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PERCEPTION. . . Something to Think About!

2012-01-24T09:56:00.000-08:00

PERCEPTION
. . . Something to Think About. . .

Washington, DC Metro Station on a cold January morning in 2007.

The man with a violin played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time approx. 2,000 people went through the station, most of them on their way to work. After 3 minutes a middle aged man noticed there was a musician playing. He slowed his pace and stopped for a few seconds and then hurried to meet his schedule.

4 minutes later:

The violinist received his first dollar: a woman threw the money in the hat and, without stopping, continued to walk.

6 minutes:

A young man leaned against the wall to listen to him, then looked at his watch and started to walk again.

10 minutes:

A 3-year old boy stopped but his mother tugged him along hurriedly. The kid stopped to look at the violinist again, but the mother pushed hard and the child continued to walk, turning his head all the time. This action was repeated by several other children. Every parent, without exception, forced their children to move on quickly.

45 minutes:

The musician played continuously. Only 6 people stopped and listened for a short while. About 20 gave money but continued to walk at their normal pace. The man collected a total of $32.

1 hour:

He finished playing and silence took over. No one noticed. No one applauded, nor was there any recognition.

No one knew this, but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the greatest musicians in the world. He played one of the most intricate pieces ever written, with a violin worth $3.5 million dollars. Two days before, Joshua Bell sold out a theatre in Boston where the seats averaged $100.

This is a true story.
Joshua Bell playing incognito in the metro station was organized by the Washington Post as part of a social experiment about perception, taste and people's priorities.

The questions raised:

*In a common place environment at an inappropriate hour, do we perceive beauty?

*Do we stop to appreciate it?

*Do we recognize talent in an unexpected context?

One possible conclusion reached from this experiment could be this:

If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world, playing some of the finest music ever written, with one of the most beautiful instruments ever made….

How many other things are we missing?

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The Gift of Fear - Book Review

2012-01-23T10:15:00.000-08:00

THE GIFT OF FEAR

About the Book

The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker has been given to me by well-meaning friends more than once, but I finally sat down to read it this month. This is not an easy book to read-- at several points, I had to stop and think carefully about how I felt about what I was reading.

Rage was, for me, the most common emotion, because as a rape survivor and the sister (biologically and spiritually) of abused women, I wanted to take my copy of the book, coat the pages with concrete, and smack a few dozen men in the head with it. This is a difficult book to read, but if you are a woman, you must read this book. For starters, it could save your life, and that's not just hype.

Predicting Violence

Over and over throughout the book, de Becker stresses that, by paying attention to verbal and behavioral clues an individual gives off, you can predict whether or not a person or situation will turn violent. He uses examples from his own personal life, from the studies his protective services company has conducted, and from nationwide studies. Time and again, he demonstrated that the guy who "kept to himself, no one could predict" was clearly a simmering time bomb waiting to go off, usually with weeks of predictors for violent behavior preceding whatever horrific tragedy this quiet loner enacted.

He also provides a list of predictors, kind of the basic tools for survival, like a history of violence in childhood (as the victim), violent incidents leading up to the crime, verbal or written threats and statements of intention ("I'm going to kill you"-- not uncommon as a threat), and a fascination with weapons. De Becker points out that no crime happens without someone thinking to themselves that they want to do it, and that they can do it. The thought is there. Then the words come-- the threat of violence is a sure predictor, and the one we are most likely to ignore. Finding a means in the weapon, or simply taking advantage of the weapon of opportunity. Finally, there are usually violent incidents leading up to the big crime-- practice, in a way-- the murderer is testing his own limits.

This isn't just for serial killers-- de Becker points out that these predictors are common in spousal abuse cases (where ignoring the threat or even actual violence is often a sure road to death), child abuse, school and workplace shootings, fatal robberies, rapes, and public assassinations.

In addition to predicting a violent incident by observing the perpetrator before it happens, de Becker gives the all-important cues to listen for when you are actually in the situation, including:

* A nagging or suspicious feeling-- most of the time, women in particular will have an intuitive sense that something is wrong. Listen to this instinct!!! It will save your life.

* Anxiety, particularly unexplained anxiety. The woman who sits on a bus next to a killer who strikes up a conversation, and who is suddenly anxious that the bus is going to crash is being alerted by her body to get away from the killer.

* Humor, particularly dark humor, is an interesting one, because we often use humor to defuse a volatile situation, but people also often laugh at inappropriate moments because our laugh reflex kicks in when we don't know what else to do.

De Becker has an entire list of these, but they boil down to the same message. When your mind and body genuinely tell you to fear, you should listen to them.

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Identifying Bad Boyfriends

If I could recommend one part of this book to anyone, it would be Chapter 10: Intimate Enemies, and I would recommend it to any woman who has ever feared her boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse. It's all about domestic violence. The 9 chapters leading up to it would be good reading, too, because in every chapter, de Becker mentions the thousands of women who die every day because they ignored the fact that their partners were killing them.

"Intimate Enemies" delves into the predictors for violent partners, but you can learn those in the previous chapters. A wife or girlfriend has the best vantage for seeing predictive behaviors-- she sees the rages, hears the words "I'm going to kill you" and knows the state of constant fear. She is in a permanent state of fight-or-flight, and usually overrides both instincts for emotional reasons of her own.

This chapter has not only led to thousands of women saving their own lives and the lives of their children, it's also led to men getting help. Because domestic violence isn't pathological in the sense of being unstoppable. An abuser can get help, can get into therapy and save the lives of his family (whether he kills them or not, violence at home destroys their lives).

Chapters 8 and 11 would be my second recommendation, and it goes out to all the girls who have ever found themselves picking up the phone to say "I told you not to call me!" This persistent stalking behavior is one of the predictors of violence, and how you interact with it can shape how the bad boyfriend (or even bad date) will behave towards you. Ignoring him is the best option-- it's when we continually engage, even to say "go away," that the stalker gets mixed messages and persists in his harassment.

Violence in Children

There's a whole chapter dedicated to children, protecting them from violence as well as dealing with violent kids. For me, as a non-parent, the chapter was an academic exercise. For a parent, though, I imagine it would be a powerful and perhaps chilling lesson to read.

Understanding the Media

The rest of the book is useful for learning how the media amplifies and encourages violence. The amount of celebrity a killer can get from killing a blonde 10 year old girl is, frankly, obscene. Heck, the amount of celebrity a person can get just for confessing to killing a blonde 10 year old, even if he didn't do it, is also obscene.

The media circus surrounding celebrities, public figures, and the people who assault them is part of why these crimes continue to happen and why they are so prevalent. It's also why child kidnappings come in groups. Partly, the media picks up on additional stories when one is on the radar. But again, thought and possibility have to occur to the perpetrator before the action occurs. When a would-be child killer sees on the news that a little blonde girl's disappearance is all the media can talk about, the idea enters his head-- I could do that.

I was already a pretty jaded viewer of these sensationalist stories. I detest them-- I would rather see the nightly news turn off ten minutes early or even show ten minutes more of commercials (and you know I hate commercials!) than have them run more stories about cute kids getting kidnapped.

From my own non-clinical observations, the Amber Alert system does not do an adequate job of protecting children, because it turns kidnappers into instant celebrities, and encourages more violence through vigilantisms. And I'm not afraid to point out racial bias-- we all know that little black children go missing, too, but if you live in the inner city, I guess your disappearance doesn't warrant a statewide manhunt.

http://mortaine.hubpages.com/hub/The-Gift-of-Fear-Book-Review

Mr. Roger Boggs - Renshi

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I am Bruce Lee - Opens in the North Phoenix - February 9th

2012-01-19T12:43:00.000-08:00

About the Film - I am Bruce Lee

‘I Am Bruce Lee’ tells the amazing story of one of the most iconic human beings ever to enter the public consciousness. Voted as one of the most important people of the 20th century in Time Magazine’s Time 100, as well as one of the Greatest Pop Culture Icons by People Magazine, Bruce Lee continues to be honoured and remembered for his enduring legacy.

Bruce Lee’s often revolutionary and sometimes controversial thinking on a multitude of planes has become a source of inspiration and debate for a generation of philosophers, actors, filmmakers and athletes. The film is a compelling and visually stunning uncovering of Bruce’s life, his enormous impact, and his ever-expanding legacy in the world of martial arts, entertainment, and beyond—despite his tragic and sudden death at the age of 32.

‘I Am Bruce Lee’ features interviews with people who knew Bruce intimately, along with a broad array of international icons from the entertainment and athletic fields – people whose lives, careers and belief systems have been forever altered by the legend who UFC President Dana White calls the “Father of Mixed Martial Arts.” Interviews include basketball superstar Kobe Bryant, acclaimed actors Mickey Rourke and Ed O’Neill, world boxing champions Manny Pacquiao and Ray ‘Boom Boom’ Mancini, UFC’s Dana White and world champion Jon Jones, MMA fighters Cung Le and Stephan Bonnar, as well as actress and MMA fighter Gina Carano. Other interviews featured in the film include celebrated writer/director Reginald Hudlin, pop music superstar Taboo, pro skateboarder Paul Rodriguez, Bruce Lee’s daughter Shannon Lee and his wife Linda Lee Cadwell, as well as a host of Bruce’s friends and associates including legendary martial artists Dan Inosanto, Bob Wall and Gene LeBell, in combination with rarely seen archival footage, classic photos, and cutting edge visuals and graphics. The film goes more deeply into the story of this legendary master than ever before.

Feb. 9th	7PM	Harkins Santan Village 16	Gilbert	AZ
Feb. 9th	TBD	AMC Westgate 20	Glendale	AZ
Feb. 9th	7PM	Harkins Park West 14	Peoria	AZ
Feb. 9th	TBD	AMC Desert Ridge 18	Phoenix	AZ
Feb. 9th	TBD	UltraStar Scottsdale Pavilions	Scottsdale	AZ
Feb. 9th	TBD	UltraStar Surprise Pointe	Surprise Pointe	AZ
Feb. 9th	7PM	Harkins Arizona Mills	Tempe	AZ
Feb. 9th	7PM	Harkins Spectrum 18	Tucson	AZ
Feb. 9th	7PM	Harkins Yuma Palms 14	Yuma	AZ

http://www.iambruceleemovie.com/

Mr. Roger Boggs - Renshi

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http://www.YourWorthDefending.com/ - Women's Self Defense class -Scottsdale - January 21st
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Habitual Acts of Violence

2012-01-19T10:33:00.000-08:00

Habitual Acts of Violence

Condition: Black… Assault in Progress

The following is information gleaned from the manuscript for the book by R.J. Nash

Data has been gathered from a Home Office study group formed to investigate violence within modern society. This study lists what are now becoming known as "Habitual acts of violence". A "Habitual Act Of Violence" (HAOV) is one that is repeatedly seen to be used in a given situation. The data was gathered mainly from within the United Kingdom and Europe.

All data has been gathered through a study of violence within society and from interviews with both victims and offenders. Although statistics have been compiled, they are not yet for general release. The following is general advice to women for their safety and well-being.

Threat awareness and avoidance.

1. Just because a person is a relative, friend or colleague does not make them a ‘safe’ person in respect of potential sexual assault. Most sexual assaults are committed by persons who have intimate knowledge of the victim. Always be aware of the possibility of assault.

The most common place of assault is in the home. Close all doors and windows when you are home alone. If it is necessary to have a window open, have a lock fitted that will allow partial opening with security. Always use security chain on the door when answering callers. Ensure that the chain is sufficient to delay forced entry for at least ten seconds. No matter how well you know a male, try not to invite them in when you are alone. Designate one room as a place of safety. This room should have only one entrance and be equipped with a stout door, an internal bolt, a panic alarm, a telephone and a weapon of choice. Ensure you are completely familiar with the weapon and can confidently use it. There are many utility weapons around the house, familiarize yourself with these and be prepared to use them
When walking alone, be aware of your environment and the persons around you, avoid lonely deserted areas. Frequently change your route to and from home, especially in lightly populated areas. Remember, most attackers know you and your routine. Avoid walking close to alleyways or parked cars and vans/panel trucks. If you feel uneasy or troubled, there is probably good cause for you to feel this. Search for the reason. If you feel you are being followed, don’t try to establish the fact, just go quickly to a place of safety. Once there, don’t leave until you are sure it is safe. Always carry a personal alarm and a utility weapon. Attackers are looking for easy victims. Walk confidently with head high and show awareness.
If you are accosted (point A) remember that your attacker has chosen his assault place (point B). NEVER allow yourself to be taken from point A to point B. Your best chance of escape is at point A by direct and immediate action. If you think that by going along without resistance you will not be hurt, you are wrong. Even if you are not physically beaten, you will suffer severe emotional trauma. Research shows that if you resist and are successful, you will suffer virtually no long-term trauma. If you have resisted but the assault is still successful, you will come to terms with it quicker than those who do not resist.
Never think that you can appeal for mercy or to your attacker’s sympathetic nature. If he had sympathy or mercy, he would not be attacking you. Therefore when defending yourself, Show No Mercy.

Habitual Acts of Violence: Part One

Male on Male, Close Quarters.

These are listed in frequency order.

1. One person pushes, hands to chest, which is normally followed by the pushee striking first, to the head.

2. A swinging punch to the head.

3. A front clothing grab, one handed, followed by punch to the head.

4. A front clothing grab, two hands, followed by a head butt.

5. A front clothing grab, two hands, followed by a knee to the groin.

6. A bottle, glass, or ashtray to the head.

7. A lashing kick to groin/lower legs.

8.A broken bottle/glass jabbed to face.

9. A slash with knife, most commonly a 3 to 4"lockblade knife or kitchen utility knife. (Apart from muggings, sexual assaults and gang violence, the hunting/combat type knife is seldom used)

10.A grappling style head lock.

Only one occasion of a well known boxer, caught on night club close circuit TV, opening the conflict with a hook punch to the body.

An interesting point was highlighted. Most fights, after the initial encounter, quickly degenerated into scrappy scuffling with head and waist grabbing and ended on the floor. Which brings to mind that most Karate students lack groundwork skills. (That is why at Goshin Karate and Judo Academy we do!) Anyone brave enough to redress this imbalance on the list?

Habitual Acts of Violence: Part Two

Offences against the person, male on female

These are listed in frequency order.

This data was gathered from interviews with victims and offenders and from statements. Data only covers robbery/sexual methodology and changes relative to first contact with victim ie., venue/ night/day etc.

Domestic violence is not covered as this is a specific subject of its' own.

1. The victim was approached from the rear/side/front, a threat was made with a weapon, and then the weapon was hidden.

Then the victim's right upper arm was held by the attacker's left hand and the victim was led away.

2. A silent or rushing approach was made from the victim's rear, and then a rear neck/head lock applied and the victim dragged away.

3. The same approach as in #2, with a rear waist grab. The victim was carried/dragged away, normally into bushes/alley etc.

4. The victim was pinned to a wall with a throat grab with the attacker's left hand. A weapon-shown threat was made, and then the weapon hidden, and the victim led away.

5. The victim was approached from rear/ front/side. The attacker grabbed the victim's hair with his left hand, and then she was dragged away.

The Most Common Wrist Grips, Male On Female.

1. The attacker's left hand, thumb uppermost, gripping the victim's raised right wrist. The attacker threatens/ gesticulates with his right hand.

2. With the victim's right arm down, the attacker grips the victim's right upper arm with his left hand and her right wrist with his right hand.

3. The victim raises both arms, with both of her wrists gripped. The attacker's hands are vertical with the attacker's thumbs uppermost.

4. With the victim's arms down, the attacker grabs both upper arms.

5. With the victim's right arm down, the attacker's left hand grabs just below the right elbow, and his right hand grabs her wrist.

A fact worth mentioning at this point is that research shows that women who violently resist ,whether the attack is successful or not, cope with the aftershock and trauma (Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome) better than those who go quietly and hope they won't be hurt. Very few who do resist get badly battered or cut.

Research/profiling seems to indicate that if an attacker is likely to batter or stab, it will happen whether resistance is given or not.

Conclusion

Probably the most important advice a self defense instructor can give is : Be aware of the possibility of violence at any time, never think "it can’t happen to me".

http://www.kitsunekan.com/articles/jeffnashhaov.php

http://karateglasgow.com/2011/06/22/habitual-acts-of-physical-violence/

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://www.GoshinCares.com/

http://www.GoshinGirls.com/
http://www.GoshinGear.com/
http://www.YourWorthDefending.com/ - Women's Self Defense class -Scottsdale - January 21st
http://GoshinKarate.blogspot.com/

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Most complex problems do have a solution!

2012-01-18T10:38:00.000-08:00

Tale of Two Pebbles

Many years ago in a small Indian village, a farmer had the misfortune
of owing a large sum of money to a village moneylender. The moneylender,
who was old and ugly, fancied the farmer's beautiful daughter. So he
proposed a bargain.

He said he would forgo the farmer's debt if he could marry his daughter.
Both the farmer and his daughter were horrified by the proposal. So the
cunning money-lender suggested that they let providence decide the
matter. He told them that he would put a black pebble and a white pebble
into an empty money bag. Then the girl would have to pick one pebble
from the bag.

1) If she picked the black pebble, she would become his wife and her
father's debt would be forgiven.

2) If she picked the white pebble she need not marry him and her
father's debt would still be forgiven.

3) If she refused to pick a pebble, her father would be thrown into
jail.

They were standing on a pebble strewn path in the farmer's field. As
they talked, the moneylender bent over to pick up two pebbles. As he
picked them up, the sharp-eyed girl noticed that he had picked up two
black pebbles and put them into the bag. He then asked the girl to pick
a pebble from the bag.

Now, imagine that you were standing in the field. What would you have
done if you were the girl? If you had to advise her, what would you have
told her?

Careful analysis would produce three possibilities:

1. The girl should refuse to take a pebble.
2. The girl should know that there were two black pebbles in the bag and
expose the money-lender as a cheat.
3. The girl should pick a black pebble and sacrifice herself in order to
save her father from his debt and imprisonment.

Take a moment to ponder over the story. The above story is used with the
hope that it will make us appreciate the difference between lateral and
logical thinking. The girl's dilemma cannot be solved with traditional
logical thinking. Think of the consequences if she chooses the above
logical answers.

What would you recommend that the girl do?

Well, here is what she did. . .

The girl put her hand into the moneybag and drew out a pebble.
Without looking at it, she fumbled and let it fall onto the
pebble-strewn path where it immediately became lost among all the
other pebbles.

"Oh, how clumsy of me!" she said. "But never mind, if you look into the
bag for the one that is left, you will be able to tell which pebble I
picked."

Since the remaining pebble is black, it must be assumed that she had
picked the white one.

And since the money-lender dared not admit his dishonesty, the girl
changed what seemed an impossible situation into an extremely
advantageous one.

MORAL OF THE STORY?
Most complex problems do have a solution. It is only that we don't
attempt to think or we confuse worry with constructive thinking.
There is always a way out; you just have to find it.

Have a week filled with positive thoughts and sound decisions.

http://thewisdomwarrior.com/books-by-bohdi-sanders/

http://www.hyd-masti.com/2008/07/story-of-two-pebbles.html

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://www.GoshinCares.com/

http://www.GoshinGirls.com/
http://www.GoshinGear.com/
http://www.YourWorthDefending.com/ - Women's Self Defense class -Scottsdale - January 21st
http://GoshinKarate.blogspot.com/

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Self Defense for Kids in Scottsdale

2012-01-13T11:56:00.000-08:00

Self Defense for Children

These self defense techniques for children should be taught to all children as soon as they can comprehend the lessons.

Although we don’t want to raise paranoid kids, they need to be aware of the stranger dangers that lurk where we least expect it.

What if you were confronted with an abduction situation while with your children? Your chances of saving your kids dramatically increase if they can provide some resistance, also. Someday you will not be with them constantly and you are going to worry less if they know self defense for children.

Here are some comprehensive techniques that can potentially help save a child’s life.

Get your child’s ID card and file.

Include medical information, physical description and recent picture. Dental records, fingerprints and DNA samples should be kept in a home file. Also have a wallet size ID including picture to carry with whoever is accompanying the child. Have each updated annually. This is a real time saver if your child does go missing- let’s hope that he just wandered off long enough for you to panic (which isn’t long)!

Teach your child to know their entire name, phone number, address, your name(s).

Teach them how to use a phone and about dialing 911.

Teach him about strangers. Remember strangers are not just people you’ve never seen. Tell them to stay at least two arm’s length from other adults, don’t talk to them, don’t take anything from them and never go anywhere with them!

Teach them that their body is private and that no one should touch them in a way that makes them uncomfortable. No one should touch them anywhere that their swimsuit would cover. They should have to hug or kiss friends or family members if they do not wish too- that would send the wrong message.

Emphasize that they are to keep no secrets from you, their parents, for any reason. If someone were to ask them to keep a secret they need to tell you right away.

Establish a code word, or better yet phrase to use in case you as a parent would need to have someone else pick up your child (someone he knows well, of course). If the person did not know the phrase the child must not go with them.

Never leave children alone; not at home, in the yard, in the car to walk home from school.

Do not have your child’s name on any visible clothing or back pack.

Now comes the hard part: teach them what to do when confronted by strangers.

Advise them of common ruses, such as asking for help finding a lost pet, asking for directions, impersonating a policeman or someone his parent’s sent to pick him up.

Run from strangers. Fast, immediately, yelling as they do. A personal alarm would be better than yelling.

Teach children that if they are grabbed they must try as hard as they can to escape: screaming, squirming, kicking, biting, scratching, and poking. They could yell, “Stranger! Stranger!- This is not my Mom/Dad!” They should try to grab on to a large object- fence, tree, pole, even a bike.

They should be taught to constantly try to find ways to escape, or never give up. If they can get a hold of the car keys they should do so and toss them as far as possible.

If the child is put in the trunk he should be taught to kick out the tail lights or use any tools he finds and make noise.

Lastly, play the “What if…?” game. This is an excellent exercise in self defense for children. Take turns thinking of situations and what one would do in those situations. No the most fun of games, but it can help a child think quickly if she is ever in that situation, plus helps her to be more aware of her surroundings, understanding that these things could happen to her.

Remember these techniques of self defense for children and teach them to your kids.

http://www.selfdefense-4-women.com/self-defense-for-children.html

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://www.GoshinCares.com/

http://www.GoshinGirls.com/
http://www.GoshinGear.com/
http://www.YourWorthDefending.com/ - Women's Self Defense class -Scottsdale - January 21st
http://GoshinKarate.blogspot.com/

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

Awareness is the key to self defense for woman

2012-01-10T09:47:00.000-08:00

Awareness for woman

People like to go about there daily business, safely.

I hope these notes; will make you think about your safety. I’m going to try and think like a criminal. Or worse. Let’s first talk about out side. For woman,

I see nearly every day. Woman walking, with there handbags, over there shoulder. I think how easy it is, to just walk up behind them, and snatch the hand bag off there shoulder, the simple answer would be to wear the hand bag under there coats out of sight,
how many times at a bus stop, have I seen a woman, reach inside, and pull here purse out, to pay for the bus ride, the simple answer is to have, lets call it travelling money in a pocket ready.
How many times have I been in a supermarket, and seen a woman leave her trolley in one place with her handbag on the trolley while she has walked over to pick something up of the shelf, simple answer would be to have a smaller handbag and carry it at all times.
How many times I have seen at night out side a night club or pub, a car pull up, and the driver shouts out mini cab. And they get inside. Simple answer is do not get inside unless you have already booked the mini cab. Even then if one in a million some thing fills wrong, don’t get inside. Normally a cab has a license plate to be a taxi the car will have a two way radio fitted, plus the driver should have a license, and most cab drivers use a money bag to carry there money in, so look out for these. It’s always a good idea if you have a mobile to ring home, and let them know you are on your way, and give them the make and number plate of the taxi.
How many times have I seen a woman walk down a dark alley to save her self an extra 3 to 4 minutes walking time? Simple answer is carry on walking the long way, were it is safer. Even better if there is two of you. Rule of thought, if you go out with a group, come back with the group.

In these days and times, people tend to not get involved, so one of the best defense is your own voice, so shout loud, try and carry some perfume in a small spay can in your pocket, if some one cart see they cart chase you. if you have to hit, unless you have been trained to punch, the chances are you will either hurt your knuckles or brake your waist, so use either a palm strike that’s the hell of the hand in a up forward strike to the chin or noise, or a back of the hand punch, fist closed and strike either to the chin the temple, or a down ward punch using the bottom of your hand just like a hammer, closed fist to the noise. Also the old fashioned knee to the nuts will do it nicely. Please if they have any type of weapon please remember if its only your goods they are after, just give them to them, you can replace your goods not your health or life ok

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Awareness

These notes are only to make you think about your safety,

As I believe ma training will give you the understanding to deal with most violent acts against you, I have found a lot of students after a short time, believe they have enough skill, but they are mistaken, it takes years and years to really understand and master the skill needed when confronted for the first time, by someone wishing to really hurt you.

Below are street fighting tips on how to survive a street fight. For the purpose of these notes, street fighting means any violent and criminal acts committed against a man or woman.

In order to avoid a street fight or safeguard your person, you need to have the 3D effect: Detect, Defuse and Defend. Ironically, the last component Defend is learning self defense or street fighting techniques is the easiest to do. Detect and Defuse are actually independent components by themselves. The only link is that if you failed to detect, you'll need to defuse and if you failed again, you'll need to defend. And things will escalate real fast in any street fight. Therefore it makes sense to learn the first 2 components (Detect and Defuse) really well to minimize the need to defend, or to fight.

1. DETECT - this is more than maintaining awareness and vigilance especially in risky or fringe areas (where no one will come to your assistance within 20 seconds if you scream for help). It includes our posture, stride, dressing style, actions and words. We need to careful of the company we keep and the places we go. In other words, we need to constantly detect if we are making any wrong choices that might lead to a street fight.

2. DEFUSE - You've tried your best to detect any potential problems that might expose you to a street fight but still some bullies or criminals decide to pick on you as their victim. As long as you are more than arm length distance (grabbing/tackling distance) and are still talking with the aggressor, there's a chance you can defuse the situation. But you must quickly decide whether to engage in verbal de-escalation or to commit pre-emptive strikes. For more details on how to gauge if an attack is imminent

Should you choose to engage in verbal de-escalation, you must have the spirit or will to carry it out properly? This is where you need to control your FEAR. If you think you cannot "win" against your aggressor, you are already defeated in the mind. This mean you'll have to fight both your fear and your aggressor, a very precarious situation. In general, you can defuse a potentially violent situation by verbally indicating: In general, you can defuse a potentially violent situation by verbally indicating: you won't be an easy prey or you know how to defend yourself, others or the police are aware of what is going on and help is on the way, and lastly, make him think that violence is totally unnecessary

3. DEFEND - This is the last part and probably happens when you failed or ignored the first two components. This is where we will require the skills from our martial arts training. When things become physical, every street fighting technique must be effective. You must be fully committed to defend yourself from harm and attack your assailant non-stop, there is no room for hesitation. This is especially relevant in self defense for woman since most women think the harm will stop if they comply, do not escalate the violence, or waited too long before they fight back. Every self defense class for woman should teach fully committed street fighting techniques under stressful scenarios. To win, you must do MORE and HARDER than whatever your assailant did to you: escalate violence to him till he stops or submits, and in the case of a person trying to kill you, till he no longer has the physical capability to do so. If you certain that the aggressor wants to harm you instead of rob you, then use pre-emptive strikes and don't stop till you are certain he is disabled. Attack with an offensive mind… don't wait for him to attack first. This does NOT mean that you kill every person who touches you without your consent. It means to use every street fighting technique you know to end the altercation instantly. The longer a violent act continues, the more dangerous it is for you.

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I advocate learning to ROAR should a street fight happens. ROAR stands for Recognize, Override, Attack and Run. Here is the explanation on how to ROAR when caught in a street fight:

Recognize: due the psychological factor of the general population who are not predisposed to violence or crime, most people will experience extreme fear, denial and hesitation when confronted with any threat of violence. Therefore, you must recognize that you are in danger and accept the fact that you'll probably have to fight your way out in order to minimize harm to your person. Once you fully accept the fact that a street fight might happen any moment, your denial will be subdued and you can then proceed to defuse the situation calmly before it escalate to a physical altercation.

Override: once you accept the fact that you are in a dangerous situation, you need to override your fear. Stop thinking about your opponent ability to hurt you which might cause an overwhelming sense of fear and self doubt. Rather focus on what you can do to him. You should "objectify your opponent" so that he's reduced into only body parts which you can kick, strike, throw, break, choke etc. He is reduced to a groin, a thigh, a knee, an arm or a pair of eyes. Depending on the manner in which he approaches you, he will expose some vulnerable areas for you to attack.

Attack: you'll be able to attack your aggressor more effectively if you've successfully recognized the dangers and override your fear. Whether the aggressor attacks you first or you decide to strike pre-emptively, you must be fully committed to your attacks until he's no longer a threat. Don't just defend and block his attacks, strike him fast and hard on his vulnerable areas to disable his attacks instantly

Run: this does not only mean running away from the assailant. It could also include calling the police or other people to come to your assistance and prevent any further violations on your person. It's much better to run only when you are certain you've disabled him sufficiently from at least being able to chase you. In summary, move away so that you are no longer within his reach or threat of harm.

Please note that in all situations we need to distract and stun the attacker to allow smooth execution of our street fighting techniques depending on the severity of the situation. The situation dictates the objective (restrain, submit, hurt, KO) which in turn determine the techniques to use. By distracting and stunning your assailant, you will gain some time to choose your techniques so that you do not bear the full repercussion of the law once the altercation has ended. I believed in "less is more", which means having a few effective techniques for many situations. Then we train realistically so that we can really execute them in real life.

A very important point to note is the law. There are legal implications in everything you do. Most people say there are no rules in a street fight. Well, in my humble opinion, there are clear rules which we must obey: and that is the law of the land. Therefore, we must have at least a minimum understanding of the law in our respective country so that we do not break it when defending ourselves or our loved ones from harm. I always advocate only "reasonable force". You cannot kill a person for just touching you without your consent and expect no repercussion from the law. So all the notes above must be read with this point (know and obey the law) in mind

Please remember to only use force needed to get away. Also remember try not to put your self in danger, think about where you are going , how you are going to get there and back safely, make sure someone knows where you are going and what time you are due back. I thought a long time before posting this note, being a Martial Art student,

But I do believe rightly or wrongly that street fighting can be an art in its self.

Thankfully these things are rear. And most women never ever have any problems.

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Pulling the turth out of you... Setting Goals for 2012

2012-01-09T11:30:00.000-08:00

2012 is here….. Here are some questions that you need to ask yourself.

You really should think about these questions and make some adjustments in your life if you are not happy with the answers.

Print this out and take your time answering the questions.

You might even think of a few more questions to ask yourself to pull the truth out of yourself.

What am I most Proud of Achieving this Year?

What is BLOCKING Me Mentally Right Now from Being My Best?
What Specific Results Have I achieved this Year?
Am I Healthier, Wealthier, and Wiser and More Successful? What Actions Have I taken to Lead Me to these Results?
Am I Winning, Losing, or Just Holding Ground?
What Results am I committed to Achieve by the End of the Year? For next year? Write Out Plans in Detail.
How have I Grown and what have I Learned this year?
Who am I Most Grateful to?
Is there any Unfinished Business that needs to be tended to in my Life?
What Habits or Behaviors do I need to Change to Ensure Better Results?
What is the Key Issue that Inhibits My Ability to Perform at My Best?
What am I willing to do differently that will change my Life and Profits?
If I knew that everything in my life was going to Work out and I had No Worries about Money---What Would I do differently?

We sincerely have to be committed to having the skill of awareness about where out time goes and the progress we are or are not making. We have to be accountable to ourselves!

Performance Coach, Lee Milteer

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Karate Kindness - North Phoenix

2012-01-06T09:44:00.000-08:00

Kindness Challenge: CONTINUES

Here is my challenge that I am putting out – I CHALLENGE YOU!

Let’s all get involved in the Kindness Challenge and perform three kind deeds per day.

I would like to have all students and instructors of Goshin Karate & Judo Academy perform acts of kindness.

I hope these Acts of Kindness (to friends, family, perfect strangers, people in need and even a few four-legged friends) will swept through Phoenix, Scottsdale and Arizona. "Passed It On"

"I hope what we start right here in our studios will only be the beginning,"

Let’s see who can Perform, and Log the most acts of kindness this year.

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480-951-2236

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Year of the Dragon

2012-01-05T09:50:00.000-08:00

Chinese New Year: 2012

The Year of the Dragon

Chinese New Year is the longest and most important celebration in the Chinese calendar. The Chinese year 4710 begins on Jan. 23, 2012.

Chinese months are reckoned by the lunar calendar, with each month beginning on the darkest day. New Year festivities traditionally start on the first day of the month and continue until the fifteenth, when the moon is brightest. In China, people may take weeks of holiday from work to prepare for and celebrate the New Year.

Breathing Fire into the New Year

Legend has it that in ancient times, Buddha asked all the animals to meet him on Chinese New Year. Twelve came, and Buddha named a year after each one. He announced that the people born in each animal's year would have some of that animal's personality. Those born in dragon years are innovative, brave, and passionate. Salvador Dali, John Lennon, and Mary-Louise Parker were all born in the year of the dragon.

Fireworks and Family Feasts

At Chinese New Year celebrations people wear red clothes, decorate with poems on red paper, and give children "lucky money" in red envelopes. Red symbolizes fire, which according to legend can drive away bad luck. The fireworks that shower the festivities are rooted in a similar ancient custom. Long ago, people in China lit bamboo stalks, believing that the crackling flames would frighten evil spirits.

The Lantern Festival

In China, the New Year is a time of family reunion. Family members gather at each other's homes for visits and shared meals, most significantly a feast on New Year's Eve. In the United States, however, many early Chinese immigrants arrived without their families, and found a sense of community through neighborhood associations instead. Today, many Chinese-American neighborhood associations host banquets and other New Year events.

The lantern festival is held on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. Some of the lanterns may be works of art, painted with birds, animals, flowers, zodiac signs, and scenes from legend and history. People hang glowing lanterns in temples, and carry lanterns to an evening parade under the light of the full moon.

In many areas the highlight of the lantern festival is the dragon dance. The dragon—which might stretch a hundred feet long—is typically made of silk, paper, and bamboo. Traditionally the dragon is held aloft by young men who dance as they guide the colorful beast through the streets. In the United States, where the New Year is celebrated with a shortened schedule, the dragon dance always takes place on a weekend. In addition, many Chinese-American communities have added American parade elements such as marching bands and floats.

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480-951-2236

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Karate Phoenix - Calendar of Event

2012-01-03T12:08:00.000-08:00

Karate Phoenix - Calendar of Event for January and February 2011

January 3^rd – Re-Opening from Winter Break

January 7^th – Brown Belt Review / Graduation - 2:00pm

January 9^th – Bring A Friend Week

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

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

January 16^th – CLOSED - Martin Luther King Day

January 21^st – Women’s Self Defense #1 - -2:00-4:00pm

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

February 5^th-12^th- Teen Violence Awareness and Prevention Week

February 4^th – Weapons Class - Escrima Sticks - 2:00-4:00pm

February 10^th – Goshin Girls – 7:45-8:35pm

February 11^th – Black Belt Club – 12:45-1:30pm

February 11^th – Weapons Class - Escrima Sticks - 2:00-4:00pm

February 12^th- 18^th - Random Acts of Kindness Week

February 18^th – Girl Scouts Safety Seminar – 2:00-3:30pm

February 20^th – CLOSED - Presidents Day

February 25^th – Leadership Team Meeting - 2:00-4:00pm

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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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http://www.YourWorthDefending.com/ - Women's Self Defense class -Scottsdale - January 21st
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Karate School in Scottsdale teaches about honor

2012-01-03T09:43:00.000-08:00

Thought for today…

Honor Your Agreements.

Whenever you honor your agreements… your inner self smiles.

Your confidence is increased each time you keep a promise because you learn to have faith in yourself.

As you treat others with respect and fairness, so too does the universe deliver the same back to you – in other words, your actions are investments in your own self and future. They teach you that as long as you continue to act wisely through honorable deeds, you can trust others and the world.

The most important promises are the ones you make to yourself. When you pledge to make positive changes, adopt healthier habits, and the like, your inner self becomes as excited as a child whose parent has promised a fun reward.

When you keep these commitments to yourself, your soul feels safe and loved, and it shines with happiness.

Today, keep your promises to yourself and others. The effort involved in doing so is worth it because of the rewards that you’ll reap…we promise!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

I keep my promises to myself and all others. I honor my agreements and stand by my word, and it feels good....

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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, Yoga, 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 Camp, Excellences, Personal Training, Executive Self Defense, Boxing, Weapons, Extreme Martial Arts (XMA), Black Belt Training, Personal Achievement.

Happy New Year - 2012

2012-01-03T09:36:00.000-08:00

A well-known speaker started off his seminar holding up a $20.00 bill. In the room of 200, he asked, "Who would like this $20 bill?" Hands started going up. He said, "I am going to give this $20 to one of you but first, let me do this." He proceeded to crumple up ...the $20 dollar bill. He then asked, "Who still wants it...?" Still the hands were............ up in the air.

"Well," he replied, "What if I do this?" And he dropped it on the ground and started to grind it into the floor with his shoe. He picked it up, now crumpled and dirty. "Now, who still wants it?" Still the hands went into the air. "My friends, we have all learned a very valuable lesson. No matter what I did to the money, you still wanted it because it did not decrease in value. It was still worth $20.

Many times in our lives, we are dropped, crumpled, and ground into the dirt by the decisions we make and the circumstances that come our way. We feel as though we are worthless. But no matter what has happened or what will happen, you will never lose your value. Dirty or clean, crumpled or finely creased, you are still priceless to those who DO LOVE you.

The worth of our lives comes not in what we do or who we know, but by WHO WE ARE. You are special-Don't EVER forget it." If you do not pass this on, you may never know the lives it touches, the hurting hearts it speaks to, or the hope that it may bring. Count your blessings, not your problems...Happy New Year - 2012

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://www.GoshinCares.com/

http://www.GoshinGirls.com/
http://www.GoshinGear.com/
http://www.YourWorthDefending.com/ - Women's Self Defense class -Scottsdale - January 21st
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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, Yoga, 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 Camp, Excellences, Personal Training, Executive Self Defense, Boxing, Weapons, Extreme Martial Arts (XMA), Black Belt Training, Personal Achievement.

Kids, Rules and Schools

2011-12-20T09:24:00.000-08:00

Bill Gates speech: 11 rules your kids did not and will not learn in school

I'm not sure if this is a discussion or just something I feel compelled to pass along. Anyway, I hope you find it as compelling as I did. I do not claim this as original work - just something that appeared in my inbox that I decided might be thought-provoking.

Rule 1: Life is not fair - get used to it!

Rule 2: The world doesn't care about your self-esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about yourself.

Rule 3: You will NOT make $60,000 a year right out of high school. You won't be a vice-president with a car phone until you earn both.

Rule 4: If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss.

Rule 5: Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your Grandparents had a different word for burger flipping: they called it opportunity.

Rule 6: If you mess up, it's not your parents' fault, so don't whine about your mistakes, learn from them.

Rule 7: Before you were born, your parents weren't as boring as they are now. They got that way from paying your bills, cleaning your clothes and listening to you talk about how cool you thought you were. So before you save the rain forest from the parasites of your parent's generation, try delousing the closet in your own room.

Rule 8: Your school may have done away with winners and losers, but life HAS NOT. In some schools, they have abolished failing grades and they'll give you as MANY TIMES as you want to get the right answer. This doesn't bear the slightest resemblance to ANYTHING in real life.

Rule 9: Life is not divided into semesters. You don't get summers off and very few employers are interested in helping you FIND YOURSELF. Do that on your own time.

Rule 10: Television is NOT real life. In real life people actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs.

Rule 11: Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for one.

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://www.GoshinCares.com/

http://www.GoshinGirls.com/
http://www.GoshinGear.com/
http://www.YourWorthDefending.com/ - Women's Self Defense class -Scottsdale - January 21st
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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, Yoga, 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 Camp, Excellences, Personal Training, Executive Self Defense, Boxing, Weapons, Extreme Martial Arts (XMA), Black Belt Training, Personal Achievement.

Exercise - Single Best Thing We Can Do for our Health!

2011-12-19T09:32:00.000-08:00

Exercise is the single best thing we can do for our health!

A close friend once said, “To be human, is to have ailments.” This wasn’t meant to be a depressing statement, but rather a simple reminder that the human body has a tendency to break down over time. Some of us don’t give the matter much thought, choosing to live a life of indulgence, only to live out our later years paying the price. Many others spend considerable effort attempting to mitigate the process by eating only organic foods, consuming the latest supplements or adopting very strict diets.

In this fascinating video, Dr. Mike Evans, founder of the Health Design Lab at the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, an Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of Toronto, and a staff physician at St. Michael’s Hospital, reveals one simple habit that can produce the most positive effect on our health is exercise. Karate, Judo or the Martial Art are a great exercise, and at Goshin Karate and Judo Academ,y in Scottsdale Arizona you also get to learn self defense and how to protect yourself.... Check out the Video....

Nine Minutes = Healthier Lifestyle

The nine minutes referred to is the length of Dr. Evans’ visual lecture, “23 1/2 Hours”, and if you watch it till the end and follow his sage advice, you may very well change your life…for the better! He lays out a few basics first, none of which are a surprise:

Eat less
Drink less
Smoke less
Watch cholesterol
Watch blood pressure

Dr. Evans then asks a question, “What makes the biggest difference to our health?”

The answer may surprise you, yet the statistics cited with regard to potential health improvements are quite convincing. So here’s to a simple change in our lifestyle that can significantly improve our health and well-being!

Improving the health and well-being of all humanity is of vital importance!

http://globalpatriot.com/2011/12/18/the-single-best-thing-we-can-do-for-our-health/

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://www.GoshinCares.com/

http://www.GoshinGirls.com/
http://www.GoshinGear.com/
http://www.YourWorthDefending.com/ - Women's Self Defense class -Scottsdale - January 21st
http://GoshinKarate.blogspot.com/

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, Yoga, 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 Camp, Excellences, Personal Training, Executive Self Defense, Boxing, Weapons, Extreme Martial Arts (XMA), Black Belt Training, Personal Achievement.

Brazilian Ju-jitsu seminar – proceeds to benefit St. Mary's Food Bank

2011-12-14T08:55:00.000-08:00

Scottsdale Martial Art School is offers a 3 Hour Brazilian Ju-jitsu seminar – proceeds to benefit St. Mary's Food Bank

After reading an article last week that the Food bank donations are down, Mr. Boggs the Owner of Goshin Karate and Judo Academy has decided to donate all the proceeds of the Michael Hermosillo Brazilian Ju-jitsu seminar to St. Mary's Food Bank.

Bring "FIVE" Non-Perishable Food Items to Goshin Karate and Judo Academy and receive a "3 Hour" Brazilian Ju-jitsu Self Defense Seminar for FREE!

Here is your chance to lay a smack down on hunger here in the valley of the sun and have fun at the same time…. One Week Only…. Since the seminar is December 17th from 2-5pm… brings in five non-perishable food items into Goshin Karate & Judo Academy (6245 E. Bell Road #120 – Scottsdale Arizona) you will receive the Michael Hermosillo Brazilian Ju-jitsu seminar for FREE. This is limited to current Goshin Students only… age eight and up…. For non-Goshin Students the price will be $20.00 (regularly price is $44.95)

This is a great time to turn in some pasta, peanut butter, Tuna and/or soup and help one in four Arizona children struggling with hunger – and get three hours of training and fun out of your act of kindness.. Call Mr. Boggs today 602-951-2236.

Food bank donations down; you can make a difference this holiday season

Scottsdale -- More Arizonans than ever need a little extra help this holiday season, but according to St. Mary's Food Bank, the donations just are not there.

With just a few days to go until Christmas, the shelves of should be well-stocked with food for those that are in need. Unfortunately, that's not the case this year.

Terry Shannon, the president and CEO of St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance, said hunger has nearly doubled in Arizona since the economy started tanking in summer 2008.

"St. Mary’s and other food banks are feeling the triple whammy of increased food prices, increased demand and decreased donations," Brown said.

St. Mary's is asking the public for help, emphasizing that any donation can make a huge difference. No contribution is too small; every single can is greatly appreciated.

"We ask that during this season, you remember those who continue to suffer the fallout from this recession and need assistance from their neighbors, " Shannon wrote on the organization's website. "St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance can only provide these services, and feed the one in four children now struggling in our state, with your help."

Shannon said about 50,000 families rely on the food bank's services during the holiday season.

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://www.GoshinCares.com/

http://www.GoshinGirls.com/
http://www.GoshinGear.com/
http://www.YourWorthDefending.com/ - Women's Self Defense class -Scottsdale - January 21st
http://GoshinKarate.blogspot.com/

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, Yoga, 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 Camp, Excellences, Personal Training, Executive Self Defense, Boxing, Weapons, Extreme Martial Arts (XMA), Black Belt Training, Personal Achievement.

It's a Beautiful Day - Motivational

2011-12-12T10:12:00.000-08:00

Here are some tips that may bring you a beautiful life

Take a 10-30 minutes walk everyday and while you walk, smile.

Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.

When you wake up in the morning, complete the following statement, "my purpose is to...today"

Live with the 3 E's ...Energy, Enthusiasm, Empathy and the 3 F's ...Faith, Family, Friends

Spend more time with people over the age of seventy and under the age of six

Dream more while you are awake

Try to make at least three people smile each day... :D

Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn, pass all your tests.

Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.

Smile and laugh more. It will keep the energy vampires away.

Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagreements.

Make peace with your past, so it won't mess up the present.

Don't compare your life with others' You have no idea what their journey is all about.

Burn the candles, use the nice sheets. Don't have it for a special occasion

Today is special.... No one is in charge of your happiness except YOU...

Forgive everyone for everything... :)

What other people think of you is none of your business....

Time heals almost everything. Give time, time.

However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will stay in touch...

Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

The best is yet to come.

No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

Do the right thing!

Call your family often... ;)

Each night before you go to bed, complete the following statement:

" I am thankful for..."

"Today I accomplished..."

Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.

Enjoy the ride…. Remember that this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast past. Make the most of it and enjoy the life.

http://yume.vn/moc_tron_tron/article/here-are-some-tips-that-may-bring-you-a-beautiful-life.35D002AF.html

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://www.GoshinCares.com/

http://www.GoshinGirls.com/
http://www.GoshinGear.com/
http://www.YourWorthDefending.com/ - Women's Self Defense class -Scottsdale - January 21st
http://GoshinKarate.blogspot.com/

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, Yoga, 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 Camp, Excellences, Personal Training, Executive Self Defense, Boxing, Weapons, Extreme Martial Arts (XMA), Black Belt Training, Personal Achievement.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu SEMINAR - Scottsdale

2011-12-09T11:48:00.000-08:00

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu SEMINAR Featuring Professor Michael Hermosillo

December 17^th 2-5pm - $44.95 - $39.95 for Black Belts and BBC

Professor Hermosillo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Sandan Kodokan Judo Sensei is an American Martial artists whose experience spans forty years - four decades.

In 1974, Professor Hermosillo trained in Shindo Jinen-Ryu Karate Jitsu in Southern California. Later he took up boxing, training under "Kid Rayo" for over 4 years. Professor Hermosillo then entered the world of grappling by training with Brazilain Jiu-Jitsu Master Rickson Gracie, Master Sylvio Behring, Grand Master Alvaro Barreto, Grand Master Flavio Behring and Master Pedro Sauer. He also studied Judo at the Kodokan in Tokyo, Japan, and trained locally with Dr. Chiang Liu Chen, Kenji Yamane Sensei. Professor Hermosillo also studied with Mark Shultz (Olympic Gold Medalist Wrestling & UFC Champion) where he trained MMA and Wrestling.

Professor Hermosillo is the 2002 US National Brazilain Jiu-Jitsu Champion, 8 year Utah State Judo Champion and has many other championship titles in national and international competition.

BrazilianJiu-Jitsu Self Defense Seminar

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://www.GoshinCares.com/

http://www.GoshinGirls.com/
http://www.GoshinGear.com/
http://www.YourWorthDefending.com/
http://GoshinKarate.blogspot.com/

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, Yoga, 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 Camp, Excellences, Personal Training, Executive Self Defense, Boxing, Weapons, Extreme Martial Arts (XMA), Black Belt Training, Personal Achievement.

Children See – Children Do

2011-12-06T09:39:00.000-08:00

Children See – Children Do

In some sense and in some way we are all just children – so my take is that this really just doesn’t go for ‘children’ – but this video so powerfully portraits why you thoughout your life needs to be the best version of yourself you can be!

Your behavior affects everything around you… everything… pretty hefty idea… so instead of thinking about that, start with the easy stuff – your behavior and reactions towards the people closets to you!

NOW THINK HARD – why wouldn’t you be your absolute best everyday?

Make your influence positive!

http://explosiveliving.com/2008/07/26/children-see-children-do/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWUtywfwsMw

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://www.GoshinCares.com/

http://www.GoshinGirls.com/
http://www.GoshinGear.com/
http://www.YourWorthDefending.com/
http://GoshinKarate.blogspot.com/

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, Yoga, 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 Camp, Excellences, Personal Training, Executive Self Defense, Boxing, Weapons, Extreme Martial Arts (XMA), Black Belt Training, Personal Achievement.

Kids Fighting - Turn Around and Walking Away

2011-11-29T11:38:00.000-08:00

How to Walk Away from a Fight with Your Child: Why It's Harder Than You Think

You’ve probably heard these words of advice before: “Just walk away when your child is trying to pull you into a fight.” And in fact, turning around and walking away is one of the most important things you can do as a parent to end power struggles with your kids. But what should you do when your child won’t let you walk away?

Consider these two scenarios:

You tell your 10-year-old daughter that she can’t have her friend over this Saturday and she is not happy. She begs and pleads, but you stand your ground. When she starts to escalate, you tell her you aren’t going to argue about it and you attempt to walk away. But then she comes unglued and starts crying hysterically. She tells you she hates you, then she grabs onto your arm, still pleading with you to change your mind. You know you need to get away, and you manage to make it to your bedroom and lock yourself inside. That’s when the screaming and banging on the door begin. You try to ignore it but eventually can’t take it anymore. You break down, open the door, completely lose your cool and scream at her.

When you walk away you “win”—and your child doesn’t want that to happen, so he will try almost anything to keep it going, whether it’s calling you names, throwing things, punching a hole in the wall, or slamming a door.

You pick your teen son up from school and inform him that his cell phone has been shut off for 24 hours because he was on the phone past his bedtime the night before. He unleashes a verbal assault on you and you tell him to stop. He demands that you turn his phone back on immediately, and when you stay silent, he blows up. He leans over and yells in your face while you’re holding onto the steering wheel of the car with white knuckles, trying to focus on getting home safely. When you continue to ignore him, he takes his cell phone and throws it as hard as he can into the back seat of the car. You can’t control yourself any longer so you yell at him and tell him he’s lost the phone for a month now. You pull into the driveway feeling horrible.

Why Your Child Wants to Pull You Back in

Disengaging is one of the best ways to stop power struggles from happening or arguments from continuing. But many kids—particularly defiant, oppositional ones—will follow their parents around, prolonging the argument. Why do they do this? When you walk away or stop participating in an argument, you send your child the message that you’re in control. Though they aren’t consciously aware of all of this, they feel the power shift from them to you, so if they can pull you back into the argument they can regain that control they lost. When you walk away you “win”—and they don’t want that to happen, so they will try almost anything to keep it going, whether it’s calling you names, throwing things, punching a hole in the wall, or slamming a door. If they can do something that gets you to react, they feel a whole lot better. And in many cases, they know that if they push all the right buttons, you just might give in to get relief from the torment.

There are several common scenarios we hear about on the Parental Support Line. Let’s take a look at each and talk about what to do.

1. You go to your room and your child follows you: Here’s the trick: Once you walk away, say no more. Lock the door and ride out the storm. If your child is screaming outside your door or pounding on it with all their might, ignore them. Do whatever you can to cope until they’ve calmed down. The second you turn that door knob to tell them to stop, you’ve given them what they wanted. Put on some headphones, turn up the TV, read a book, knit. Do whatever you have to do to focus your attention away from your child’s behavior. If they damage something or call you foul names while they’re pounding on your door, give them consequences afterward, when they’ve calmed down—and stick to them. In other words, ignore their attempts to pull you in when you’re disengaging from them, but hold them accountable for anything they damage (or rules they break) later.

2. Your child trashes her own room: If your child goes to her own room and starts to throw things around or screams at the top of her lungs about what a jerk you are or how much she hates you, let her. If she breaks something of her own, that’s a natural consequence. She will have to buy her own replacement or do some chores to earn the money to buy a new one. If she makes a mess of the room, she will have to clean it up later when things calm down. It’s more effective to focus on controlling yourself and your emotions rather than your child’s behavior.

3. An over-the-phone argument: If the argument is over the phone or via text message, tell your child that you’re done with the discussion and you will not reply anymore. Then, follow through. Turn the phone off, or unplug it if it’s a landline and get involved with something else. You can finish talking later when things are calm again.

4. When you’re in the car: This is one of the most difficult places to get into an argument with your child. The first rule is, pull over. You may not be able to walk away, but you might be able to step outside the car to get some fresh air if it’s safe to do so. Or, you can tell your child you’re not going to continue on until they calm down, because it’s not safe for you to drive while they’re verbally abusing you or acting disruptive. Then, find something to do that will help you cope. This might take some planning ahead, such as packing a book or magazine (or keeping something like that in your glove compartment) that you can pull out and use in these cases.

5. You can’t walk away because you’re busy: Let’s say, for example, that you‘re cooking dinner. Set one limit with your child and then do what you can to focus your attention on the task at hand, not your child. Avoid eye contact and ignore comments he makes under his breath. Find some sort of mental task to occupy your mind, such as counting or singing a song to yourself in your head. If you have a relatively compliant child who will go to his room when asked, you can tell him to do so, but if your child is like most, he will refuse. Since you can’t make him go, the best thing to do is not pay attention to him. The key is to avoid giving his behavior any power. Control what you can—yourself.

6. Your child blocks you or clings to you: This is perhaps the most difficult situation to find yourself in when you try to walk away. It’s very important that you stay calm, use a normal tone of voice, and tell your child this behavior is not okay, while redirecting them to go do something to calm down. They’re probably going to stick around, though—at least at first. Continue to remain calm and wait it out. Yes, this might mean that you literally stand there and wait. You could also let your child know that they need to stop or there will be a consequence later. If your child is not blocking your path, try your best to go about your business—do the dishes, read a book, or surf the internet. The goal is to find some sort of task to focus on so your attention is not on your child’s behavior.

SEE MORE AT: http://www.empoweringparents.com/how-to-walk-away-from-a-fight-with-your-child.php?utm_medium=email&utm_source=email11292011NX

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://www.GoshinCares.com/

http://www.GoshinGirls.com/
http://www.GoshinGear.com/
http://www.YourWorthDefending.com/
http://GoshinKarate.blogspot.com/

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, Yoga, 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 Camp, Excellences, Personal Training, Executive Self Defense, Boxing, Weapons, Extreme Martial Arts (XMA), Black Belt Training, Personal Achievement.

Stop Dressing Your Six-Year-Old Like a Skank

2011-11-27T11:27:00.000-08:00

Stop Dressing Your Six-Year-Old Like a Skank: And Other Words of Delicate Southern Wisdom

Are Young Girls Dressing Too Revealingly?

Among pint-sized cheerleaders, itty-bitty beauty queens, and in the malls of America, the sassy-sexy look isn't just for teens anymore.

Some say younger girls are going shorter and barer -- taking their cues from characters like the Cheetah Girls, the Pussycat Dolls and the Bratz dolls -- and some observers are saying they've had enough.

Celia Rivenbark, a mom who hit her breaking point with the shrinking fashions, wrote a book called, "Stop Dressing Your Six Year Old Like a Skank."

"The moms are buying it, the dads are buying and maybe on some level the parents think, 'Oh that's cute, that's harmless, that's innocent' -- but I don't think it is," Rivenbank said. "The children are wearing them down."

And psychologist Dr. Jeff Gardere warns that how a child dresses as young as age three can have serious consequences.

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I first heard about Stop Dressing Your Six-Year-Old Like a Skank by Celia Rivenbark on Good Morning America…. It created quite a stir, as everyone passed around their “bad parents and monstrous children” horror stories. With the conversations circulating, as well as it’s hilarious-but-shocking title, I knew I wanted to read this book.

When it arrived in the mail, I cracked open the book and just glanced at the title of the first chapter: There’s Always Tomorrow(land): “If You Really Loved Me, You’d Buy Me Pal Mickey”. The chapter’s about Celia planning and taking her family to Disney World. Before I realized it, I was at the end of the chapter, ripped envelope still in my lap, and bladder barely holding its ground after all the laughter. The whole book is like that, and you just about have to tear the book from your hands to put it down to make dinner, sleep or even go to the bathroom (okay, I admit it… Celia went there, too).

With the charm of a Southern Belle, and a snarky, sarcastic wit, Miss Celia expresses all that it is to be a mother/wife/career woman/person with the sense God gave a goose in this day and age. She tells of her experience trying to buy size 7 clothes for her six-year-old, and only finding outfits that’d make a Vegas showgirl feel naked. Later, she points out that grown women in character-embossed clothes need to grow up, which points out the Topsy-turvy nature of the American culture today: Children dressing like sexually mature adults and grown-ups dressing like school kids at play.

Each chapter’s title both encompasses its contents, while being surprising and tongue-in-cheek. A few examples of this are:

Yo Yo Yo! Where Can a Sista Get a Cowgirl Outfit?: Holidays Make This Mama Wanna Get in Your Grille

Weary Mom to Uppity Teens: At Least I Know Where the Continent of Chile Is
Field Trip, Fornification, and a Shit-Eating Giraffe: Who Says School Can’t Be Fun?
Montel’s Smoking Weed: (But Will He Share With Sylvia the Psychic?)
Reality Bites: Super Skanks Lewinsky and Hilton Are Fun to Watch, but Those 100-Pound Toddlers Rule!
The Butcher’s Great, the Baker’s Suffering: But How Is the Anti-Carb Frenzy Affecting the Candlestick Maker?
The Paradoxical Male: Smart Enough to Find “Me Time,” but Dumb Enough to Get Stuck Buying the Tampons
If It Ain’t On eBay, It Ain’t Worth Having: (Whoa! Is That Willie Nelson’s Face in Your Grits?)
Politicians Serve Up McValues: (With Extra Cheese on the Side)

Amidst the humor and anecdotes, Rivenbark manages to slip in facts and evidence that support her position, but you’re too busy laughing and enjoying her company to realize “Hey, there’s serious journalism going on here!”

http://thekoolaidmom.wordpress.com/2009/04/30/stop-dressing-your-six-year-old-like-a-skank-by-celia-rivenbank/

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Books/story?id=3781279&page=1

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://www.GoshinCares.com/

http://www.GoshinGirls.com/
http://www.GoshinGear.com/
http://www.YourWorthDefending.com/
http://GoshinKarate.blogspot.com/

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, Yoga, 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 Camp, Excellences, Personal Training, Executive Self Defense, Boxing, Weapons, Extreme Martial Arts (XMA), Black Belt Training, Personal Achievement.

What are you thankful for?

2011-11-24T10:45:00.000-08:00

What are you thankful for?

Thanksgiving is today, "HAPPY THANKSGIVING" ..... I think it's important to take a "GRATITUDE INVENTORY".... A number of things in life can make us uncomfortable or even a little miffed..... But sometimes they are gifts in disguise.... With that in mind, here some things I am thankful for...

Disappointment - So I know the things that matter the most… Fears – So I know there is an opportunity for growth… Pain – So I can become a stronger person…. Sadness – To appreciate the spectrum of human emotions… Happiness – So I can soak in the beauty of life... The Sun - For bringing in light and beauty to this world… Sunset – For a beautiful sight to end the day…. Moon and Stars - For brightening up the night sky….. And for having the ability to expression my emotions, even if sometimes it brings a tear to my eye…

And… You…. Yes… You… For being who you are… and touching the world with your presence… for being alive and being a part of my life…. For giving me the chance to touch your life even in the smallest way… this allows me to fulfill my purpose of helping others… You are a reason to be thankful. Thank you for being you…

http://tinybuddha.com/blog/60-things-to-be-grateful-for-in-life/

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://www.GoshinCares.com/

http://www.GoshinGirls.com/
http://www.GoshinGear.com/
http://www.YourWorthDefending.com/
http://GoshinKarate.blogspot.com/

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, Yoga, 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 Camp, Excellences, Personal Training, Executive Self Defense, Boxing, Weapons, Extreme Martial Arts (XMA), Black Belt Training, Personal Achievement.

Holiday Mail for Heroes

2011-11-22T12:42:00.000-08:00

Holiday Mail for Heroes

Program Overview

The holiday season is just around the corner and it’s time again for another “Act of Kindness.” This year Goshin Karate & Judo Academy would like to be part of the 2011 American Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes… This is a way to send a touch of home this holiday season to members of our U.S. military, veterans and their families, many of whom will be far away from home this holiday season.

Starting today, Goshin Karate & Judo Academy is working with Red Cross to collect and distribute holiday cards to American service members, veterans and their families in the

United States

and around the world.

The process is simple and takes no time at all..... All you need is a pen and a Goshin “Good Job” note. Take a minute and share your appreciation for the members of our Armed Forces and as our "Act of Kindness" Goshin Karate will pay the postage…

Sending a “touch of home” to American men and women who serve our country is the perfect way to express your appreciation and support during the holiday season.

Card Guidelines:
Every card received will be screened for hazardous materials by Pitney Bowes and then reviewed by Red Cross volunteers working around the country.
Please observe the following guidelines to ensure a quick reviewing process:

All cards being sent in for 2011 Holiday Mail For Heroes program should be postmarked no later than Wednesday, December 7, 2011.
Ensure that all cards are signed.
Do not include email or home addresses on the cards, as the program is not meant to foster pen pal relationships.
We encourage participants to mail as many cards as they are comfortable sending.
Please refrain from sending holiday cards with glitter. Many of these cards will be delivered to military and veterans medical facilities and the glitter could interfere with a patient's recovery

http://www.redcross.org/holidaymail
See you in Class.

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

http://www.YoureWorthDefending.com/ - Women's Self Defense Classes
http://GoshinKarate.blogspot.com/

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, Yoga, TaiChi, Self Defense Training, Practical Street Defense, Fitness, Family Fun, Stranger Danger, Bully Busting, Self Esteem. Acts of Kindness, Bully Prevention Seminars, Excellences,Workplace violence, Child Development, School Violence, Summer Camp, Personal Training, Executive Self Defense, Boxing, Cave Creek Arizona, Weapons, Extreme Martial Arts (XMA), Black Belt Training, Women's Self Defense, Personal Achievement.

"Legends of Awesomeness" arrives in Scottsdale Arizona

2011-11-20T12:22:00.000-08:00

Fans of the hit Kung Fu Panda franchise will be thrilled to learn that in November, Nickelodeon and Dream Works Animation will be premiering a series called Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness!

Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness (also known as Kung Fu Panda: The Series or simply Legends of Awesomeness) tells the continuing adventures of Po as he trains, protects, fights, teaches, learns, stumbles, talks too much, and geeks out as the newest hero in the Valley of Peace. Now living in the barracks with the Furious Five, Po will have to take on his many new responsibilities, his many new adversaries, and his many old pounds in the continuing adventures of the Dragon Warrior. And kick some serious boo-tay.

See you in Class.

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

Holiday Sale "ENDS" November 22nd

http://www.YoureWorthDefending.com/
http://GoshinKarate.blogspot.com/

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, Yoga, TaiChi, Self Defense Training, Practical Street Defense, Fitness, Family Fun, Stranger Danger, Bully Busting, Self Esteem. Acts of Kindness, Bully Prevention Seminars, Excellences,Workplace violence, Child Development, School Violence, Summer Camp, Personal Training, Executive Self Defense, Boxing, Cave Creek Arizona, Weapons, Extreme Martial Arts (XMA), Black Belt Training, Women's Self Defense, Personal Achievement.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmz_he0Td3w&feature=related

Holiday Mail for Heroes

2011-11-18T10:09:00.000-08:00

Holiday Mail for Heroes Program Overview

The holiday season is just around the corner and it’s time again to start thinking about being part of the 2011 American Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes. For a fifth year, American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes are partnering to ensure all Americans have an opportunity to send a touch of home this holiday season to members of our U.S. military, veterans and their families, many of whom will be far away from home this holiday season.

Starting this fall and throughout the holiday season, the Red Cross is working with Pitney Bowes, a mail stream technology company, to collect and distribute holiday cards to American service members, veterans and their families in the United States and around the world.

The process is very simple and takes no time at all - All you need is a pen and piece of paper to share your appreciation for the sacrifices members of the U.S. Armed Forces make to protect our freedoms The Holiday Mail for Heroes mail box is open and ready to receive for your cards. Please send all mail to:

Holiday Mail For Heroes
P.O. Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456

Sending a “touch of home” to American men and women who serve our country is the perfect way to express your appreciation and support during the holiday season.

Card Guidelines:
Every card received will be screened for hazardous materials by Pitney Bowes and then reviewed by Red Cross volunteers working around the country.
Please observe the following guidelines to ensure a quick reviewing process:

All cards being sent in for 2011 Holiday Mail For Heroes program should be postmarked no later than Friday, December 9, 2011.
Ensure that all cards are signed.
Use generic salutations such as “Dear Service Member.” Cards addressed to specific individuals can not be delivered through this program.
Only cards are being accepted. Do not send letters.
Do not include email or home addresses on the cards, as the program is not meant to foster pen pal relationships.
Do not include inserts of any kind, including photos, as these items will be removed during the reviewing process.
We encourage participants to mail as many cards as they are comfortable sending. If you are mailing a large quantity, please bundle the cards and place them in large mailing envelopes or use a flat rate box from the post office. Each card does not need its own envelope, as cards will be removed from all envelopes before distribution.
Please refrain from sending holiday cards with glitter. Many of these cards will be delivered to military and veterans medical facilities and the glitter could interfere with a patient's recovery

http://www.redcross.org/holidaymail

WITH THE HOLIDAYS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER..... When filling out your Christmas cards this year, take ONE CARD and SEND it to this address...... Holiday Mail For Heroes
P.O. Box 5456 - Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456 ..... If we pass this on and everyone sends one card..... think of how many cards these soldiers could get to bring up their spirits! .......This is a wonderful thing to do!! ...... I'll be sending one, how about YOU?...

See you in Class.

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://www.GoshinCares.com/
http://www.GoshinGirls.com/
http://www.GoshinGear.com/ - Holiday Sale end this weekend

http://www.YoureWorthDefending.com/
http://GoshinKarate.blogspot.com/

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, Yoga, TaiChi, Self Defense Training, Practical Street Defense, Fitness, Family Fun, Stranger Danger, Bully Busting, Self Esteem. Acts of Kindness, Bully Prevention Seminars, Excellences,Workplace violence, Child Development, School Violence, Summer Camp, Personal Training, Executive Self Defense, Boxing, Cave Creek Arizona, Weapons, Extreme Martial Arts (XMA), Black Belt Training, Women's Self Defense, Personal Achievement.

Karate Kids learn Dojo Rules

2011-11-16T12:24:00.000-08:00

The Seven Rules of the Dojo

I'd like to share with you some insight in regard to lineage and the old (traditional) ways associated with joining a Dojo (school). In the past, students used to write to an instructor asking for training and swearing an oath of dedication, a pledge of sorts.

Historically, all schools had pledges or oaths that governed students, set the tone for the seriousness of training and bonded them through traditional obligations.

Upon entering the Dojo (school) you swore allegiance to your Sensei, and all those who trained before you. You became as bound to your fellow students as you were to your own family. The blood in your veins may not be the same, but the honor that fuels your heart forges you as one.

In ancient times, these oaths were considered blood oaths and were often signed in blood. In many of the written requests to train, the requesting student included a curse to fall upon him/her if he failed to meet his obligation.

Some sects even used tattoos or marks to show their pledge as an expression of individual dedication to their given Dojo, a life-long reminder of their personal bond. As time marched forward, these practices faded and were replaced with either no pledge or lesser means of obligation.

The purpose of this information is not to instill newfound dedication, but to share with you the level of seriousness that was historically taken during training.

It is important to measure history and find lessons that it offers. Without the past, there is no present and without tomorrow, there isn't any future.

I found an old set of Dojo Rules… (These are not practiced at Goshin Karate and Judo Academy in Scottsdale Arizona) but I thought was an interesting and worth sharing….

A Traditional Karate Dojo Pledge - Seven Rules of the Dojo

Each rule is read out loud by the highest ranking Student (Senpai). After each reading, the students Rei (bow) and say ‘Hai, Sensei.’

One • Loyalty

Upon acceptance into this Dojo, I Pledge my Loyalty, for the remainder of my life, to stand steadfast next to my martial brothers & sisters in both good and bad (dangerous) times.

Two • Honor

I pledge only to bring honor to the Dojo through my words, actions and deeds.

Three • Duty

I accept this obligation with open heart, I will support the Dojo with all I have and by any means I can.

Four • Dedication

To Self and the greater good of the Dojo, I will focus and understand the importance of time wasted and time well-spent. I Pledge to devote my energies to strive to grow as an individual and become a source of knowledge. With this dedication I assure my growth as a martial artist.

Five • Respect

I Pledge to demonstrate at all time respect for myself, others and the Dojo, No matter the cost, I will remain humble, grounded and respectful, this is the honorable way.

Six • Obligation

I accept and understand the martial debt I carry and the burden it can sometimes bring. It is with honor that I will shoulder this obligation and act accordingly to the Dojo Kun.

Seven • Secrecy

I Pledge to keep the techniques of the Dojo safe and secret from those outside our walls. I will only teach others with the authorization of my Sensei.

Written by...... Kevin Bonner - Gulf Coast Karate MS

See you in Class.

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://www.GoshinCares.com/

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

http://www.YoureWorthDefending.com/
http://GoshinKarate.blogspot.com/

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, Yoga, TaiChi, Self Defense Training, Practical Street Defense, Fitness, Family Fun, Stranger Danger, Bully Busting, Self Esteem. Acts of Kindness, Bully Prevention Seminars, Excellences,Workplace violence, Child Development, School Violence, Summer Camp, Personal Training, Executive Self Defense, Boxing, Cave Creek Arizona, Weapons, Extreme Martial Arts (XMA), Black Belt Training, Women's Self Defense, Personal Achievement.

Give a man a fish

2011-11-15T11:01:00.000-08:00

The Orginal
“Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today. Teach a man to fish; and you have fed him for a lifetime”—Author unknown

This is an adage I've heard many times, and very much agree with. Although not through usage of this adage (but through other means), it is something my mother imparted on me many many times.

Obviously, the meaning of this adage is not just about fish.... The meaning I get from this adage is that it is better to know how to do something for yourself, than to be dependent on others to do it for you.

Now this does not say that you always have to do all your tasks yourself. But it does say you should know how to do it (in case you ever need to do it yourself).

For example, you do not have to cook every single of your meals yourself; but you should know how to cook. You do not have to fix your car yourself, every time there is a problem; but you should know how to do the repair and maintenance work yourself, in case you ever need to.

Others Variations I found

“Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today. Teach a man to fish; and you will not have to listen to his incessant whining about how hungry he is.”—Author unknown

“Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today. Teach a man to fish; and you can sell him fishing equipment.”—Author unknown

“Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today. Teach a man to use the Net and he won't bother you for weeks.”—Author unknown

“Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. Unless he doesn't like sushi—then you also have to teach him to cook.”—Auren Hoffman, Herald Philosopher

“Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today. Teach a man to fish, and he will sit in the boat and drink beer all day."

One more....

“Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today. Teach a man to fish; and you have fed him for a lifetime. Teach a man to sell fish and he eats steak.”—Author unknown

http://www.amatecon.com/fish.html

Mr. Roger Boggs - Renshi

Goshin Karate and Judo Academy

6245 E. Bell Road #120

Scottsdale, AZ. 85254
480-951-2236

http://www.GoshinKarate.com/

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, Yoga, TaiChi, Self Defense Training, Practical Street Defense, Family Fun, Stranger Danger, Bully Busting, Self Esteem. Acts of Kindness, Bully Prevention Seminars, Workplace violence, Child Development, School Violence, Summer Camp, Excellences, Personal Training, Executive Self Defense, Boxing, Cave Creek Arizona, Weapons, Extreme Martial Arts (XMA), Black Belt Training, Women's Self Defense, Personal Achievement.

What Is Courage?

2011-11-10T11:11:00.000-08:00

What Is Courage?

One who is smart enough to be afraid... but take action anyways...

Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear.
- Ambrose Redmoon

Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear - not absence of fear.
- Mark Twain

Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.
- John Wayne

Courage is not something that comes from flying to your heart in moments of need or in emergencies. Courage is not something that can be handed over to you through lessons either.

Courage is a way of life. It is as much a habit as anything else. Like getting up and brushing your teeth in the morning, or drinking coffee.

It’s a matter of routine more than anything else. People tend to speak of courage only in terms of deeds. For instance, they might speak of courage in the battlefield. Soldiers and policemen are supposed to show courage. Or they might refer to courage in the face of devastation. Flood-affected people or earthquake victims must show courage.

However, courage is not merely the name you can give to your putting up with a bad situation. After all, in a bad situation, there is not much one can do expect cope with whatever strength and forbearance you can muster.

But though we don’t notice it, a lot of courage is part of our routines. The man who gets into a blocked sewer shows courage. The man who tills the land, not knowing whether he will have a good monsoon shows courage. The woman who resists the temptation to lavish goodies on her children shows courage. The child who breaks a leg on the football field but goes back to the game later shows courage. The student who is bent on following his dreams shows courage.

The real test of courage is in our daily lives. Or should be.

The courage to speak the truth. All the time. Because lies are the biggest and most obvious sort of cowardice that all of us hide behind.

The courage to speak our mind and not stay silent, simply because we are afraid that other people might not agree with us. Of course, there will be conflicting views. And of course, conflict is unpleasant. But not speaking your mind can lead to much worse unpleasantness.

The courage to stand up for what we believe in. The courage to follow public rules and laws and insist that other people follow them too. The courage to resist those who take easy ways out, which only leads to more corruption and red tape in our social systems.

Mark Twain has said, Courage is not the absence of fear. It is acting in spite of it.

The sign of a courageous person, then, is someone who is feels, fear, recognizes fear and still goes on to do what he or she believes is right.

http://www.indianchild.com/character/courage.htm

See you in Class.

Mr. Roger Boggs - Renshi

Goshin Karate and Judo Academy

6245 E. Bell Road #120

Scottsdale, AZ. 85254
480-951-2236

http://www.GoshinKarate.com/

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, Yoga, TaiChi, Self Defense Training, Practical Street Defense, Fitness, Family Fun, Stranger Danger, Bully Busting, Self Esteem. Acts of Kindness, Bully Prevention Seminars, Excellences,Workplace violence, Child Development, School Violence, Summer Camp, Personal Training, Executive Self Defense, Boxing, Cave Creek Arizona, Weapons, Extreme Martial Arts (XMA), Black Belt Training, Women's Self Defense, Personal Achievement.

Quotes by Bruce Lee

2011-11-08T10:08:00.000-08:00

QUOTES BY BRUCE LEE

“Memorizing and regurgitating Bruce Lee’s
words does not increase one’s intelligence.

However, adapting his thoughts for one’s
own actions gives life to his words.

Linda Lee Cadwell

“Martial arts, like any art, is an unrestricted athletic expression of an individual soul.”

A good fight should be like a small play, but played seriously. A good martial artist does not become tense, but ready. Not thinking, yet not dreaming. Ready for whatever may come. When the opponent expands, I contract. When he contracts, I expand. And when there is an opportunity, I do not hit. It hits all by itself.

"Empty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle and it becomes the bottle. You put it in a teapot it becomes the teapot. Now, water can flow or it can crash. Be water my friend."

Opponent: "What's your style?"
Bruce Lee's Response: "I call it , the art of fighting without fighting"

"a kick is a kick and a punch is a punch..."

“Today, your sidekick became a tool to unlock a spiritual gate. There was spiritual loosening along with physical losening, a sort of unconcerned immersion in oneself. The original sense of freedom was there. Congratulations! The sidekick took the place of the ego.”

"With emotional content, not anger!"

“Love is like a friendship caught on fire. In the beginning a flame, very pretty, often hot and fierce, but still only light and flickering. As love grows older, our hearts mature and our love becomes as coals, deep-burning and unquenchable.”

“All martial arts is simply an honest expression of one’s body – with a lot of deception in between.”

“All fixed set patterns are incapable of adaptability or pliability. The truth is outside of all fixed patterns.”

“Simplicity of expression rather than complexity of form.” (written about sparring)

“Turn your sparring into play – but always play seriously.”

“If you always put limit on everything you do, physical or anything else. It will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them.”

“I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.”

“A quality martial artist is always ready for any move, and trains oneself invincible.”

“To tell the truth, I could beat anybody in the world.”

“If I tell you I’m good, you’ll say that I’m boasting. But if I tell you I’m not good, you’ll know I’m lying.”

“I personally do not believe in the word style. Why? Because, unless there are human beings with three arms and four legs, unless we have another group of human beings that are structually different from us, there can be no different style of fighting.”

.“More and more I believe in the fact that you have two hands and two legs, and the thing is how to make good use of yourself – and that’s about it.”

“Use karate, judo, aikido, or any style to build your counter-offensive. It will be interesting!”

“To be bound by traditional martial art style or styles is the way of the mindless, enslaved martial artist. But to be inspired by the traditional martial art and to achieve further heights is the way of genius.”

“using no way as a way, using no limitations as a limitation.”

“Showing off is the fool's idea of glory.”

“As you think, so shall you become.”

“You will never get any more out of this life than you expect.”

“I am learning to understand rather than immediately judge or to be judged. I cannot blindly follow the crowd and accept their approach. I will not allow myself to indulge in the usual manipulating game of role creation. Fortunately for me, my self-knowledge has transcended that and I have come to understand that life is best to be lived and not to be conceptualized. I am happy because I am growing daily and I am honestly not knowing where the limit lies. To be certain, every day there can be a revelation or a new discovery. I treasure the memory of the past misfortunes. It has added more to my bank of fortitude.”

“If you make an ass out of yourself, there will always be someone to ride you”

“Simplicity is the key to brilliance”

“The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering.”

“Ever since I was a child I have had this instinctive urge for expansion and growth. To me, the function and duty of a quality human being is the sincere and honest development of one's potential.”

"A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer."
“Forget about winning and losing, forget about pride and pain”

“Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself, do not you go out and look for a successfull personality an duplicate it.”

“Let an opponent graze your skin and you smash into his flesh; let an opponent smash into your flesh and youfracture his bone; let an opponent fracture your bone and you take his life! Do not be concerned with your escaping safely; lay your life before him!”

“Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless - like water. Now you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup, you put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle, you put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend.”

“Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind.”

“A goal is not always meant to be reached, it often serves simply as something to aim at.”

“Real living is living for others.”

"Take things as they are. Punch when you have to punch. Kick when you have to kick.”

“As long as I can remember I feel I have had this great creative and spiritual force within me that is greater than faith, greater than ambition, greater than confidence, greater than determination, greater than vision. It is all these combined. My brain becomes magnetized with this dominating force which I hold in my hand.”

“If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you'll never get it done.”

“Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them.”

“The possession of anything begins in the mind”

“Man, the living creature, the creating individual, is always more important than any established style or system.”

“If you love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is made up of.”

“A quick temper will make a fool of you soon enough.”

"To hell with circumstances; I create opportunities.”

“When there is freedom from mechanical conditioning, there is simplicity. The classical man is just a bundle of routine, ideas and tradition. If you follow the classical pattern, you are understanding the routine, the tradition, the shadow - you are not understanding yourself.”

“I am not teaching you anything. I just help you to exlplore yourself”

“The less effort, the faster and more powerful you will be.”

“Knowledge will give you power, but character respect.”

"Obey the principles without being bound by them.”

“There’s only one basic principle of self-defense: you must apply the most effective weapon, as soon as possible, to the most vulnerable target.”

“If your opponent is at a distance, kick him in the groin. If he gets close, poke him in the eyes, bring up your knee, pop him with an elbow, dig a corkscrew punch to his stomach.”

“If you want to learn to swim jump into the water. On dry land no frame of mind is ever going to help you”

“An intelligent mind is an inquiring mind. It is not satisfied with explanation, with conclusions. Nor is it a mind that believes, because belief is again another form of conclusion.”

“It's not the daily increase but daily decrease. Hack away at the unessential.”

“To me, the extraordinary aspect of martial arts lies in its simplicity. The easy way is also the right way, and martial arts is nothing at all special; the closer to the true way of martial arts, the less wastage of expression there is.”

“Take no thought of who is right or wrong or who is better than. Be not for or against.”

“"To know oneself is to study oneself in action with another person."”

“Let the spirit out - Discard all thoughts of reward, all hopes of praise and fears of blame, all awareness of one's bodily self. And, finally closing the avenues of sense perception, let the spirit out, as it will.”

"We have more faith in what we imitate than in what we create"

"Its like a finger pointing to the moon (slap) don't concentrate on the finger or you will miss all of that heavenly Glory!"

"Board don't hit back!"

"Learn the principle, abide by the principle, and dissolve the principle.

"Like a cobra, your strike should be felt before it is seen."

"A fight is not won by one punch or kick. Either learn to endure or hire a bodyguard."

"Be like water making its way through cracks. Do not be assertive, but adjust to the object, and you shall find a way round or through it. If nothing within you stays rigid, outward things will disclose themselves.
Empty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it ... becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle and it becomes the bottle. You put it in a teapot it becomes the teapot. Now, water can flow or it can crash. Be water my friend."

"Man, the living creature, the creating individual, is always more important than any established style or system."

"knowing is not enough, we must apply, and willing is not enough, we must do!"

“Students should learn something new each class, but one or two new actions are enough for one session. Each lesson should reward the student with pleasure, satisfaction of achievement, and the sense of vigorous, joyous movement.”

“The three most difficult things in life are: 1. To keep a secret. 2. To forget an injury. 3. To make good use of leisure.”

http://www.usadojo.com/articles/quotes/bruce-lee-quotes.htm

See you in Class.

Mr. Roger Boggs - Renshi

Goshin Karate and Judo Academy

6245 E. Bell Road #120

Scottsdale, AZ. 85254
480-951-2236

http://www.GoshinKarate.com/

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, Yoga, TaiChi, Self Defense Training, Practical Street Defense, Fitness, Family Fun, Stranger Danger, Bully Busting, Self Esteem. Acts of Kindness, Bully Prevention Seminars, Excellences,Workplace violence, Child Development, School Violence, Summer Camp, Personal Training, Executive Self Defense, Boxing, Cave Creek Arizona, Weapons, Extreme Martial Arts (XMA), Black Belt Training, Women's Self Defense, Personal Achievement.

Exercise and Eat Right

2011-11-07T10:12:00.000-08:00

How to Make Healthy Eating More Fun

Are you annoyed by people who seem to enjoy exercise? What about people who eat healthfully with little effort? Why is it so easy for them and such a struggle for you? One simple reason could be time.

The longer you follow healthy behaviors, the easier they become and the best part is, you actually start to enjoy them. Your first step in getting to that happy place is to change your attitude.

What does a healthy lifestyle look like? For some people, it looks like a lifestyle without any kind of fun. You have to slog through boring workouts, avoid going out to restaurants and eat twigs and berries. What kind of fun is that? At first, it may look like you have to give up everything to lose weight, but what you gain from those changes is much more meaningful and satisfying. Not only will your body change, but your mind will change as well.

Can You Enjoy Healthy Foods?
Here's what will happen if you keep maintaining that healthy diet:

Your priorities change. The way your body feels after a healthy meal will become more important to you than the instant pleasure of having something loaded with fat or sugar.

You'll enjoy healthy food. Take it from the Junk Food Queen I used to be, you can live without chips and Cokes and you'll gladly give those things up once you experience how your body feels after healthier meals.

You'll still enjoy your favorite foods. The only difference is the frequency. Now, instead of having it several times a week, you might indulge once or twice a month.

You'll get rid of the guilt. By not indulging every time you want a treat, you'll savor it even more.

You'll see food in a different light. Food becomes fuel rather than something that controls your life. If you exercise, you'll learn very quickly how food affects your workouts. Eating a heavy, fatty meal makes you tired and your workouts suffer. Soon, you'll want better workouts which will motivate you to eat better.

You'll become more adventurous. Eating healthy often opens the door to more options than you usually give yourself. You'll try new vegetables and grains and experiment with herbs and flavors you've never tried.

Your friends and family will benefit. Even if you're the only one eating healthy, those habits rub off on others. Being a good role model for your kids or co-workers is one way to teach them how to live healthy.

You'll have tools to deal with temptation. Healthy eaters are much better at avoiding the usual pitfalls like party foods or overloaded buffets. They make an effort to eat regular meals so they're not starving, fill up on healthy foods first to eat less of the bad stuff, and choose a few quality treats to enjoy instead of everything in front of them.

These changes come over time, sometimes weeks, months or years of slowly working on your habits and choices. Allowing yourself this time is crucial for permanently changing how you look at food and healthy eating.

http://exercise.about.com/od/plateausmotivation/a/enjoyexercise.htm

See you in Class.

Mr. Roger Boggs - Renshi

Goshin Karate and Judo Academy

6245 E. Bell Road #120

Scottsdale, AZ. 85254
480-951-2236

http://www.GoshinKarate.com/

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, Yoga, TaiChi, Self Defense Training, Practical Street Defense, Fitness, Family Fun, Stranger Danger, Bully Busting, Self Esteem. Acts of Kindness, Bully Prevention Seminars, Excellences,Workplace violence, Child Development, School Violence, Summer Camp, Personal Training, Executive Self Defense, Boxing, Cave Creek Arizona, Weapons, Extreme Martial Arts (XMA), Black Belt Training, Women's Self Defense, Personal Achievement.

Phoenix Martial Arts teacher against bullying

2011-11-06T09:19:00.000-08:00

A teacher in Scottsdale Arizona was teaching her class about bullying and gave them the following exercise to perform....

She had the children take out a piece of paper and told them to crumple it up, stomp on it and really mess it up, not to rip it... Then she had them unfold the paper, smooth it out and look at how scarred and dirty it was.

She then told them to tell it they’re sorry...

Now, even though they said they were sorry and tried to fix the paper, she pointed out all the scars they left behind... And that those scars will never go away no matter how hard they tried to fix it... That is what happens when a child bullies another child, they may say they’re sorry, but the scars are there forever.

The looks on the faces of the children in the classroom told her the message hit home!

See you in Class.

Mr. Roger Boggs - Renshi

Goshin Karate and Judo Academy

6245 E. Bell Road #120

Scottsdale, AZ. 85254
480-951-2236

http://www.GoshinKarate.com/

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, Yoga, TaiChi, Self Defense Training, Practical Street Defense, Fitness, Family Fun, Stranger Danger, Bully Busting, Self Esteem. Acts of Kindness, Bully Prevention Seminars, Excellences,Workplace violence, Child Development, School Violence, Summer Camp, Personal Training, Executive Self Defense, Boxing, Cave Creek Arizona, Weapons, Extreme Martial Arts (XMA), Black Belt Training, Women's Self Defense, Personal Achievement.

St. Mary's Food Drive

2011-11-03T11:31:00.000-07:00

Our Annual Food Drive has officially KICKED off!

The true spirit of giving... is to always give more than is asked of you.

THE FACTS:

• 800,027 Arizonans live in poverty, 1 in 7 residents of the state’s total population.

• 312,966 Arizona children under age 18 live in poverty, representing 1 in 5 of Arizona’s children.

• In Arizona, 1 in 12 people, age 65 and older, live in poverty

• By 2010, experts estimate one million Arizonans will live in poverty.

BE PART OF THE SOLUTION!

Express your compassion

Educate your children

Energize your team

Enhance your quality of life

TAKE ACTION!

Our Annual Food Drive has officially started!

We happily support the St. Mary's Food Bank... http://www.firstfoodbank.org/give.html

See you in Class.

Mr. Roger Boggs - Renshi

Goshin Karate and Judo Academy

6245 E. Bell Road #120

Scottsdale, AZ. 85254
480-951-2236

http://www.GoshinKarate.com/

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, Yoga, TaiChi, Self Defense Training, Practical Street Defense, Fitness, Family Fun, Stranger Danger, Bully Busting, Self Esteem. Acts of Kindness, Bully Prevention Seminars, Excellences,Workplace violence, Child Development, School Violence, Summer Camp, Personal Training, Executive Self Defense, Boxing, Cave Creek Arizona, Weapons, Extreme Martial Arts (XMA), Black Belt Training, Women's Self Defense, Personal Achievement.

Change the World with Kindness

2011-11-02T14:09:00.000-07:00

Change the World with Kindness

World Kindness Week, November 6-12, 2011, is dedicated to celebrating the little things we do for others.

A ‘random act of kindness’ is any small (or large, if you wish) action you take that’s a gift to someone else: letting someone have the ‘better’ parking spot, letting someone out of a driveway in front of you, speaking respectfully and gently to a homeless person, thanking someone who’s been kind to you in the past, cheerfully calling that family member you don’t like so much, giving a small gift card to someone with a lot less than you, picking up some litter (or that pile of dog shit that someone else left lying on your neighbor’s lawn), inviting someone to dinner you ‘would never have in your home.’

You can celebrate this special week by giving (even in small ways) to others and making a difference in the lives of those around you.

http://canisfamiliaris.tumblr.com/post/3113346834/change-the-world-with-kindness-random-acts-of

See you in Class.

Mr. Roger Boggs - Renshi

Goshin Karate and Judo Academy

6245 E. Bell Road #120

Scottsdale, AZ. 85254
480-951-2236

http://www.GoshinKarate.com/

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, Yoga, TaiChi, Self Defense Training, Practical Street Defense, Fitness, Family Fun, Stranger Danger, Bully Busting, Self Esteem. Acts of Kindness, Bully Prevention Seminars, Excellences,Workplace violence, Child Development, School Violence, Summer Camp, Personal Training, Executive Self Defense, Boxing, Cave Creek Arizona, Weapons, Extreme Martial Arts (XMA), Black Belt Training, Women's Self Defense, Personal Achievement.