Martial Arts Pioneer and Legend, Dies at 95

Helio Gracie (Oct 1, 1913 - Jan. 28, 2009)

It is with great sadness that Goshin Karate & Judo Academy announces the passing of Grandmaster Helio Gracie. The 95 year old patriarch of the Gracie family passed quietly in his home in the district of Itaipava in the mountains above Rio de Janeiro.

Goshin Karate & Judo Academy wishes to express our condolences to Grandmaster's wife, Vera, sons and dauthters, Rorion, Relson, Rickson, Rolker, Royler, Royce, Rherica, Robin, Ric, and all of the extended Gracie family.

The martial arts world has lost one of the most important and influential Master Teachers in history.The lives of millions of people around the world have been affected by Grandmaster and his lifelong passion for the martial arts, his dedication to his family, and for the example he set as a human being.

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In the early 1900's, a Japanese jiu-jitsu instructor by the name of Esai Maeda went to the state of Para in Northern Brazil. There he befriended Gastao Gracie, an influential businessman, who helped the Japanese get established. To show his gratitude, Maeda, also known as "Count Koma," offered to teach the traditional Japanese jiu-jitsu to Gastao's oldest son, Carlos.

The youngest son of Gastao and Cesalina Gracie's eight children, Helio, was always a very physically frail child. He would run up a flight of stairs and have fainting spells. Nobody could figure out why. So, after completing second grade, he convinced his mother that he shouldn't go to school anymore.

When the family experienced some financial hardships following their move to Rio, some of the children were scattered to live with other relatives. Helio was sent to live with some aunts and through these family contacts, he found work as a coxman for a popular local rowing team, eventually moving into the team dorms. His indomitable spirit, great sense of humor and tireless aptitude to drive people nuts, earned him the nickname of "Caxinguele," which means "squirrel." He raised hell!

After a couple of years, when he was about 14, he moved in with his older brothers who lived and taught jiu-jitsu in a house in Botafogo, a borough of Rio de Janeiro. He would spend the next few years limited to only watching his brothers teach, especially Carlos, since doctors had recommended that they keep Helio away from any physical activity.

One day when he was 16 years old, a student showed up for class and Carlos was not around. Helio, who had memorized all the moves and words of his older brother, offered to start the class. When the class was over, Carlos showed up very apologetic for his delay. The student answered, "No problem. I enjoyed the class with Helio very much and, if you don't mind, I'd like to continue with him." Carlos agreed and Helio became an instructor.

He soon realized that some of the techniques he had memorized from watching Carlos teach were not very easy for him to execute. He then started to adapt those moves to his frail body's abilities, improving the leverage in the execution of some of those techniques. He dared to break away from the traditional jiu-jitsu his brothers had learned and were teaching, and through trial and error, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu was born.

Helio eventually fought 17 fights including matches against the world wrestling champion, Wladek Zbyszko and a qualifying fight against the #2 jiu-jitsu fighter in the world, Kato, who Helio choked unconscious in 6 minutes. This victory enabled him to enter the ring with the world champion, Masahiko Kimura, who outweighed Helio by over 80 pounds. Helio Gracie holds the record for the longest match in history for a battle against his former student, Waldemar Santana, which lasted an amazing 3 hours and 40 minutes!

Helio, the first sports hero in Brazilian history, also challenged boxing icons Primo Carnera, Joe Louis and Ezzard Charles. They all declined.

Outside of the ring, always looking for a challenge, he enjoyed breaking wild horses and bulls. In an event worthy of a Hollywood movie, he once jumped into shark infested waters in the Atlantic Ocean to save a man's life, which earned him a medal of honor.

Helio's relentless contribution to the perfection of jiu-jitsu techniques, his philosophy on life and his unique teaching methodology have been an example for his children and his students worldwide. These are the pillars on which the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy was built.

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He was a great man...

A friend to many in the Martial Arts World.

There is no greater blessing than an understanding friend, who"s there in times of trouble and on whom we can depend. A friend who knows our every mood and brightens cloudy days, One who"s slow to criticize, but quick to offer praise. There is no greater blessing than a friend who always cares, One who will remember us in daily thoughts and prayers.

My prays go out to the Family.

With all our love....

Roger

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Is the Ailing Economy Stressing Out Your Karate Kids?

An Expert Offers Tips to Help Them Cope

For the past year, the unfolding global financial crisis has brought a daily barrage of sobering news: millions of workers out of jobs, companies going under or begging for bailouts, plummeting stock prices and vanishing retirement funds. On some level, the downturn has affected all of us. Whether you’re suddenly unemployed or are scouring your family budget for ways to rein in expenses, it’s a stressful time. This is also true for children, but, unlike most adults, kids don’t always have the skills or the understanding to deal with stress in healthy ways.

Steven E. Curtis, a child clinical psychologist based on Bainbridge Island and author of the book Understanding Your Child’s Puzzling Behavior: A Guide for Parents of Children with Behavioral, Social and Learning Challenges, encourages parents to recognize that, while overall, children are remarkably resilient, issues like the current recession do affect kids. “When parents are worried,” Curtis says, “kids pick it up like sponges.”

A parent-teacher association on Bainbridge Island recently invited Curtis to share some tips for parents to help kids cope with the trying times. Here are some highlights of his talk about the emotional effects the financial crisis may have on kids.

• Be Aware – Unless events directly alter children’s lives, many parents may assume their children are not influenced by negative news. Children do, however, experience stress. Curtis encourages parents to observe their children, keeping an eye out for anything that seems different in their behavior.

• Hang Out with Your Kid – Between school and extra-curricular activities, kids’ lives tend to be fairly structured. Sometimes just having down time with your child and doing nothing is a good way to get her to open up about anything that might be bothering her.

• Talk to Your Kids – Parents sometimes have a tendency to hide problems or big issues from their children, but it’s better that kids hear it from mom and dad, rather than from a neighbor, TV or the radio. Don’t be afraid to be honest with your children – while their ages may influence the amount of detail you share, it’s important to be open about the things that worry you. “If you don’t talk to them,” Curtis says, “they’ll often make the issue worse.”

• Be There and Be a Good Listener – Let your kids know that you are available for them and are willing to listen when they need you. Many parents try to fix their children’s problems right away, but that’s not always possible. “It’s important to just listen and acknowledge what they are feeling,” says Curtis, “and not try to fix everything immediately.”

• Minimize Any Change to a Child’s Routine – If the financial downtown has hit your family hard – if you have lost, or fear you might lose, your job or your house – do your best to keep as much consistency as possible. If you have to move, try to keep your kid in the same school. If you have to relocate to some place new, try to keep some other aspect of your child’s life consistent for his sense of security and comfort.

• Teach Stress Management – People aren’t born knowing how to manage stress. These are learned skills. They need to be taught. Help your children change the way they talk about themselves from negative to positive; help them work through any performance anxiety by helping them learn to relax, through exercise and through talking about their feelings.• Emphasize Resilience – Throughout history, humanity has overcome a lot of problems. We will bounce back this time, too. As Helen Keller once wrote; “Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it.” Tough times are opportunities to develop strength of character.

• Teach Children Success Principles – It’s important to teach your children to stick with activities or situations, even when it gets tough. Children need to learn to complete tasks, so they can develop an appreciation for following through and finishing a job.

• Put Things in Perspective – Help your children know that they aren’t alone. People have challenges everywhere, and while kids’ problems are important, they are not the only ones struggling.• Look for the Good – Help your kids look for the positive in any given situation, instead of focusing on the worst-case scenario. Kids can be very dramatic and sometimes they need a good reminder that life isn’t all bad.

• Reach Out – By reaching out to others – perhaps a neighbor in need or a local food bank – children can learn to overcome their own feelings of fear and aloneness, while also putting things in perspective.

• Focus on Small Things – Kids need to adjust their goals, just like adults. Helping them to focus on small steps and successes can help them to stop worrying about large failures or events out of their control.

Curtis encourages parents to let their kids “tell the end of the story.” Kids, as a rule, believe anything can happen – it’s good to encourage them to focus on the positive things that may come out of a seemingly bad situation.

While these trying economic times may seem overwhelmingly difficult, challenging times are nothing new. Every generation has had to deal with problems beyond their control. While bringing resolution to the financial crisis is important, it is equally important for families to use this time as an opportunity to build children’s reliance and ability to deal with adversity, since they will experience situations throughout their lives that cause them stress. “Throughout time, people have had hurdles to overcome,” Curtis says. “It’s important for kids to learn how to stay positive and keep moving forward.”

Seems like good advice for all of us.

Dana Thompson is a Bainbridge Island-based freelance writer and mother of two.
http://www.seattleschild.com/article/20090112/SCM13/901129973/0/SCM

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Men's Top 5 Health Concerns

Men die at higher rates than women for all of the top 10 causes of death. Why don't men take better care of their health?

The Men's Health Network (MHN) reports that men die at higher rates than women from the top 10 causes of death - heart disease, cancer, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, accidents, pneumonia and influenza, diabetes, suicide, kidney disease, and chronic liver disease and cirrhosis.

Men also die younger than women. In 1920, women outlived men only by one year. Today, CDC figures show the life expectancy gap has widened: On average, women survive men by over five years.

"Any human being who is not connected to a physician to screen for major health problems is at greater risk (of disease and death)," says Jean Bonhomme, MD, MPH, a board member of the MHN.

The biggest problem that men have is not so much a specific disease, says Bonhomme, but the diseases are the result of lack of health care monitoring earlier in life. He cites the progression of heart disease as an example: "If you don't get your cholesterol checked when it's going high when you're 20, and if don't get your blood pressure checked when it's going high when you're 30, maybe your blood sugar's getting a little high when you're 40, what do you think is going to happen when you're 50?"

Bonhomme places part of the blame on society in general, which expects boys to be tough and ignore pain. As people get older, however, the rules change. A little pain can get worse, or signal something more serious going on in the body.

Many of the top 10 causes of death are preventable, and can be treated, if found early. To help men better their health, WebMD examined the risk factors for five of the biggest killers of men: heart disease, stroke, suicide, prostate cancer, and lung cancer. We asked the experts why men were so vulnerable to these ailments and what they could do to reduce their risk of disease and death.

Heart Disease
Although heart disease is the leading killer of both men and women, almost twice as many males die of conditions that affect the cardiovascular system, the MHN reports.

According to the CDC, one in four men has some form of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death.

Average annual rates of the first heart disease complication rises from seven per 1,000 men at ages 35-44 to 68 per 1,000 at ages 85-94. For women, similar rates occur but they happen about 10 years later in life. The average age of a person having a first heart attack is 65.8 for men and 70.4 for women.

"For men, heart disease begins to manifest itself about 10 years earlier than women," says Gregory Burke, MD, professor and chairman of the department of public health sciences at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

This does not mean men have a free pass against heart disease until they're older. Men have a shorter time to prevent the development of the condition so their overall risk is greater.

According to the American Heart Association (AHA), risk factors for heart disease include:
· Increasing age
· Male sex
· Family history and race.Folks with family history of the disease have greater risk. So do African-Americans, Mexican Americans,
· Native Americans, Native Hawaiians, and some Asian Americans.
· Smoking
· High blood cholesterol
· High blood pressure
· Physical inactivity
· Obesity and overweight
· Diabetes

Some things, such as your age and sex, obviously cannot be controlled, but modifying lifestyle to eat right and exercise can reduce your risk of heart disease, says Burke.

Stroke
Stroke is the third leading killer in the country, after heart disease and all forms of cancer. The incidence rate of stroke is 1.25 times greater in men than in women, although there is really no difference between the sexes as people get older, according to the American Stroke Association.
"We know that a very important risk factor for stroke is hypertension. The control of hypertension is a crucial factor to try to prevent the onset of stroke," says Burke.

Other risk factors include:
· Increasing age
· Race. African-Americans have the greater risk than whites.
· Gender. Stroke is more common in men than in women until age 75.
· Personal history of stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA, or ministroke)
· Diabetes
· High cholesterol
· Heart disease
· Smoking, including secondhand smoke
· Physical inactivity
· Obesity
· Alcohol and substance abuse

In many ways, behaviors that can reduce the risk of stroke mirror those that can reduce risk of heart disease. "We need to recognize that a healthy lifestyle -- dietary factors and exercise -- reduces the risk of people getting hypertension at all," says Burke.

"It happens more commonly in the older folks, but it should never be viewed as inevitable, even in people with a family history of the disease," says Burke.

Suicide and Depression
Men are four times more likely to commit suicide compared to women, reports the MHN, which attributes part of the blame on underdiagnosed depression in men.

William Pollack, PhD, assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, agrees: "Men are more prone to suicide because they're less likely to openly show depression and have somebody else recognize it early enough to treat it, or to have themselves recognize that they're in trouble."

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than 6 million men have depression each year. Pollack believes the number of males with depression could be even greater since men may show signs of depression in a manner different from many women.

Instead of sadness, Pollack says depression may play out in the following ways in men:
· Anger
· Aggression
· Work "burnout"
· Risk-taking behavior
· Midlife crisis
· Alcohol and substance abuse

"Society around the men and the men themselves see (the male symptoms of depression) as 'just being a guy,' or 'having a hard time,'" says Pollack. "The problem is that if they are signs of depression, and they're getting bad enough, then many of these men are starting to form thoughts that life isn't worth living."

To help men with depression and to reduce the risk of suicide, doctors, loved ones, and men themselves need to recognize that society's model of masculinity -- to ignore pain --can work against men. Looking the other way may trigger depression and thoughts of suicide.

Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer of both men and women, claiming more lives than prostate, colon, and breast cancer combined. In men, there are expected to be about 213, 380 new cases of lung cancer and some 160,390 lung cancer deaths this year.

The good news is that rate of new lung cancer cases has been dropping since the 1980s, and deaths from the cancer have fallen since the 1990s. "That is because of the drop in the prevalence of the use of tobacco products by men that followed the Surgeon General's report in 1964," explains Sener.

Besides smoking, the ACS lists the following as risk factors for lung cancer:
· Exposure to secondhand smoke
· Exposure to asbestos or radon
· Personal history
· Air pollution

Tobacco products are responsible for 90% of lung cancer, which puts the weight of prevention efforts on smoking cessation.

If you're thinking about kicking the habit, Sener recommends the following resources:
· American Cancer Society: (800) ACS-2345
· National Cancer Institute Smoking Quitline: (877) 44U-QUIT

According to the National Institute on Aging, as soon as you stop smoking, your chances of getting cancer from smoking begins to shrink, and you can prevent further damage to your lungs.

Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer found in men. It is the second leading type of cancer death in men, after lung cancer.

There is not enough known about what causes prostate cancer and how to prevent it. Yet the disease is treatable if found in early stages. This can be a challenge, since prostate cancer can show no symptoms until it has spread to other parts of the body.

This is where a connection to the doctor helps, says Bonhomme. "I personally know people who are alive today because they got (prostate cancer) screening."

The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and digital rectal exam be offered annually for healthy men starting at age 50 or older. Men who are at high risk -- such as those who have family history of prostate cancer or who are black -- should begin testing earlier.

According to the ACS, other risk factors include:
· Increasing age
· Nationality. The cancer is most common in North America and Northwestern Europe.
· High-fat diet. Men who eat a lot of red meat and high-fat dairy products and not enough fruits and vegetables may have a higher risk.

Although older age is a risk factor for prostate cancer, younger men should not be complacent. Thirty percent of prostate cancers occur in men under age 65. "The younger a man is, the more aggressive the tumor is," says Stephen F. Sener, MD, ACS president.

http://men.webmd.com/features/mens-top-5-health-concerns

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Women's Top 5 Health Concerns
From heart disease to breast cancer to depression, WebMD gives you the inside info on why women are at high risk for these problems but may not know it.

Imagine living without illness to slow you down. While there are no lifetime guarantees, enough scientific research has been done to make long, healthy living a possibility.

To help women boost health, WebMD examined five medical conditions that are of great concern to them: heart disease, breast cancer, osteoporosis, depression, and autoimmune diseases.
We looked at the risk factors for each disease and asked the experts what women could do to prevent such ailments.

In order to make full use of this information, Saralyn Mark, MD, encourages women to take charge of their health. She says women need to work in partnership with their doctors by finding out their family medical history, educating themselves on health issues, and paying attention to their bodies.

"You know what makes you feel good, you know when you don't feel well. Understanding your body is key," says Mark, senior medical adviser for the Office on Women's Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading killer of both men and women. In women, the condition is responsible for about 29% of deaths, reports the CDC.
Yet death in itself isn't the biggest problem for women with heart disease. The real trouble is in premature death and disability, says Cindy Pearson, executive director of the National Women's Health Network.

"There are far too many women dying of heart disease in their 60s, when no one expects to die because that's too young in this country," says Pearson. "There are (also) women, who, for many years, are really ill with heart disease -- being out of breath, not being able to walk up one flight of stairs … because heart disease impairs their ability to get around."

Although more men die of heart disease than women, females tend to be underdiagnosed, often to the point that it's too late to help them once the condition is discovered.
"The symptoms for women are typical for women, and they are often missed by doctors and the patient themselves," Mark explains. "We often think of symptoms … like chest pain. Some people may have that, but others may just have a little bit of jaw pain, shoulder ache, nausea, vomiting, or shortness of breath."

The American Heart Association lists risk factors for heart disease as:
· Increasing age
· Male sex (men typically develop heart disease at a younger age)
· Heredity (including race). People with family history of the disease have greater risk.
· So do African-Americans, Mexican-Americans, Native Americans, Native Hawaiians, and some Asian-Americans.
· Smoking
· High blood cholesterol
· High blood pressure
· Physical inactivity
· Obesity and overweight
· Diabetes

"The burden of heart disease in women is very great," says Gregory Burke, MD, professor and chairman of the department of public health sciences at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine. "The earlier folks adapt healthier behaviors, the lower their overall risk for heart disease or stroke outcomes."

Burke says people can reduce their risk of heart disease by modifying lifestyle to include a well-balanced diet and exercise.

Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. It is second to lung cancer as the leading cause of death for women.

Experts say the fear of breast cancer can sometimes be exaggerated, stopping women from going to their doctors for screening, or pushing women to make rash decisions about mastectomy, when it may it may not be necessary.

"There's a lot of treatment for breast cancer," assures Diane Helentjaris, MD, immediate past president of the American Medical Women's Association. "It's not a death sentence."
She urges women to keep their emotions in perspective and to educate themselves about the issues.

The American Cancer Society lists the following as risk factors for breast cancer:
· Increasing age
· Genes. Nearly 5% to 10% of breast cancer is linked to mutations in certain genes (most commonly, the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes).
· Family history of the disease
· Personal history of the disease
· Race. White women have a slightly greater risk of getting breast cancer compared with African-American women.
· Yet African-Americans have a greater chance of dying from this disease.
· Earlier abnormal breast biopsy
· Earlier breast radiation
· Early onset of menstruation (before age 12) or menopause after age 55
· Not having children
· Medication use, such as diethylstilbestrol (DES)
· Too much alcohol
· Poor diet
· Obesity

Stephen F. Sener, MD, president of the American Cancer Society, recommends controlling your weight, exercising, quitting smoking, and talking to your doctor about your risk and appropriate screening for breast cancer. He also says to keep risk factors in perspective.
"Just because your mother didn't have breast cancer, it does not mean you are immune to this problem," says Sener. At the same time, it's also important to note that some women who have one or more risk factors never get breast cancer.

Osteoporosis
Hunched backs, back pain, and frailty used to be things older women had to accept before doctors knew anything more about osteoporosis. Now, there are steps women and girls can take to avoid such problems.

Osteoporosis threatens 44 million Americans, of which 68% are women, reports the National Osteoporosis Foundation.

"Osteoporosis is largely preventable," says Mark. "The behaviors that women develop in their childhood, in their adolescence, and in their early adult years really play a significant role in the development of the disease."

That's because bodies build up most of bone mass until age 30. Then new bone stops forming and the focus is on maintenance of old bone.

It is never too late to keep bones strong and avoid fractures.

"Your body will do what it can to repair bone damage, but you have to provide the tools for it, such as adequate calcium consumption and weight-bearing physical activity," says Mark.

Risk factors for osteoporosis include:
· Female sex
· Increasing age
· Small, thin-boned frame
· Ethnicity. White and Asian women have the greatest risk.
· Family history
· Sex hormones. Infrequent menstrual cycles and estrogen loss due to menopause may increase risk.
· Anorexia
· Diet low in calcium and vitamin D
· Medication use, particularly glucocorticoids or some anticonvulsants
· Sedentary lifestyle
· Smoking
· Excessive alcohol

Talk to your doctor about your possible risk of osteoporosis, and what you can do to prevent problems.

Depression
Depression appears to affect more women than men. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that about 12 million women are affected by a depressive disorder each year compared to about 6 million men.

Dorree Lynn, PhD, a psychologist and author of Getting Sane Without Going Crazy, says women need a connection with others in their lives.

"They need that sustenance," says Lynn. "If they don't have it, they tend to get depressed."
Sometimes, hormonal changes can also trigger the condition, particularly after pregnancy (postpartum) or around menopause.

Other risk factors for depression includes:

· A previous depressive episode
· Family history of depression
· History of heart problems
· Serious chronic illness
· Marital problems
· Substance abuse
· Use of drugs that could trigger depression, such as medicines for high blood pressure or seizures
· A stressful life event, such as job loss or death
· Diseases that could trigger depression, such as anemia and thyroid disease
· Recent serious illness or surgery
· Childhood history of physical or sexual abuse
· Being a worrier or being overly anxious
· Having an eating disorder or an anxiety disorder

To help reduce risk of depression, Lynn recommends finding a reason to get up in the morning. She says things such as work, community, love, pets, and volunteering can be good reasons.
"Statistically, the healthiest adults, both in women and men, are people in significant caring relationships," says Lynn. She says adults not in nurturing relationships can reduce their risk of depression by making efforts to reach out into the community.

Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune diseases are a group of disorders in which the immune system attacks the body and destroys or alters tissues. There are more than 80 serious chronic illnesses in this category, including lupus, multiple sclerosis, and type 1 diabetes.

According to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA), about 75% of autoimmune diseases occur in women. By themselves, each disease appears to be uncommon -- except for diabetes, thyroid disease, and lupus -- but as a group, the disorders make up the fourth-largest cause of disability among American women.

It is not known what causes the body to turn on itself, but genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors are suspects.

"That's such a major area of needed research," says Helentjaris.

Since autoimmune diseases are not very well understood, pinpointing specific risk factors is difficult. Symptoms can also be nonspecific, hampering proper diagnosis. However, if you know something is wrong with you or a loved one, it's important to become an active health advocate.
"It's very common for women to make multiple visits to multiple doctors to finally get a diagnosis," she says. "Insist that someone take your symptoms seriously."

If you don't feel like your doctor is taking your complaints seriously, Pearson advises finding another doctor that will take the time to investigate your symptoms.

http://women.webmd.com/guide/5-top-female-health-concern

Roger

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Martial Arts - Words of Wisdom

Teaching Children Words of Wisdom

We are living in a society wherein words of wisdom are passed on from one generation to another. Since we were children, our parents instilled in our minds beliefs and knowledge they have learned from their ancestors. Those helped and guided us in making good and smart decisions as we go through life. So, we have thought of teaching our children the wisdom we have learned and acquired for so many years. But doing this is not as easy as pie. It has to undergo a certain process and this will take time. Having enough knowledge and ideas about words of wisdom is not enough.

We must know how to share in a better way wherein they are getting and absorbing what is intended to be learned. Children are considered to be restless and playful. By just telling them about these words of wisdom won't interest them much if we don't give extra effort. We need a proper time and venue. Sharing beliefs to children is best at mealtime. They are eating, they can't go anywhere. They will be listening to whatever we say. With this, we can start teaching them words of wisdom. We can start by asking them questions like what happened during the day or what they have learned from school.

By then, teaching and learning are on the go. But again, we need to put in mind that sharing words of wisdom to the young ones is difficult. Since we have found a right time and place in doing it, we must make it a daily routine. Through this, we are not only teaching them but as parents we are also learning from them. It is knowledge we gathered for so many years that we share to our children. And surprisingly, we are also learning from our children though they have actually little knowledge of the facts and realities of life.

There are many words of wisdom to share to our children but we have to be careful in choosing. They might absorb beliefs and knowledge they are not ready to learn. So we have to do it step by step as they grow older. Here are some words of wisdom we can share to our children.Before you say something against other people, think that person is beside you. See the reaction and what the person would feel and surely you would also feel the same way if someone says negative things about you. Making a mistake is not a reason to give up but instead learn something from it.

Make it a challenge to keep on moving successfully in life. Don't try to keep secrets because sooner or later, it won't be secrets anymore. Someone will find out about it. And here is one little wisdom we can share to our children that will help them become successful if they enter the business world. Tell them to always throw an "ALSO". This means you're not only doing the work you're required but you're doing more than expected. This will make you a better person and work will always follow after you. You will be in great demand wherever you go in life.

The author of this article Amy Twain is a Self Improvement Coach

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Eating Healthy is Self Defense

Mind, Body, Spirit Health

To create total health you need to focus on healthy mind, body and spirit regime.

Every day:

• Eat fruits, vegetables and whole grains—brown rice, quinoa, amaranth, barley (no wheat). These plants contain a virtual anti-cancer pharmacy—high-fiber.

• Vegetables—broccoli, cauliflower, bok choy, brussel sprouts, cabbage, and kale.
• Dark green, leafy veggies: spinach, romaine, kale, collards, Swiss chard

• Lycopene-rich produce: tomatoes, red grapefruit, watermelon, guava

• Beta-carotene-rich produce: winter squash, carrots, sweet potatoes

•Citrus fruit: oranges, grapefruit

• Berries: strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries

• Use ‘good’ fats. High intake of animal fat increase incidences of cancer. Omega-3 fatty fish—wild salmon and fish-oil supplements guard against cancer. Omega-9 oil found in olive oil, also lowers cancer incidences.

• Green tea contains antioxidants and health-promoting substances. Green tea supplements are also available. Drink at lease one cup green tea daily.

• Ground flaxseeds. Recent research reveals that flaxseed is excellent for eliminating toxins and that it helps prevent cancer.

• Use supplements. Whole-food-based multivitamins, which include folic acid, B12, D and E. Other supplements recommended include—Turmeric, Selenium, Rosemary, Oregano, CoQ10, and adaptogenic herbs—Ginseng, Holy basil and Ashwaghanda.

• Sleep 8 hours a night—10 PM to 6 AM: Two independent studies published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute reveals that sleeping at the darkest hours boost levels of cancer-productive hormones, especially melatonin.

Dorothy M. Neddermeyer, PhD, Life Coach,
http://ezinearticles.com/?Mind,-Body,-Spirit-Health&id=605046

Roger

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

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Providing Instruction/Lessons in Martial Arts, Self Defense, Judo and Karate, for Kids, Teens and Adults in the Cave Creek, Phoenix, Scottsdale and the entire north valley of Arizona since 1991.

Karate Teacher in Scottsdale uses Obama's message to motivate Children

What Better Example about overcoming obstacles then President Obama

President-elect Barack Obama has told a crowd attending an inaugural concert that “there is no obstacle that can stand in the way of millions of voices calling for change.”

Near the end of a concert in front of the Lincoln Memorial, Obama said the problems facing the nation won’t be solved in a month or a year, and said the nation’s resolve will be tested.
But he said the Americans who gathered on the National Mall, and who “believe in what this country can be,” give him hope that the problems can be overcome, and that the change he has promised can be achieved.

"A New Birth of Freedom" was the theme for Barack Obama's inauguration today—a reference to one of Abraham Lincoln's most memorable lines from the Gettysburg Address. It was part of Obama's sustained effort to link himself with the memory of one of America's greatest leaders and to give Americans reassurance that today, as in Lincoln's time, the country would find its way through any crisis.

Obama, the first African-American president, and one of the youngest American Presidents, has often emphasized his bonds with Lincoln, who waged war to preserve the Union and end slavery. Obama has pointed out that they both rose to prominence as politicians from Illinois and were considered unlikely successes early in their political careers.

~~~~~~~~ Thanks for the inspiring story to tell our students.

"It help to see that it's okay to be the best," we can look at that and say, 'you know what? We can strive for excellence."

"What really sticks out in my mind is the 'yes we can,' thing. It's just so powerful to me," "Because it says that you can do it no matter what the odds are against you, you can do it."

Roger

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

http://www.GoshinKarate.com/
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Teaching Karate Children Self-Discipline

Someday our children will be self-sufficient and independent adults, which is why we need to teach them to become self-disciplined now.

Self-discipline - Is doing what's expected with out being told.......

Most experts agree that in terms of behavior, children need to know their limits. Limit setting gives kids a feeling of safety and security, but as our children reach the early school age years and even the preteen years, it's important that they learn to rely less and less on parents setting limits, and more and more on themselves setting limits.

In other words we want our children to learn to become self-disciplined, explains psychologist Dr. Joanne Briggs. "Your object in setting limits is for the child to develop his or her own limits. So you don't want to have too many rules and you want to make sure that they're clear and well understood rules. The best way to do that is to talk about it with your child."

Here are the 7 home rules we suggest to our parents at Goshin Karate & Judo Academy
1. Children shall greet their parents when they enter the house (Hi Mom! Hi
Dad!) and tell their parents "Good-bye" when they leave.

2. Children will always be respectful of their Parents, Teachers, and Elders.

3. Children will be kind to their brothers and sisters.

4. Children will help keep the household - especially their own room - neat and
clean and will make their own beds every morning.

5. Children will keep their hair, body, and teeth clean daily.

6. Children will not interrupt adult conversations.

7. Children will do all their assigned schoolwork every day.

Children who have developed a strong sense of self-discipline and internal motivation can better deal with peer pressure and life's up and downs. As parents we can help them achieve this sense of self-discipline and motivation by giving them coping mechanisms for dealing with disappointments says Briggs.

"What you're trying to do when a child is in a bad mood, which is usually because they're hungry, tired or have had a very bad day, is to give them strategies to deal with that. So what you're trying to do is to help them learn how to deal with it themselves, rather than dealing with it for them."

Briggs adds that during the period of six to twelve years of age our role as parents doesn't diminish. "You're still deciding when they're going to eat, go to bed, what kind of activities they'll do and so on, but you always consult them and listen to what they tell you."

All in all, our children will someday be self-sufficient and independent. Helping them get there successfully begins with listening and guiding our children, and setting limits that are reasonable and fair.

http://www.theparentreport.com/resources/ages/preteen/behavior/214.html

Roger

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

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Arizona Cardinals show Perseverance – Makes a Karate Teacher Proud

Arizona Cardinals heading to first Super Bowl

That's not a mirage rising out of the desert, folks. It's the lowly Arizona Cardinals soaring to their first Super Bowl.

Yes, the Cardinals, founding members of the NFL, but historically among the most dysfunctional of franchises, finally have joined the big boys. Capitalizing on Larry Fitzgerald's three first-half touchdown receptions, then coolly marching downfield to Kurt Warner's 8-yard scoring pass to rookie Tim Hightower with 2:53 left, they beat the Philadelphia Eagles 32-25 Sunday for the NFC championship.

"That drive where we scored a touchdown at the end of the game was really the difference," Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt said.

Arizona (12-7) will face the AFC champion in two weeks in Tampa for the NFL title.

If the Cardinals, the first No. 4 seed to host a conference championship game, were supposed to be thunderstruck by their surroundings, they instead responded like playoff veterans.
Sure, they blew a 24-6 halftime lead. But then the 37-year-old Warner, a Super Bowl MVP from almost a decade ago with the St. Louis Rams, engineered a precise, 72-yard drive to win it with his fourth TD pass of the day.

He finished the comeback with the 8-yard pass to Hightower, then hit Ben Patrick for the 2-point conversion.

But the key was the unstoppable Fitzgerald, who had nine receptions for 152 yards, including two big catches on the decisive drive. The All-Pro set a single postseason record with 419 yards receiving, surpassing the great Jerry Rice. And Fitzgerald has one more game to go — in the Super Bowl.

Can you imagine?
They surely never looked this good before in the Phoenix area, or their previous homes in Chicago and St. Louis.

"I want to say thanks to all of you guys," Warner told the crowd during postgame celebrations that included streams of confetti spewed into the air and the obligatory "We are the Champions" blaring. "When nobody else believed in us, when nobody else believed in me, you guys did and we're going to the Super Bowl."

Blown out by the Eagles 48-20 on Thanksgiving, Whisenhunt's team looked completely different in its first title game since 1948.

"And it was appropriate we had a bunch of different people make those plays, and it was a great team win for us," said Whisenhunt, who in two seasons as coach as turned a losing culture into a championship environment.

It's time to bury the "Same old Cardinals" talk, it's time to get even more excited about a team that has bonded at the right time and shown the rest of the NFL that a "TEAM" is greater than a sum of individuals.

Congratulations Arizona Cardinals

Roger

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

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Karate Creates a Fitness Mindset

Martial Arts creating a fitness mindset.....

You may be wondering how does one swing the thinking pendulum from fitness failure to fitness success and make it stay to fitness success?

If “one” is willing to change some basic fundamentals in thought the process can be happen with great ease and simplicity. Outlined below are five things you can do to adopt the fitness mindset and easily be as fit as you decide to be;

1. Do NOT set goals for yourself.

When you set a goal you create an expectation that is formulated from a desire. Very often people will set a goal that they do not believe in their hearts they can achieve, but it would be nice. There are many small things that must be done in order for a big “goal” to materialize. Additionally, not accomplishing a goal often leads to feelings of disappointment, failure; resentments and the end of the New Year’s resolution to be in shape. Instead of definitive goal setting you can:

2. Decide to move the direction of fitness and wellness:
There are many ways to exercise, with none being “the ultimate workout” or supreme to the rest. Selecting an activity that you can decide to enjoy is a key element to lasting exercise success. Make the decision to eat foods than help you feel well, not frenzied. If something is called a die-t you may be better off passing and selecting a different way of eating. It is relatively common knowledge at this point that low carb is not the most effective choice in weight loss. Do you homework about nutrition and:

3. Let go of the habits that are not working, including thinking!
If you have decided to want to change something you are going to have to do something different than what you have been doing to get you to this point. Assess the way you think about yourself. If you think of yourself as not being able to stick to a fitness program, or someone who is constantly struggling to get in shape decide to think different thoughts. You can do this by:

4. Asking yourself a series of questions:
If being in shape is what you want; hold that question in mind and ask yourself what would it take to do that? By going inside and looking to your own higher consciousness for answers there is no limit as to what you can discover. This process works best when you make the decision to take time for yourself on a daily basis to inquire inward. When you make a regular practice of inquiring inward you will discover many things. To materialize and experience them you must:

5. Take Action!
What you discover by looking inward you can materialize through your actions. Through a series of small actions repeated on a regular basis you can materialize and experience a big change.
You have the ability to make the coming year your personal best starting with the moment or right now. When your right now is good, things that you enjoy can naturally happen without even having to make a whole lot of effort. It all starts in your mind!

http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/creating-a-fitness-mindset.html

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.GoshinCares.com/
http://www.GoshinGirls.com/
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Providing Instruction/Lessons in Martial Arts, Self Defense, Judo and Karate, for Kids, Teens and Adults in the Cave Creek, Phoenix, Scottsdale and the entire north valley of Arizona since 1991.

Does Karate help with Listening Skills?

Listening Skills

You probably spend more time using your listening skills than any other kind of skill. Like other skills, listening takes practice.

What does it mean to really listen?
Real listening is an active process that has three basic steps.

Hearing. Hearing just means listening enough to catch what the speaker is saying. For example, say you were listening to a report on Karate Schools in Scottsdale, and the speaker mentioned that only one ranks in the Top 100 Martial Arts Schools in North America. If you can repeat the fact, then you have heard what has been said.

Understanding. The next part of listening happens when you take what you have heard and understand it in your own way. Let's go back to that report on Karate Schools. When you hear that only one school in Arizona ranks in the Top 100 Martial Arts Schools in North America, think about what that might mean. You might think, "Maybe this means that this school teaches karate differently or better than the others."

Judging. After you are sure you understand what the speaker has said, think about whether it makes sense. Do you believe what you have heard? You might think, "How could this school be that diffeent? But then again, they have over 250 students and has been in business since 1991. I think this seems believable."

Tips for being a good listener
Give your full attention on the person who is speaking. Don't look out the window or at what else is going on in the room.

Make sure your mind is focused, too. It can be easy to let your mind wander if you think you know what the person is going to say next, but you might be wrong! If you feel your mind wandering, change the position of your body and try to concentrate on the speaker's words.
Let the speaker finish before you begin to talk. Speakers appreciate having the chance to say everything they would like to say without being interrupted. When you interrupt, it looks like you aren't listening, even if you really are.

Let yourself finish listening before you begin to speak! You can't really listen if you are busy thinking about what you want say next.

Listen for main ideas. The main ideas are the most important points the speaker wants to get across. They may be mentioned at the start or end of a talk, and repeated a number of times. Pay special attention to statements that begin with phrases such as "My point is..." or "The thing to remember is..."

Ask questions. If you are not sure you understand what the speaker has said, just ask. It is a good idea to repeat in your own words what the speaker said so that you can be sure your understanding is correct. For example, you might say, "When you said that only one school in Scottsdale ranks in the Top 100 Martial Arts Schools in North America, did you mean that based on a report, by one on the Professional Karate Magazines?" OK!

Give feedback. Sit up straight and look directly at the speaker. Now and then, nod to show that you understand. At appropriate points you may also smile, frown, laugh, or be silent. These are all ways to let the speaker know that you are really listening. Remember, you listen with your face as well as your ears!

Thinking fast
Remember: time is on your side! Thoughts move about four times as fast as speech. With practice, while you are listening you will also be able to think about what you are hearing, really understand it, and give feedback to the speaker.

http://www.infoplease.com/homework/listeningskills1.html

Roger

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

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Karate - Little Lions

The Lion and the Mouse is an Aesop's fable.

A Lion was awakened from his sleep by a Mouse running over his face. Rising up angrily, he caught him and was about to kill him, when the Mouse begged him, saying: "If you would only spare my life, I would be sure to repay your kindness."The Lion was so tickled at the idea of the Mouse being able to help him that he laughed and let him go. Shortly after this the Lion was caught by hunter, who bound him with ropes to a tree. The Mouse, recognizing his roar, came gnawed the rope with his teeth, and set him free, exclaimed:"You ridiculed the idea of my ever being able to help you, expecting to receive from me any repayment of your favor. Now you know that it is possible for even a mouse to help a lion.

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In the fable, a lion wants to eat a mouse who wakes him up. The mouse begs forgiveness and promises to return the favor if ever he is given the opportunity. He also makes the point that such unworthy prey as him should not stain the lion's great paws. Later, the lion is captured by hunters and tied to a tree; the lion roars with all his might so that someone might help him. The mouse hears the lion's pleas and frees him by gnawing through the ropes. The moral of this story is stated in the last line of the fable:

Little friends may prove great friends.

"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted"

http://www.realalternativesite.com/philosophy-t-16.html

Roger

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

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Karate School in Scottsdale - Making a Difference

100 Ways to Make a Difference in Your Community

1. Help teach a younger child to read.
2. Help cook and/or serve a meal at a homeless shelter.
3. Gather clothing from your neighbors and donate it to a local shelter.
4. Make “I Care” kits with combs, toothbrushes, shampoo, etc. for the homeless.
5. Pack and hand out food at a local food bank.
6. Adopt a “grandfriend” and write them letters and visit them.
7. Visit senior citizens at a nursing home.
8. Rake leaves, shovel snow, clean gutters, or wash windows for a senior citizen.
9. Pick up groceries or medicine for an elderly person.
10. Go for a walk with a senior citizen in your community.
11. Deliver meals to homebound individuals.
12. Hold an afternoon dance for your local nursing home.
13. Teach a senior friend how to use a computer and the Internet.
14. Paint a mural over graffiti.
15. Invite local police officers to present a drug awareness or safety presentation.
16. Tutor a student that needs help learning English or some other subject.
17. Organize a canned goods drive.
18. Clean up a vacant lot or park.
19. Organize a campaign to raise money to purchase and install playground equipment.
20. Plant flowers in public areas that could use some color.
21. Volunteer to help at a Special Olympics event.
22. Set up a buddy system for kids with special needs in your community.
23. Raise money for Braille books for visually impaired people.
24. Read books or the newspaper on tape for visually impaired people.
25. Bring toys to children in the cancer ward of a hospital.
26. Contact your local political representative about key issues.
27. Register people to vote.
28. Organize a public issues forum for your neighborhood.
29. Volunteer at a polling booth the day of an election.
30. Take a friend to the polling booths.
31. Vote.
32. Offer to pass out election materials.
33. Plant a garden or tree where the whole neighborhood can enjoy it.
34. Set up a recycling system for your home.
35. Organize a carpooling campaign in your neighborhood.
36. Adopt an acre of a rainforest.
37. Clean up trash along a river, beach, or in a park.
38. Create a habitat for wildlife.
39. Create a campaign to encourage biking and walking.
40. Test the health of the water in your local lakes, rivers, and streams.
41. Contact your local volunteer center for opportunities to serve.
42. Volunteer at your local animal shelter.
43. Help build a home with Habitat for Humanity.
44. Walk a neighbor's dog or pet sit while they are on vacation.
45. Teach Sunday school.
46. Learn to be a peer counselor.
47. Send a letter to one of America's veterans or overseas soldiers.
48. Volunteer at your local youth center.
49. Participate in a marathon for your favorite charity.
50. Become a candy striper at your local hospital.
51. Mentor a young person.
52. Serve your country by joining AmeriCorps.
53. Become a volunteer firefighter or EMT.
54. Donate books to your local library.
55. Donate clothes to the Salvation Army.
56. Start a book club in your area.
57. Adopt a pet from the Humane Society.
58. Hold a door open for someone.
59. Give up your seat on the bus or train to someone.
60. Donate your old computer to a school.
61. Give blood.
62. Coach a children's sports team
63. Become an organ donor.
64. Teach a dance class.
65. Participate in Job Shadow Day (February 2).
66. Organize a project for National Youth Service Days (April 26-28,)
67. Volunteer on a hotline.
68. Meet with local representatives from your area.
69. Don't drink and drive.
70. Listen to others.
71. Write a letter to the editor about an issue you care about.
72. Learn First Aid.
73. Shop at local, family owned businesses.
74. Become a Big Brother or Big Sister.
75. Take a historical tour of your area about your community.
76. Write a note to a teacher that had a positive effect on you.
77. Get together with some friends to buy holiday presents for a family at a shelter.
78. Recycle.
79. Drive responsibly.
80. Get CPR and First Aid certification.
81. Don't litter.
82. Shop responsibly.
83. Don't spread or start gossip.
84. Tell a custodian that you appreciate him/her.
85. Hold a teddy bear drive for foster children, fire victims, etc.
86. Make a care package for an elderly or shut-in person.
87. Teach at an adult literacy center.
88. Sing for residents at a nursing home.
89. Befriend a new student or neighbor.
90. Babysit.
91. Look for the good in all people.
92. Coordinate a book drive.
93. Donate money to your favorite charity.
94. Make quilts or baby clothes for low-income families.
95. Bake cookies and bring them to your local fire hall or police station.
96. Donate toys or suitcases to foster children.
97. When visiting someone in a hospital, talk to someone that doesn't have many visitors.
98. Around the holidays, visit the Post Office and answer some letters to Santa.
99. Start a neighborhood welcome committee.
100. Visit http://goshinkarate.blogspot.com/ to find volunteer opportunities in your area.

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.GoshinCares.com/
http://www.GoshinGirls.com/
http://www.GoshinGear.com/

http://www.YourWorthDefending.com/

Providing Instruction/Lessons in Martial Arts, Self Defense, Judo and Karate, for Kids, Teens and Adults in the Cave Creek, Phoenix, Scottsdale and the entire north valley of Arizona since 1991.

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Karate - Grow Strong Character

Growing Strong Character

What does it mean to grow strong character?

In general, the term character, as applied to a person, is represented by the values and qualities that make us who we are, that shape our attitudes and behaviors.

So, when we say that someone has a strong character, we mean that they are demonstrating some combination of the following positive traits that make them good friends, citizens and family members:

Honesty – with themselves and with others at all times.

Fairness – in all dealings with others, even when it means self-sacrifice.

Self-discipline – able to set goals for themselves and meet them with persistence and good humor.

Responsibility – willing to take responsibility for their behavior and follow through with their commitments.

Courage – willing to stand up for ones own beliefs and in the defense of others.

Respect – for oneself, their own beliefs and the beliefs and standards of others.

Compassion - for all people and other living things including empathy for the feelings of others.

Good citizenship – civic pride, a willingness to demonstrate community service and concern.

As parents, we can help our children to develop the attributes that help build good character by setting limits, having realistic expectations and providing them with opportunities to build good values. Martial arts training is a great place to start. The values and character building tools they learn will last them a lifetime!

Written by Kathy Mangold

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.GoshinCares.com/
http://www.GoshinGirls.com/
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KARATE - FOCUS, SELF DISCIPLINE, and RESPECT

How will Karate, Judo or Kung Fu benefit YOUR son or daughter?

1. Positive Role Models: The biggest asset of "Okinawa Kempo Karate?" Easy. The teachers.

They have been hand selected...not just because they are great Martial Artists. They have been chosen because they are wonderful people...and have a great love of helping others benefit from the Martial Arts! All of our teachers were once students at "Goshin Karate & Judo Academy" themselves. They care about each student individually -- and are totally committed to helping your child reach his or her potential.

2. Physical Fitness: It's hard to feel good about yourself when you are out of shape physically...or when your athletic skills have not been fully developed. Our belief is that, regardless of how athletic somebody seems to be...there is an athlete inside all of us. When a student feels their physical skills skyrocket...it's not long before their self-image follows suit!

3. A High Energy, Exciting Environment: Many kids have grown accustomed to virtual activities (video games, television, internet). Participating in an exciting, high energy environment, focused on an actual activity, will give your child a very real sense of achievement!

4. Regular Incentives for Effort and Achievement: The belt system of Martial Arts (your child will earn a new belt every few months: orange, yellow, blue, etc.), regular positive feedback and recognition of accomplishment, incentives for improvement, applause, smiles, and high-fives will systematically lead your child into the "Yes, I Can!" attitude you've always wanted for him or her.

5. The "Mat Chats - Peowerful Words": Regular exposure, through our "Mat Chats," to systematic instruction, accompanied by exercises in the lessons of respect, discipline, focus, persistence, courage, discipline and confidence. (Most of the "Goshin Karate & Judo Academy" parents name this as their favorite part of the program!)


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.GoshinCares.com/
http://www.GoshinGirls.com/
http://www.goshingear.com/

http://www.yourworthdefending.com/

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Karate Kids dealing with Conflict Resolution

Ten Tips I Learned About Conflict Resolution

Resolving conflicts looks great in the instructional videos. But how applicable is it to real-life? I hate the term "conflict resolution". It has this sterile ring to it. And very rarely have I seen a conflict being resolved in the manner that business seminar videos portray. In these videos, we see stale looking actors and actresses reciting stodgy lines in the hopes of convincing America's cubicle-bound that they too, can solve all problems with diplomacy and grace. Nice try. But as we all know, true conflict resolution takes a bit more than just reciting back what the first person said, and telling them that you'll do better next time. One video in particular listed ten different things to do to help resolve conflicts effectively. But here's why they won't work as easily as you think they will:

10- CHANGE WHAT PEOPLE DO, NOT WHO THEY ARE. This little piece of advice is wonderful. The problem is that what people do is often a reflection of who they are. That being said, if you want a lazy person who never cleans up at home, to scrub down the microwave after reheating his/her leftover crab dinner, you're in for a rude awakening. Sure, you can confront the person about the mess (and horrid smell) that was left behind. But more than likely, said person will just find more ways to annoy the BeJeezus out of you.

9- LISTEN BEFORE MAKING SUGGESTIONS. This tip actually works. But it works only if you have family members who will be open to your suggestions in the first place. If the mind is made up not that whatever you say shall be null and void, chances are, it makes no difference how long you let the person rant. It also doesn't matter what you say afterwards. I know this sounds incredibly negative. And it is. But the trick here is to convince your irate colleague that you are sympathetic to his/her plight. Once you have done that, the sky is the limit.

8- GET TO THE POINT; DON'T HINT. The video we watched indicated that if you want a a person to do something specific, you have to tell them directly. For instance, in order to get someone to pull his/her weight, you'll have to be clear that a certain deadline must be met. In other words, don't just ask the person to do better. Tell him/her what you need. The problem with telling someone exactly what you need is that you come off as brash, which in turn makes the person even angrier. While you should be direct, it's just as important to cover your behind in case others happen to renege on their promises. This isn't meant as an invitation to backstab the individual. Just be ready for Plan B.

7- EXPECT THE BEST. Ha!!! I, the incurable optimist, am even surprised at my own response to this tip. The Conflict Resolution video encourages a positive outlook to all major differences of opinion. But simply "expecting" the best isn't necessarily a cure for solving the ills of corporate life. Count how many offices have you seen with those Teamwork paintings hanging up everywhere. Now count the number of people you know who scoff at them everyday. It isn't because teamwork is frowned upon. It's because of the fluffy nature with which the sentiment is celebrated. Expecting the best is great. But it really helps if real examples of previously resolved conflicts are readily available.

6- MODEL THE BEHAVIOR YOU DESIRE. I understand where the developers of these motivational materials are coming from on this one. However, this simply isn't rational. Quite frankly, I desire for people to leave me alone, never fuss, and do what I say. This won't be happening any time soon. I'm actually ok with that. The "Do Unto Others" sentiment is certainly the most diplomatic I can think of. But the truth is that you can smile and suck it up all you want to. A really gritty problem is not going to be solved with smiles and handshakes. Mimicking your "aggressor" won't help either. The best thing to do is keep calm, and be yourself. Think through the problem. But don't let the other person cause you to become irate as well.

5- ADAPT YOUR APPROACH TO THE PERSON. This one is also a little tricky. The conflict resolution experts believe that you should tailor your responses according to the personality type. This only works if you're good at lying---not lying to the other person, lying to YOURSELF. In other words, if said person is dead set on leaving you with most of the work on a project, there is no way in the world that simply asking politely (as is done in the video) is going to solve your problems instantly. Asking is a great place to start. But more than likely you're going to have to pull some extra long strings to effect this kind of change in the person..

4- PROTECT DIGNITY AND SELF-RESPECT. This tip was provided as an effort to preserve the good-feelings of those involved in conflict resolution. While this is a grand piece of advice, I actually have yet to hear two coworkers having an out-of-hand verbal confrontation at the job. Typically, backstabbers are extra nice to the people they're stabbing. That's why you can rarely tell when you're being stabbed, and by whom. With that in mind, the only way to really preserve dignity or respect, is by treating yourself with some in the first place. If you're really doing the best job you can do, it will be be observed by the masses, including Teacher & Parents. You won't need to stoop to your rival's level with name-calling or other childish antics. The best revenge for others' misdeeds, will always be to do well for yourself.

3- APPEAL TO SELF-INTERESTS. This approach is valid only if the other person does not see your attempt as a form of manipulation. The instructors in the video imply that advising the person of the benefits [to everyone] of employing your idea will cause others to rethink their position. This may be true in some cases. But people who are bound and determined to be irritated at the slightest divergence, will more than likely feel that you're trying to steal their thunder. If at all possible, try both ways and see who fairs the best. If this is impossible, get a third party mediator involved. This might be your only recourse if you're under time constraints or have limited resources.

2- ACKNOWLEDGE IMPROVED BEHAVIOR. How does one do this without seeming condescending? The answer is: I have no idea. Strokes to one's ego about a job well-done are only effective if there has been a huge effort on one's part to make a situation better. Giving your irate family member a pat on the back after you've gotten your way just seems slimy. It's like telling a robbery victim 'Thank You' for letting you rob them. Bad example, but you get the point. Acknowledgement is terrific. It lets the person know that you appreciate their efforts. But after a tense conflict, it's best to simply put the incident behind you, and try to work better together in the future.

1- CUT YOUR LOSSES WITH REMORSE, NOT GUILT. This is perhaps the only tip that I wholeheartedly believe in. More often than not, conflicts remain unsolved until the next batch of people stumbles upon it at a later date. When this occurs, it truly is the best practice to cut your losses. Doing so without guilt means that you've acknowledged doing everything you could to solve the issue. Not being able to control the actions of others or singlehandedly increase revenues should not cause you bad dreams at night. The best thing to do is let the situation go.

By Ayanna G.

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