Karate Teacher in Scottsdale - Making a Difference

It’s Not About Me!

Through teaching karate for the last 20 years I have discovered a way to make a difference, at least a difference that is important to me.

Many people that I have come in contact with have never experienced achievement. They have never really set out to do something big and then accomplished it. Many of these people are people I would otherwise have never met. I get to help them on their journey of self discovery. When a student takes his/her graduation test for advancement, passes, and then is promoted, they are becoming someone new.

 

The promotion or different belt isn’t what is really important. The important part is setting out to reach that next plateau or rank and passing the test. The new belt is just a symbol of that achievement. When I promote a student and give them their new belt, it is almost like watching a butterfly emerge from a cocoon. It is almost like they grow and change right in front of my eyes. This is very exciting and fulfilling for me.



Sending love and positive energy out your way...

Mr. Roger Boggs - Renshi

Goshin Karate and Judo Academy

6245 E. Bell Road #120

Scottsdale, AZ. 85254
480-951-2236

http://www.GoshinKarate.com/
http://GoshinKarate.blogspot.com/
http://www.GoshinGirls.com/ - A class for the girls taught by the girls
http://www.GoshinGear.com/
http://www.YourWorthDefending.com/

     Women's Self Defense class - Scottsdale Arizona 

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

SAME LOCATION FOR 20 YEARS

Scottsdale Arizona, Karate Kids, Phoenix Arizona, Taekwondo, Ju-jitsu / Jiu-jitsu, Grappling, Kickboxing, Hapkido, Judo, Kung Fu, Bruce Lee's, Jeet Kune Do, Leadership, Escrima, Black Belts School, Kali Arnis, Wushu, Aikido, Judo, Kempo / Kenpo, TaiChi, Self Defense Training, Practical Street Defense, Family Fun, Women's Self Defense, Stranger Danger, Bully Busting, Self Esteem, Acts of Kindness, Bully Prevention, Workplace violence, School Violence, Summer Camps, Excellences, Personal Training, Self Defense, Boxing, Weapons, Extreme Martial Arts (XMA), Black Belt Training, Life Skills, Personal Achievement,

Stress Free in Scottsdale AZ

10 COMMANDMENTS FOR REDUCING STRESS IN YOUR LIFE

 

1. Thou Shall Not Be Perfect, Or Even Try To Be.

2. Thou Shall Not Try To Be All Things To All People.

3. Thou Shall Sometimes Leave Things Undone That Ought To Be Done.

4. Thou Shall Not Spread Thyself Too Thinly.

5. Thou Shall Learn To Say No.

6. Thou Shall Schedule Time for Thyself and Thy Supportive Network.

7. Thou Shall Switch Off and Do Nothing Regularly.

8. Thou Shall Be Boring, Untidy, Inelegant, and Unattractive Sometimes.

9. Thou Shall Not Even Feel Guilty.

10. Especially, Thou Shall Not Be My Own Worst Enemy But Be My Own Best Friend. ~ Author Unknown



Sending love and positive energy out your way...

Mr. Roger Boggs - Renshi

Goshin Karate and Judo Academy

6245 E. Bell Road #120

Scottsdale, AZ. 85254
480-951-2236

http://www.GoshinKarate.com/
http://GoshinKarate.blogspot.com/
http://www.GoshinGirls.com/ - A class for the girls taught by the girls
http://www.GoshinGear.com/
http://www.YourWorthDefending.com/

     Women's Self Defense class - Scottsdale Arizona 

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

SAME LOCATION FOR 20 YEARS

Scottsdale Arizona, Karate Kids, Phoenix Arizona, Taekwondo, Ju-jitsu / Jiu-jitsu, Grappling, Kickboxing, Hapkido, Judo, Kung Fu, Bruce Lee's, Jeet Kune Do, Leadership, Escrima, Black Belts School, Kali Arnis, Wushu, Aikido, Judo, Kempo / Kenpo, TaiChi, Self Defense Training, Practical Street Defense, Family Fun, Women's Self Defense, Stranger Danger, Bully Busting, Self Esteem, Acts of Kindness, Bully Prevention, Workplace violence, School Violence, Summer Camps, Excellences, Personal Training, Self Defense, Boxing, Weapons, Extreme Martial Arts (XMA), Black Belt Training, Life Skills, Personal Achievement,

National Nutrition Month

National Nutrition Month

March is National Nutrition Month, what a great reminder to feed your family nutritious and delicious foods. Getting your plate in shape not only teaches your family about making healthy choices that will last a lifetime, it can also be beneficial in getting your body in shape as well! A few healthy reminders are all you need to start getting your plate in tip top shape!

Before eating a meal, stop to think about what is going on your plate. Foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low-fat dairy products and lean protein foods have the nutrients you need without too many calories. Throughout the day, try to include foods from all the food groups. The new MyPlate tool is a great model for what a healthy plate looks like. Try the following tips to “Get Your Plate in Shape.”

Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.

Eat a variety of vegetables, especially dark-green, red and orange vegetables plus beans and peas. Fresh, frozen and canned vegetables all count. Try to choose “reduced sodium” or “no-salt-added” canned vegetables, when available.

Add fruit to meals and snacks. Buy fruits that are dried, frozen or canned in water or 100% juice, as well as fresh fruits.

Make at least half your grains whole.

Choose 100% whole-grain breads, cereals, crackers, pasta and brown rice.

Don’t know if it’s whole grain? Check the ingredients list on food packages to find whole-grain foods.

Switch to fat-free or low-fat milk.

Fat-free and low-fat milk have the same amount of calcium and other essential nutrients as whole milk, but less fat and calories.

If you are lactose intolerant, try lactose-free milk.

Vary your protein choices.

Eat a variety of foods from the protein food group each week, such as seafood, nuts and beans, as well as lean meat, poultry and eggs.

Cut back on sodium and empty calories from solid fats and added sugars.

Drink water instead of sugary drinks. Select fruit for dessert. Eat sugary desserts less often.

Look out for salt (sodium) in foods you buy. Compare sodium in foods and choose those with lower numbers. Add spices or herbs to season food without adding salt.

Switch from solid fats to oils when preparing food.

Enjoy your food but eat less.

Avoid oversized portions. Use a smaller plate, bowl and glass.

Cook more often at home, where you are in control of what’s in your food.

Breakfast Boosts Brainpower!

Breakfast gives you and your family the energy to start the day. A healthy breakfast is important for everyone. Get the morning nutrition your family needs with these quick breakfast ideas.

Make instant oatmeal with milk instead of water. Mix in raisins or dried cranberries. Top with chopped walnuts.

Layer low-fat yogurt with your favorite crunchy cereal and sliced fruit or berries.

Mix up a breakfast smoothie made with low-fat milk, frozen strawberries and a banana.

Top a bowl of whole-grain cereal with blueberries, sliced peaches or any favorite fruit. Pour on low-fat or fat-free milk.

Top a toaster waffle with low-fat yogurt and fruit.

Spread almond butter on a whole-grain toasted bagel. Top with apple slices.

Add lean ham and low-fat Swiss cheese to a toasted whole-grain English muffin.

Source: Get your Plate in Shape, www.eatright.org  & www.nationaldairycouncil.org

SEE MORE -  http://dairycouncilofaz.fueluptoplay60.com/national-nutrition-month/

Sending love and positive energy out your way...

Mr. Roger Boggs - Renshi

Goshin Karate and Judo Academy

6245 E. Bell Road #120

Scottsdale, AZ. 85254
480-951-2236

http://www.GoshinKarate.com/
http://GoshinKarate.blogspot.com/
http://www.GoshinGirls.com/ - A class for the girls taught by the girls
http://www.GoshinGear.com/
http://www.YourWorthDefending.com/

     Women's Self Defense class - Scottsdale

March 24th

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

SAME LOCATION FOR 20 YEARS

Scottsdale Arizona, Karate Kids, Phoenix Arizona, Taekwondo, Ju-jitsu / Jiu-jitsu, Grappling, Kickboxing, Hapkido, Judo, Kung Fu, Bruce Lee's, Jeet Kune Do, Leadership, Escrima, Black Belts School, Kali Arnis, Wushu, Aikido, Judo, Kempo / Kenpo, TaiChi, Self Defense Training, Practical Street Defense, Family Fun, Women's Self Defense, Stranger Danger, Bully Busting, Self Esteem, Acts of Kindness, Bully Prevention, Workplace violence, School Violence, Summer Camps, Excellences, Personal Training, Self Defense, Boxing, Weapons, Extreme Martial Arts (XMA), Black Belt Training, Life Skills, Personal Achievement,

Another Life Lost to Bullying

Another Life Lost to Bullying
14-yeard-old Eden’s last words: “I love you daddy, goodnight.”

A 14-year-old schoolgirl has hanged herself after enduring two years of relentless bullying by her female classmates. Eden Wormer, an eighth grade student at Cascade Middle School in Vancouver, Washington, committed suicide on Wednesday after her efforts at trying to fit in failed. Her older sister Audri said Eden changed her appearance several times, dying her hair, tanning and getting contact lenses, to get the girls to stop harassing her. But the teen begged her sister not to tell anybody about what she was suffering at the hands of the group of eighth grade girls because she was afraid it would get worse. The bullying allegedly began when Eden was in the sixth grade, becoming more intense last year, and eventually tipping her over the edge.

To continue reading this article, click on the following link:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2112933/Eden-Wormer-Last-words-tragic-schoolgirl-14-hanged-relentless-bullying.html

Sending love and positive energy out your way...

Mr. Roger Boggs - Renshi

Goshin Karate and Judo Academy

6245 E. Bell Road #120

Scottsdale, AZ. 85254
480-951-2236

http://www.GoshinKarate.com/
http://GoshinKarate.blogspot.com/
http://www.GoshinGirls.com/ - A class for the girls taught by the girls
http://www.GoshinGear.com/
http://www.YourWorthDefending.com/

     Women's Self Defense class - Scottsdale

March 24th

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

SAME LOCATION FOR 20 YEARS

Scottsdale Arizona, Karate Kids, Phoenix Arizona, Taekwondo, Ju-jitsu / Jiu-jitsu, Grappling, Kickboxing, Hapkido, Judo, Kung Fu, Bruce Lee's, Jeet Kune Do, Leadership, Escrima, Black Belts School, Kali Arnis, Wushu, Aikido, Judo, Kempo / Kenpo, TaiChi, Self Defense Training, Practical Street Defense, Family Fun, Women's Self Defense, Stranger Danger, Bully Busting, Self Esteem, Acts of Kindness, Bully Prevention, Workplace violence, School Violence, Summer Camps, Excellences, Personal Training, Self Defense, Boxing, Weapons, Extreme Martial Arts (XMA), Black Belt Training, Life Skills, Personal Achievement,

Kick Butts Day - Tobacco "FREE" Kids

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

Hey North Phoenix - North Scottsdale

More than 400,000 people in the United States will die this year from a tobacco-related disease.   On March 21, 2012 — Kick Butts Day- The Karate Kids from Goshin Karate and Judo Academy are taking a stand to stop youth from getting hooked on deadly tobacco products.  We know that 90 percent of smokers start using tobacco regularly by the time they are 18.  Isn’t this astonishing? 

So in order to give kids a fighting chance, we plan to protest in front of the new tobacco store that just opened in the North Ranch Center

There are many effective ways state and local officials can protect young people from tobacco. They can use funds from the states’ 1998 legal settlement with the tobacco companies to pay for tobacco prevention programs; they can increase tobacco taxes; and they can pass smoke-free laws to protect us from secondhand smoke.  Consider these facts: Each day, more than 1,000 kids become new regular smokers; roughly one-third of them will die prematurely from a tobacco-related disease.

Today’s youth are not just part of the problem; they’re part of the solution.  And the students from Goshin Karate and Judo Acdamey here in Scottsdale Arizona want tobacco companies to know that on Kick Butts Day and every day throughout the year, we’re going to fight them every step of the way!

http://www.kickbuttsday.org/getting_started/

http://www.ashline.org/

http://www.tobaccofreeaz.org/

Sending love and positive energy out your way...

Mr. Roger Boggs - Renshi

Goshin Karate and Judo Academy

6245 E. Bell Road #120

Scottsdale, AZ. 85254
480-951-2236

http://www.GoshinKarate.com/
http://GoshinKarate.blogspot.com/
http://www.GoshinGirls.com/ - A class for the girls taught by the girls
http://www.GoshinGear.com/
http://www.YourWorthDefending.com/

     Women's Self Defense class - Scottsdale

March 24th

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

SAME LOCATION FOR 20 YEARS

Scottsdale Arizona, Karate Kids, Phoenix Arizona, Taekwondo, Ju-jitsu / Jiu-jitsu, Grappling, Kickboxing, Hapkido, Judo, Kung Fu, Bruce Lee's, Jeet Kune Do, Leadership, Escrima, Black Belts School, Kali Arnis, Wushu, Aikido, Judo, Kempo / Kenpo, TaiChi, Self Defense Training, Practical Street Defense, Family Fun, Women's Self Defense, Stranger Danger, Bully Busting, Self Esteem, Acts of Kindness, Bully Prevention, Workplace violence, School Violence, Summer Camps, Excellences, Personal Training, Self Defense, Boxing, Weapons, Extreme Martial Arts (XMA), Black Belt Training, Life Skills, Personal Achievement,

Goshin Karate has "A+" BBB Business Rating

Goshin Karate and Judo Academy in Scottsdale Arizona meets all BBB Accreditation Standards and supports the principals of BBB which include ethical business practices, honesty, integrity, reliability and trust.

                                                     

 

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Standards are the lifeblood of our organization and with your support we will continue to act as the leader in advancing marketplace trust. As a BBB Accredited Business you have agreed to adhere to the following in marketplace transactions:

Build Trust

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Advertise Honestly

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Tell the Truth

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Be Transparent

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DIRECT LINK..... http://www.bbb.org/central-northern-western-arizona/business-reviews/martial-arts/goshin-karate-and-judo-academy-in-scottsdale-az-97025956/


Sending love and positive energy out your way...

Mr. Roger Boggs - Renshi

Goshin Karate and Judo Academy

6245 E. Bell Road #120

Scottsdale, AZ. 85254
480-951-2236

http://www.GoshinKarate.com/
http://GoshinKarate.blogspot.com/
http://www.GoshinGirls.com/ 
- A class for the girls taught by the girls

http://www.GoshinGear.com/
http://www.YourWorthDefending.com/

     Women's Self Defense class
- Scottsdale March 24th

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

SAME LOCATION FOR 20 YEARS

Scottsdale Arizona, Karate Kids, Phoenix Arizona, Taekwondo, Ju-jitsu / Jiu-jitsu, Grappling, Kickboxing, Hapkido, Judo, Kung Fu, Bruce Lee's, Jeet Kune Do, Leadership, Escrima, Black Belts School, Kali Arnis, Wushu, Aikido, Judo, Kempo / Kenpo, TaiChi, Self Defense Training, Practical Street Defense, Family Fun, Women's Self Defense, Stranger Danger, Bully Busting, Self Esteem, Acts of Kindness, Bully Prevention, Workplace violence, School Violence, Summer Camps, Excellences, Personal Training, Self Defense, Boxing, Weapons, Extreme Martial Arts (XMA), Black Belt Training, Life Skills, Personal Achievement,

5 great reasons to kick your soda habit

5 great reasons to kick your soda habit

Interesting…   It is worth sharing….  Honey… will you make some Tea?

If you've been reading health magazines and websites for any length of time, you've read a litany of reasons why soda is bad for you. It's nothing but sugar water. It's devoid of any nutritional value. It leads to obesity and diabetes. But we've dug up several other disturbing facts about what soda does to your body, besides packing on the pounds, that don't get much attention in broader discussions about soda and its impact on your health.

Accelerated aging
Diet or regular, all colas contain phosphates, or phosphoric acid, a weak acid that gives colas their tangy flavor and improves their shelf life. Although it exists in many whole foods, such as meat, dairy, and nuts, too much phosphoric acid can lead to heart and kidney problems, muscle loss, and osteoporosis, and one study suggests it could trigger accelerated aging. The study, published in a 2010 issue of the FASEB Journal, found that the excessive phosphate levels found in sodas caused lab rats to die a full five weeks earlier than the rats whose diets had more normal phosphate levels—a disturbing trend considering that soda manufacturers have been increasing the levels of phosphoric acid in their products over the past few decades.

Caramel cancer-causers
In 2011, the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest petitioned the Food and Drug Administration to ban the artificial caramel coloring used to make Coke, Pepsi, and other colas brown. The reason: Two contaminants in the coloring, 2-methylimidazole and 4-methylimidazole, have been found to cause cancer in animals, a threat the group says is unnecessary, considering that the coloring is purely cosmetic. According to California's strict Proposition 65 list of chemicals known to cause cancer, just 16 micrograms per person per day of 4-methylimidazole is enough to pose a cancer threat, and most popular brown colas, both diet and regular, contain 200 micrograms per 20-ounce bottle.

Mountain Dew mind
Dentists have a name for the condition they see in a lot of kids who drink too much Mountain Dew. They wind up with a "Mountain Dew Mouth," full of cavities caused by the drink's excessive sugar levels. "Mountain Dew Mind" may be the next medical condition that gets named after the stuff. An ingredient called brominated vegetable oil, or BVO, added to prevent the flavoring from separating from the drink, is an industrial chemical used as a flame retardant in plastics. Also found in other citrus-based soft drinks and sports drinks, the chemical has been known to cause memory loss and nerve disorders when consumed in large quantities. Researchers also suspect that, like brominated flame retardants used in furniture foam, the chemical builds up in body fat, possibly causing behavioral problems, infertility, and lesions on heart muscles over time.

Toxic cans
It's not just the soda that's causing all the problems. Nearly all aluminum soda cans are lined with an epoxy resin called bisphenol A (BPA), used to keep the acids in soda from reacting with the metal. BPA is known to interfere with hormones, and has been linked to everything from infertility to obesity to some forms of reproductive cancers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have pegged soda cans, along with restaurant, school, and fast-food meals, as a major source of exposure to the chemical. And while Pepsi and Coke are currently locked in a battle to see which company can be the first to develop a 100 percent plant-based-plastic bottle—which they're touting as "BPA free"—neither company is willing to switch to BPA-free aluminum cans.

Water pollution
The artificial sweeteners used in diet sodas don't break down in our bodies, nor do wastewater-treatment plants catch them before they enter waterways, researchers have found. In 2009, Swiss scientists tested water samples from wastewater-treatment plants, rivers and lakes in Switzerland and detected levels of acesulfame K, sucralose, and saccharin, all of which are, or have been, used in diet sodas. A recent test of 19 municipal water supplies in the U.S. revealed the presence of sucralose in every one. It's not clear yet what these low levels are doing to people, but past research has found that sucralose in rivers and lakes interferes with some organisms' feeding habits.

http://todayhealth.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/03/09/10626512-5-great-reasons-to-kick-your-soda-habit

By Emily Main --  Rodale.com

Sending love and positive energy out your way...

Mr. Roger Boggs - Renshi

Goshin Karate and Judo Academy

6245 E. Bell Road #120

Scottsdale, AZ. 85254
480-951-2236

http://www.GoshinKarate.com/
http://GoshinKarate.blogspot.com/
http://www.GoshinGirls.com/ - A class for the girls taught by the girls
http://www.GoshinGear.com/
http://www.YourWorthDefending.com/

     Women's Self Defense class
- Scottsdale March 24th

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

SAME LOCATION FOR 20 YEARS

Scottsdale Arizona, Karate Kids, Phoenix Arizona, Taekwondo, Ju-jitsu / Jiu-jitsu, Grappling, Kickboxing, Hapkido, Judo, Kung Fu, Bruce Lee's, Jeet Kune Do, Leadership, Escrima, Black Belts School, Kali Arnis, Wushu, Aikido, Judo, Kempo / Kenpo, TaiChi, Self Defense Training, Practical Street Defense, Family Fun, Women's Self Defense, Stranger Danger, Bully Busting, Self Esteem, Acts of Kindness, Bully Prevention, Workplace violence, School Violence, Summer Camps, Excellences, Personal Training, Self Defense, Boxing, Weapons, Extreme Martial Arts (XMA), Black Belt Training, Life Skills, Personal Achievement,

Goshin "Protector of the Spirits"

Though growing Bonsai trees is a hobby practiced by many people around the world, its Asian origin is still obvious. Not surprisingly, the most impressive trees are to be found in collections of famous Japanese masters.  My favorite one is.... Maybe it's the name....

Goshin ("protector of the spirit") is a bonsai created by John Y. Naka. It is a forest planting of eleven Foemina Junipers, the earliest of which Naka began training into bonsai in 1948. Naka donated it to the National Bonsai Foundation in 1984, to be displayed at the United States National Arboretum; it has been there ever since.

John Y. Naka and Goshin - 2003

See more at....  http://www.bonsaiempire.com/great-bonsai

http://www.betterbonsai.com/profiles/goshin/goshin.html

Sending love and positive energy out your way...

Mr. Roger Boggs - Renshi

Goshin Karate and Judo Academy

6245 E. Bell Road #120

Scottsdale, AZ. 85254
480-951-2236

http://www.GoshinKarate.com/
http://GoshinKarate.blogspot.com/
http://www.GoshinGirls.com/ - A class for the girls taught by the girls
http://www.GoshinGear.com/
http://www.YourWorthDefending.com/

     Women's Self Defense class - Scottsdale

March 24th

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

SAME LOCATION FOR 20 YEARS

Scottsdale Arizona, Karate Kids, Phoenix Arizona, Taekwondo, Ju-jitsu / Jiu-jitsu, Grappling, Kickboxing, Hapkido, Judo, Kung Fu, Bruce Lee's, Jeet Kune Do, Leadership, Escrima, Black Belts School, Kali Arnis, Wushu, Aikido, Judo, Kempo / Kenpo, TaiChi, Self Defense Training, Practical Street Defense, Family Fun, Women's Self Defense, Stranger Danger, Bully Busting, Self Esteem, Acts of Kindness, Bully Prevention, Workplace violence, School Violence, Summer Camps, Excellences, Personal Training, Self Defense, Boxing, Weapons, Extreme Martial Arts (XMA), Black Belt Training, Life Skills, Personal Achievement,

Kohl's Cares® Scholarship Program

Program Information

The Kohl's Cares^® Scholarship Program recognizes and rewards young volunteers (ages 6-18) who help make their communities a better place to live.

Eligibility

To be eligible, the student must meet the following criteria as of March 15, 2012.

Must be between the ages of 6 and 18 and not yet a high school graduate.

Actions must be described in detail and should document efforts above and beyond what is expected of a child his or her age.

Volunteer efforts must have occurred in the last year.

Winners are chosen based on the project, benefits and outcome.
 
Awards

This year, more than 2,200 kids will be recognized with over $440,000 in scholarships and prizes.

Store Winners will receive a $50 Kohl’s Gift Card.

Regional Winners will each be awarded a $1,000 scholarship for post-secondary education.

National Winners will each be awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships for post-secondary education and Kohl's will donate $1,000 to a non-profit organization on each winner's behalf.

http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/scholarship/index.asp

Sending love and positive energy out your way...

Mr. Roger Boggs - Renshi

Goshin Karate and Judo Academy

6245 E. Bell Road #120

Scottsdale, AZ. 85254
480-951-2236

http://www.GoshinKarate.com/
http://GoshinKarate.blogspot.com/
http://www.GoshinGirls.com/ - A class for the girls taught by the girls
http://www.GoshinGear.com/
http://www.YourWorthDefending.com/

     Women's Self Defense class - Scottsdale

March 24th

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

SAME LOCATION FOR 20 YEARS

Scottsdale Arizona, Karate Kids, Phoenix Arizona, Taekwondo, Ju-jitsu / Jiu-jitsu, Grappling, Kickboxing, Hapkido, Judo, Kung Fu, Bruce Lee's, Jeet Kune Do, Leadership, Escrima, Black Belts School, Kali Arnis, Wushu, Aikido, Judo, Kempo / Kenpo, TaiChi, Self Defense Training, Practical Street Defense, Family Fun, Women's Self Defense, Stranger Danger, Bully Busting, Self Esteem, Acts of Kindness, Bully Prevention, Workplace violence, School Violence, Summer Camps, Excellences, Personal Training, Self Defense, Boxing, Weapons, Extreme Martial Arts (XMA), Black Belt Training, Life Skills, Personal Achievement,

7 Ways to Change Your Life in 7 Days

We generally change ourselves for one of two reasons... Inspiration or Desperation.

7 Ways to Change Your Life in 7 Days



No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow you progress, you are still way ahead of everyone who isn't trying!

If you start implementing these seven habits today, you will see a positive change in your life within a week's time, guaranteed.

1. Choose happiness with words.
Happiness is simply a state of mind. No, I'm not implying that we can instantly heal the pain of a severe or unexpected personal tragedy just by thinking about being happy. Rather, I am referring to our levels of happiness on routine days when things in our lives are close to normal. In these neutral times, when we are neither ecstatic nor extremely sad, the slightest change in attitude can swing our happiness balance drastically in either a positive or negative direction. One of the primary factors that affect our attitude is our choice of words.

Words have a lot of power and influence on both the speaker and the listener. When we speak we sometimes unintentionally choose words that have a negative undertone. This can make us seem unhappy (and negative) in the eyes of others. Even worse, after we have spoken these words our unconscious mind starts believing in them. "If this is what came out of my mouth, it must be the way I truly feel."

However, this is not always true. The first fleeting words that come to mind are not necessarily the most accurate representation of our feelings and intentions. We must realize that we have the power to choose the words we use, and if we pick them carefully, they can change the way we feel. Here's one example:

Typically, when I ask someone "How are you?" they reply, "I'm fine" or "I'm okay." But one lazy Monday afternoon last month a new colleague of mine replied, "Oh, I am fabulous!" It made me smile, so I asked him what was making him feel so fabulous and he said, "I'm healthy, my family is healthy, and we live in a free country. So I don't have any reason not to be happy." The difference was simply his attitude and his choice of words. He wasn't necessarily any better off than anyone else, but he seemed twenty times happier.

It really struck a chord with me. Suddenly I realized that I have a choice. I can either say "the glass is half empty" or "the glass is half full." Why not rejoice in the fact that, thankfully, I don't have anything to be terribly upset about.

So now when someone asks me how I am doing, I say "I'm doing wonderful!" or "Everything is awesome!" or something similar that reflects a positive, happy mood. Since I've made a regular habit of doing this, multiple friends and acquaintances have noticed a positive change in my attitude. And I do genuinely feel happier. Also, it seems like the people around me are smiling more now too. So I guess it's contagious.

2. Get uncomfortable and try new things.
Brian Tracy once said, "Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new." One of the biggest reasons people get stuck in an idle state, instead of taking action to change their lives for the better, is simply that the process is uncomfortable. But to create positive changes in your life you have to step outside your comfort zone, at least for a little while.

Rather than dismissing yourself as unchangeable creature of habit, you can instead direct your own change by consciously developing new habits. In fact, the more new things you try - the more you step outside your comfort zone - the more inherently creative you will become, both in the workplace and in your personal life.

Routines stagnate us. New experiences help us grow and they make life interesting. Make an effort to try something new every day this week. It can be a whole new activity or just a small experience, such as talking to a stranger. And once you get the ball rolling, many of these new experiences will open doors to life changing opportunities.

With a strategy of continuous small steps into new experiences, we are able to sidestep the biggest barrier to positive change: Fear. Read The Success Principles.
3. Help someone in a way only you can.
We all have natural strengths and talents that can dramatically help those around us. What comes easy for you is no doubt challenging for others. We tend to take these gifts for granted, often hardly noticing what we have to offer, and thus we rarely share them with others. Inner happiness and zeal come from using these inherent gifts on a routine basis.

Ask yourself, "What do people thank me for?" What do people routinely ask for your help with? Most people's passions and talents help others in one way or another. Perhaps for you it's painting, teaching math, cooking a good meal or leading an exercise class. Devote time each day to sharing your talents.

4. Dedicate time to activities you're passionate about.
Take part in something you passionately believe in. This could be anything. Some people take an active role in their city council, some find refuge in religious faith, some join social clubs supporting causes they believe in and others find passion in their hobbies. In each case the psychological outcome is the same. They engage themselves in something they strongly believe in. This engagement brings happiness and meaning into their lives.

The same principals hold true for your job and career. Why should you be passionate about what you do for a living? Because diligent focus alone is not enough to make you successful and happy. Focus is important, but what happens when the path you've taken is more difficult or longer than you anticipated? That's where passion comes in.

Not only can working on things you're passionate about be immediately gratifying, but passion can keep you from quitting when you feel like there's no end in sight. Passion can help you enjoy the road to your destination enough that you don't have to only rely on your focus to drive you. Passion will change your life by pushing you forward through even the toughest of times. Read The How of Happiness.
5. Make small, positive changes every day.
How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. The same philosophy holds true for making changes in your life. Making small, positive changes - eating a little healthier, exercising a little, creating some small productive habits, for example - is an amazing way to get excited about life.

And if you start small, you don't need a lot of motivation to get started either. Just get going! The simple act of getting started and doing something will give you the momentum you need, and soon you'll find yourself in a positive spiral of changes - one building on the other.

6. Acknowledge the lesson, smile, and try again.
The real winners in life cultivate optimism. They have the ability to manufacture their own happiness and drive. No matter what the situation, the successful diva is the chick who will always find a way to put an optimistic spin on it. She knows failure only as an opportunity to grow and learn a new lesson from life. People who think optimistically see the world as a place packed with endless opportunities, especially in trying times.

It's important to remember that everything is a life lesson. Everyone you meet, everything you encounter, etc. They're all part of the learning experience we call 'life.' Never forget to acknowledge the lesson, especially when things don't go your way. If you don't get a job you wanted or a relationship doesn't work, it only means something better is out there waiting. And the lesson you just learned is the first step towards it.

You must think positively. Positive thinking is at the forefront of every great success story. The mind must believe it can do something before it is capable of actually doing it.

When wild animals are first captured and put into zoo cages, they try everything to get out of that cage. They bite it, run into it with their full weight, and claw at the cage. They persist for weeks and months and they take any chance they can to free themselves.

But after a few years of captivity these wild animals lose their fierce desire to be free. You could leave the cage door unlocked so the animals could escape if they wanted to, but they won't. They won't even try, because they've become comfortable and given up the instinct that they could ever be free again.

Are you like these wild animals in a cage? Have you lost your initiative to succeed and make good things happen in your life? Is your mind stuck in the gutter?

You may think your past is indicative of your future, and that you've been cast in an imprisoning mold. You may believe that just because you haven't yet been successful in X, Y or Z that you will never be successful in that venture and you may as well accept your fate.

The mindset of your past being indicative of your future is a trap - an extremely easy and unnecessary trap. But the truth is, your reality can be whatever you want it to be. The limits to what you can achieve are an illusion. These achievement limits are all in your head. You've got to keep a positive outlook and continue to press forward through the tough times in order to enjoy the greatest moments of your life. Read The Magic of Thinking Big.
7. Pay attention and enjoy your life as it happens.
There is nothing wrong with looking forward to things. I'm sure we all agree that it's nice to know enjoyable events are coming up in our schedules. The problem is, once an event we've been looking forward to is upon us, we're often already on the lookout for the next one - the next high.

by Marc Hack...   READ MORE --

http://www.marcandangel.com/2011/11/06/7-ways-to-change-your-life-in-7-days/

Sending love and positive energy out your way...

Mr. Roger Boggs - Renshi

Goshin Karate and Judo Academy

6245 E. Bell Road #120

Scottsdale, AZ. 85254
480-951-2236

http://www.GoshinKarate.com/
http://GoshinKarate.blogspot.com/
http://www.GoshinGirls.com/ - A class for the girls taught by the girls
http://www.GoshinGear.com/
http://www.YourWorthDefending.com/

     Women's Self Defense class - Scottsdale

March 24th

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

SAME LOCATION FOR 20 YEARS

Scottsdale Arizona, Karate Kids, Phoenix Arizona, Taekwondo, Ju-jitsu / Jiu-jitsu, Grappling, Kickboxing, Hapkido, Judo, Kung Fu, Bruce Lee's, Jeet Kune Do, Leadership, Escrima, Black Belts School, Kali Arnis, Wushu, Aikido, Judo, Kempo / Kenpo, TaiChi, Self Defense Training, Practical Street Defense, Family Fun, Women's Self Defense, Stranger Danger, Bully Busting, Self Esteem, Acts of Kindness, Bully Prevention, Workplace violence, School Violence, Summer Camps, Excellences, Personal Training, Self Defense, Boxing, Weapons, Extreme Martial Arts (XMA), Black Belt Training, Life Skills, Personal Achievement,

Karate Calendar of Events - March and April 2012

Karate Calendar of Events 

March and April 2012

March 9^th – Goshin Girls - 7:45-8:35pm

March 10^th – Black Belt Club – 12:45-1:30pm

March 11^th – Bring a Friend Week

March 19^th - March 23^rd – PVUSD Spring Break (WE ARE OPEN)

March 24^th -Women’s Self Defense - -2:00-4:00pm

March 24^th – Mr. Anderson – Balloon Release

March 30^th – César Chavez Day

March 31^th – Leadership Meeting - 2:00-4:00pm

April 6^th – CLOSED – Good Friday

April 2^nd - Autism Awareness Day

April 14^th – Black Belt Club – 12:45-1:30pm

April 13^th – Goshin Girls – 7:45pm -8:35pm

April 15^th - National Volunteer Week

April 22^th –  Family Picnic - noon - 4:00pm

April 26^th - National Pay it Forward Day

April 28^th – Leadership Meeting - 2:00-4:00pm

See you at the Dojo...

Mr. Roger Boggs - Renshi

Goshin Karate and Judo Academy

6245 E. Bell Road #120

Scottsdale, AZ. 85254
480-951-2236

http://www.GoshinKarate.com/
http://GoshinKarate.blogspot.com/
http://www.GoshinGirls.com/ - A class for the girls taught by the girls
http://www.GoshinGear.com/
http://www.YourWorthDefending.com/

     Women's Self Defense class - Scottsdale

March 24th

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

SAME LOCATION FOR 20 YEARS

Scottsdale Arizona, Karate Kids, Phoenix Arizona, Taekwondo, Ju-jitsu / Jiu-jitsu, Grappling, Kickboxing, Hapkido, Judo, Kung Fu, Bruce Lee's, Jeet Kune Do, Leadership, Escrima, Black Belts School, Kali Arnis, Wushu, Aikido, Judo, Kempo / Kenpo, TaiChi, Self Defense Training, Practical Street Defense, Family Fun, Women's Self Defense, Stranger Danger, Bully Busting, Self Esteem, Acts of Kindness, Bully Prevention, Workplace violence, School Violence, Summer Camps, Excellences, Personal Training, Self Defense, Boxing, Weapons, Extreme Martial Arts (XMA), Black Belt Training, Life Skills, Personal Achievement,