Scottsdale Karate School Does "Acts of KIndness"

Goshin Karate & Judo Academy does Acts of Kindness

On Valentines Day 2009 Goshin Karate & Judo Academy set up a trip to take some of our Karate Kids that reside in North Phoenix/Scottsdale Arizona to the Dream Catchers Assisted living center.



We had 10 volunteer from Goshin Karate & Judo Academy; George Rautio, Payam Bipar, Hayden Bowen, Amber Padilla, Chelsey Graham, Andrew Simpson, Aaron Guise, Jed Kaufman, Paul Deloughery & Brigid Deloughery



This amazing group of individuals performed a several Okinawa Katas, Nihanchi Shodan by Payam Bipar, Passai by Amber Padialla & Chelsey Graham, Pinan Shodan by Aaron Guise & George Rautio, and Pinan Nidan by Jed Kaufman. Everyone performed a series of drills that included jab, cross, round house kicks and jumping front kicks. Finish by tornado kicks and crescent kicks (inward, outward and spinning)



We finished our presentation with poetry from Jed Kaufman and Chelsey Graham and everyone one got to read their “I’ve Learned Statement”



Here are a couple of them;



I’ve learned…That the best classroom is the world is at the feet of an elderly person.
I’ve learned…That just one person saying to me, “You’ve made my days!” - Makes My Day!
I’ve learned…That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.



LAST ONE


I’ve learned…That everyone you meet - deserves to be greeted with a smile.



We finished with leaving the residents two dozen red Roses, some Stuffed Animals and everyone received the now famous Goshin Karate Sticker – Free Hugs Available – First come - First Served



What a great way to give back to our community, by doing random acts of kindness. Our students brought joy to the elderly residents with their visit. I hope that after they experienced the joy of visiting Dream Catchers that they will dedicate more time doing Acts of Kindness and volunteer more often.


During my visit, I received the best gift from one of the residents. He told me “You made my day.” Seeing that my time makes such a big difference in another person’s life makes me feel very special and fulfilled.


By volunteering, you learn things about life that you never knew. You also learn how friendly the people you serve can be and it motivates me to be even more thoughtful, caring and kind. All of the Goshin Karate & Judo Academy students did a fabulous job.


Two Claps – YOU ROCK!


Roger Boggs & Candice Boggs


Roger

Mr. Boggs - Sensei
Goshin Karate & Judo Academy
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