to insult or speak badly of the people who brought you into this world or raised you.Don't air dirty laundry about your family. It's tacky and rude.

8. Try not to swear or use curse words so much. Eventually, you'll see that bad words are not appropriate and you'll begin to feel more comfortable avoiding them. Profanity is a sign of an unchallenged mind. Using a broad vocabulary gives the impression of intelligence and character.

9. Greet others appropriately even if you know someone well. If you are a man, you do not want to greet a woman by saying, "Hey Baby, what's shaking?" Instead, try something like, "Hello, good morning or evening," anything that would make you appear to have manners and good sense.

10. Try to show that you are more interested in the person you are speaking to by asking them questions about themselves. Don't steal their spotlight by just talking about yourself. You don't want to come off as selfish.

11. Pay attention to how you carry yourself. In other words, act like you have some class, which goes hand in hand with manners. Don't slouch, have a neat appearance, shake hands, be clean, hold your head high and don't hide behind dark sunglasses inside or wear other "trying to be cool" looks at the wrong time.

12. Don't put other people down, belittle them or spread gossip. Never openly criticize someone in an attempt to put them down or to make yourself look better. Be complimentary and positive. For example, insulting an article that someone has written. Their grammar and spelling may not be as good as yours but they did put forth a positive effort.

Having an opinion is one thing, but being insulting is a sign of bad manners. it is never polite to tell secrets in front of someone. If someone else is gossiping or belittling them, show you understand in a neutral way (a small nod to show you comprehend or an "mmhmm" should do) and then go on to compliment them on something as closely related as possible.

13. Don't interrupt another person who is speaking, regardless of even if it is a casual conversation. Try to let them finish what they are saying; in other words, listen.

14. Ask for clarification properly. If you did not hear something that an individual has said, or if you need something clarified, consider using "Could you say that again

15. Think about phone manners and observe appropriate phone etiquette at all times. for me, please?" or "I'm sorry?" Avoid solely using the word "What?" as it tends to come off as brash and unrefined.

~ Don't eat while talking on the phone. Making smacking noises in someone's ear isn't nice and doesn't show good manners. Don't eat while talking, and chew with your mouth closed.

~ Never carry your conversation into a bathroom. Somethings are just meant to be private and not shared over the phone.

~ If you must carry on two conversations at once you should always excuse yourself from one of them and resume it later.

~ Say, "I'm sorry, hold on one minute, my boss is telling me something" or if the personal conversation will last more than a minute you should say, "Can I call you back? My mother needs to talk to me and it may take a few minutes".

~ In case of needing a restroom break, you should say something to get off the phone but don't share too much information with the wrong person. For example, to a stranger you can say, "I'm sorry, I need to get off the phone for a minute, can I call you back?"

~ There's nothing worse than having a phone conversation and the other person is carrying on a chat, perhaps not listening to what you're saying and when talking you can't tell if they are speaking to you or the other person in the room.

~ Turn off your phone in movies, don't text while pretending to pay attention to someone else, never carry on a phone conversation during a meal.

~ When you are with others in a social setting try to refrain from using your cell phone. It implies that you would rather be somewhere else with someone else and that they are not important to you.

16. Make meaningful introductions. If someone tells you their name, either by shaking your hand and saying their name or by saying "Hi! I'm John!" etc. Do not just go "Ok!" or "Hi!". Tell them your name! This may seem obvious, but many people overlook this and come across as not wanting to know the other person.

17. Show respect for elders at all times. This includes other adults and not just your parents or grandparents. Say "Sir" and "Ma'am".

18. If you are visiting a friends parent's home, offer the parents help with anything they may need done in their home such as taking out the trash, or preparing the table for dinner.Don't forget to thank them for opening up their home to you, as well as allowing you to eat with them. Then they will be sure to have more respect for you when you return.

19. Address older adults and professional seniority with the title of "Mr.", "Mrs.", "Miss", or "Ms." until you are asked by them to address them by a first name.

20. Make certain the person prefers the nick name over the proper name before you use it. It's fine to ask if you are uncertain. It's recommended you ask if you are casually introduced to someone with a nickname socially. Don't assume that "Michael" prefers to be called "Mike".

21. Improve your manners when speaking. Here are other common etiquette mistakes and their solution.

~ Never say "Yeah". It's "Yes" or preferably "Yes, please".

~ It's never "Huh?", it's "Pardon?"
~ Instead of "Nah", say "No, thank you."
~ Always use "May I...?" instead of "Can I?"

22. Don't send letters or notes written in red ink. It's a sign of disrespect. You can use red ink for lists, notes to yourself or study notes buy never for letters or notes to other people. Teachers may use it for grading because it stands out.

23. Give gratitude. If someone gives you a gift, goes out of their way for you or provides a service which you appreciate you should write a thank you note. Not an email unless you are at work and you should still write a thank you note for a gift. Saying "thank you" is just not enough. You should always keep a box of thank you cards in your office and at home.

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Roger

Mr. Boggs - Sensei

Goshin Karate & Judo Academy

Scottsdale, AZ. 85254

480-951-2236

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Achieving Goals by Improving Your Character

Goshin Karate & Judo Academy - North Scottsdale "At our schools, martial arts is primarily about personal character development instead of just kicking and punching.... Roger Boggs

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Often a change in character is a crucial part of shifting your identity to become more congruent with your goals and intentions. For example, suppose you want to become more successful in your career or at school, and you set a goal to reach a certain position. Maybe the main reason you haven’t yet reached that position is that your character attributes are out of sync with it. Perhaps you aren’t disciplined enough, confident enough, or resourceful enough to get there.
Once you can identify the character qualities you’re missing, you can consciously develop them. But as long as you remain in the dark about these deficiencies, it will be tough to reach your goal because you won’t yet be the kind of person who can achieve it. It’s like trying to lift more weight than your muscles can manage.

Select one of your goals or intentions, especially one where your progress has been disappointing. Now ask yourself if a person with different character attributes would be more capable of achieving this goal than you are. What kind of person would find your goal easy to achieve?

Ask yourself the following questions:
What would a person with more self-esteem do in my situation?
What would a person with more courage do in my situation?
What would a person with more self-discipline do in my situation?
What would a person with more confidence do in my situation?
What would a person with more compassion do in my situation?
What would a person with more gratitude do in my situation?
What would a person with more centeredness do in my situation?
What would a person with more flexibility do in my situation?
What would a person with more curiosity do in my situation?
What would a person with more resourcefulness do in my situation?
What would a person with more wisdom do in my situation?

Feel free to scan this list of values for more ideas.

By asking these questions for each of your goals, you’ll end up with a list of character qualities to develop. By strengthening these qualities, you’ll become the kind of person who can and will achieve your goal. Almost any meaningful goal you set will require some kind of character development. In the long run this character building is one of the best side effects of pursuing goals, eventually out shadowing the goals themselves. Just as weight training makes you stronger, goal achievement builds you a stronger character.

For example, if I can see that my problems wouldn’t even be an issue for someone with more courage, then I know a lack of courage is what’s holding me back. Complaining that the problem is too difficult doesn’t help me – that gives me nothing to work with. But realizing that I can solve the problem if I develop my courage is helpful because it gives me a direction. I know that if I can build my courage level high enough, I can eventually achieve the goal.

Once you’ve identified the character attributes you need to build, how do you train them up? I will post an article on Progressive Training for details on how to accomplish that. The process is very similar to using weight training to build your muscles. You start where you are and grow by tackling a series of progressive challenges.

You can also find a couple processes specifically for building courage in the article The Courage to Live Consciously.

Any character building you accomplish now can serve you well indefinitely. Qualities like courage, self-discipline, and resourcefulness pay dividends across all areas of your life.

by Steve Pavlina
http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2007/01/achieving-goals-by-improving-your-character/

Roger

Mr. Boggs - Sensei

Goshin Karate & Judo Academy

6245 E. Bell Road #120

Scottsdale, AZ. 85254

480-951-2236

Monday, June 9, 2008

The Best Animated Movie in Years! -- KUNG FU PANDA

Kung Fu Panda goes right up there with Finding Nemo, Horton Hears A Who, and other great animated titles.

Why? I was not bored with Dreamworks's latest creation. The reason is this: the choice of story. Placed against a richly imagined Chinese 'legend', and featuring a lazy and obese yet ambitious panda (in all his cuddly goodness), this movie delivers far better than anything else.

No matter what, anyone can enjoy the story and the humor, which lies in its wonderful, subtle jokes, but still pulls together an action-packed storyline with tension, drama, and frivolity quite smoothly and efficiently. The adults in the audience will not be bored at all.

Jack Black is obviously the only person who could ever pull off Po, and Dustin Hoffman gives pleasing life to Shifu. The Yoda-ish Oogway is also skillfully played out, Jolie, Chan, Rogen, Cross, and Liu are equally pleasing. Finally we get good, ranged actors in an animated movie.

And the animation rivals Pixar in its quality. Every strand of fur, crumb, drop of broth, dewdrop, flower petal, or ripple in the water is in full clarity. On top of this, the fight choreography is amazing, which strains a major difference between this and the other paths animated films usually follow. Kung Fu Panda looks incredible. This is nicely complimented by a rousing score with traditional Chinese and action movie elements.

The only thing holding the film back from its full potential is the MORAL.

Certainly every animated film must have one of these. Regrettably we have already heard the "everyone is a hero/believe in yourself and others/everything has a purpose" lesson, and so this movie feels slightly recycled. Luckily, though, it isn't weighed on too much by this.

Overall, "Panda" is a great family film (as long as there aren't little kids that could get overexcited) and good summer entertainment.

Roger Boggs - Sensei

Goshin Karate & Judo Academy

6245 E. Bell Road #120

Scottsdale, AZ. 85254

480-951-2236

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Friday, June 6, 2008

Academy of Awesomeness

Kung Fu Panda - monium

Kung Fu Pandamonium

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I thought about making my title 'Kung Fu Roger' and thus starting a trend in which I fit my name into every title hereafter. But then I thought 'No'.

First off, I have a fondness for pandas. Don't really know why and can't explain why recently (has to do with an idea of mine). But I like pandas and I'm glad that the flick 'Kung Fu Panda' seems to be giving the animal a breath of fresh air. Hopefully it doesn't get to the point I have to become too cool for the panda community.

Anyway, long story short- I got to see the movie two days before it was released. In IMAX to boot. So I feel like some pretty hot stuff. Even though I'm not technically the movie reviewer on this here page I have to chime in.

It's a GREAT movie. Take your kids and their friends to it or see it yourself. It's an awesome piece of entertainment that has some great messages for everybody (sometimes a little hitting you over the head, but the charm of the movie makes you forgive it).

At its core 'Kung Fu Panda' is a movie about Po the panda who loves kung fu but knows he is no good at it. Of course he is thrust into a world of his own personal heroes and challenges to overcome to prove he is every bit the hero they are- just a different kind.

The moral of the story is that everyone has their place and you are as special as you believe yourself to be. That gives nothing away that any moviegoer couldn't figure out for themselves so don't be afraid of me ruining anything for you.

Lastly, I have to mention that this is quite possibly the most gorgeous movie animated by computer I have seen. Some of the images are breathtaking (although 'Wall*E' might give 'Panda' a run for it's money).

Also I think this story is better than, say, a movie like any of the 'Shrek' films. Unlike those movies this doesn't rely on pop culture references to be successful. Instead it tells it's story and takes it's characters on a journey. The best part? We end up caring about it all.

http://www.academyofawesomeness.com/ - Check it out

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Kung Fu Panda: Do the Panda Dance

Kung Fu Panda: Do the Panda Dance

Learn the moves to the dance from the music video so you can dance along.
how to do the panda dance

Kung fu panda dance

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

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Count Down to Kung Fu Panda...

Hi-Yah!! It's going to be kung fu panda-monium!!

The time is getting close for Po to make his move to the big screen in what's sure to be the summer's hottest movie - Kung Fu Panda!!! Do you think you can handle all the action?With the premiere at Cannes, reviews are starting to pour in with tons of thumbs up for Po and the rest of the kung fu-fighting crew.

Kung Fu Panda: Music Video
Everybody was kung fu fighting!!

Kung Fu Panda: The Story

Enthusiastic, big and a little clumsy, Po is the biggest fan of Kung Fu around ... which doesn't exactly come in handy while working every day in his family's noodle shop. Unexpectedly chosen to fulfill an ancient prophecy, Po's dreams become reality when he joins the world of Kung Fu and studies alongside his idols - the legendary fighters Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey - under the leadership of their teacher and trainer, Master Shifu. But before they know it, the vengeful and treacherous snow leopard Tai Lung is headed their way, and it's up to Po to defend everyone from the oncoming threat. Can he turn his dreams of becoming a Kung Fu master into reality? Po puts his heart - and his girth - into the task, and the unlikely her ultimately finds that his greatest weaknesses turn out to be his greatest strengths.

Roger Boggs - Sensei

Goshin Karate & Judo Academy

6245 E. Bell Road #120

Scottsdale, AZ. 85254

480-951-2236