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Contact
Sa Bum Nim Aly Tukan
alytukan@hotmail.com
Michelle Szymanowski
Sa Bum Nim Lisa Dado |
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The Center for Humane Living is a 501c3 not-for Profit organization that produces solutions to societal breakdowns by implementing an innovative approach to martial arts education that integrates zen philosophy, life and relationship skills, and leadership development with the discipline of formal training.
Societal Breakdowns:
1. The disintegration of the family unit.
2. Out of control violence and bullying.
3. Unavailable quality leadership education.
4. Lack of personal and global accountablility.
5. Ineffective relationship/conflict management skills.
6. Disregard for preventative health and fitness.
7. Disrespect for life and the environment.
8. Persistent poverty and famine.
9. Rampant prejudice and intolerance.
10. Undisciplined behavior and social choices.
The Vision of the organization is to inspire all people to live peaceful and compassionate lives while implementing a fully humanitarian agenda.
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 Welcome to the CHL Newsletter! The Center for Humane Living Newsletter is designed to provide information about the events of CHL, as well as the activities and outside achievements of the organization's students. If you have any noteworthy accomplishments you would like published in the next issue of the Newsletter, please contact Michelle Szymanowski at chl-michelle@cox.net or Sa Bum Nim Aly at alytukan@hotmail.com. Student participation in the Newsletter Committee is welcome and encouraged, so please contact Sa Bum Nim Aly if you are interested in becoming part of the committee. Happy Reading!Sincerely,Sa Bum Nim Aly
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9th Annual Bunko
By Sandi Orenstein
Without a doubt, everyone looks forward to CHL's Annual Family Bunko night. And this year was no different! More than 100 people were in attendance at CHL's 9th Annual Bunko. The room was filled with many smiling faces, new and old, all excited about an event that brings so much to the table. Bunko is an opportunity for students, and their family and friends, to gather for an evening of great fun, prizes, and fundraising for CHL all in one night!
A key factor in the success of this annual fundraiser is donations! Donations help us keep our costs down, enabling us to generate more income for our non-profit school. A portion of this year's dinner was donated by La Parrilla Suiza on South Stapley Drive, right off of highway 60 in Mesa. Please say thank you to the team at La Parrilla Suiza by having lunch or dinner there the next time you are planning to eat out! Or order from their catering menu for your next party or event. La Parrilla Suiza has six locations to choose from: Mesa, Paradise Valley and Phoenix, as well as 3 Tucson locations.
And a huge thank you to our Bunko Committee! Our fearless leader, Michelle Szymanowski, led us into victory with another successful event. Michelle was joined by committee members Chelissa Biegen, Landon Biegen, Mike Biegen, Keri Bruns, Sandi Orenstein, and Julie Rogers. A big thank you to all of the CHL members who came early to help set-up and stayed late to help clean up. We couldn't have done it without you!
Thank you and we are looking forward to Bunko 2013! For more information on how to get involved or to help with ideas for Bunko 2013, please contact Michelle Szymanowski at
chl-michelle@cox.net .
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"The voyage of discovery is not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes."
~ Marcel Proust
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Garage Sale
By Lisa Sandoval
It was a pleasure working with my fellow students at this year's garage sale at the Tukan family home. We had steady traffic and generated good exposure for the school.
My family spent the previous Sunday afternoon going through closets to organize donations for CHL's garage sale. My boys (Ber and Sito) were asking many questions about their toys. Who would they go to? How would the karate school benefit? How is this recycling? We had many thoughtful conversations about how our collective efforts would make a difference.
So later that week, when I was loading up our car to take our
donations to the Tukan family home. My eldest son, asked me what I was doing. I reminded him of our conversation. He smiled and told me, "that is just what we do".
I firmly believe that at CHL, giving through our actions, being
respectful of our environment, and caring for our community is what we do.
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Karate and Kupcakes
By Sensei Mark Blayney-Moore
We are always looking for a chance to share with the community what the Center for Humane Living stands for and the different lessons we have learned through our training. One such opportunity presented itself to me when I was asked to put together a karate demonstration at a local church for their Father/Daughter Tea which had the theme "Karate and Kupcakes." What a neat idea!
With the help of Sa Bum Nim Aly Tukan, Sensei Emily Sapp, and Sandi, Zoe, and Tanner Orenstein, and with input from Sa Bum Nims Mike Foley and Lisa Dado, we put together a short program of kata and self-defense demonstrations, as we only had about 30 minutes for our part in their day. The girls, ages 4 to 12, and their fathers were enthusiastic about participating in the self-defense lessons of "sack of potatoes" and "S.I.N.G." In addition, we were able to discuss some of the philosophies of our school and distribute information packets that had been created and supplied by Mary Jezwinski. Many of the participants were interested in attending classes with a visit from at least one family already.
All of this was made possible because my son, Derek, and I had been asked to perform a karate demonstration for our Boy Scout troop. One of the Boy Scout families is a member of the local church and heard their youth pastor talking about the theme for the Father/Daughter Tea. When the youth pastor wondered aloud where she could find a karate school that would come to the event our name was mentioned.
One of the first things I did when I contacted the church was to provide our web address so they could gain insight into the unique nature of our school because she was adamant that we not "promote" our school and recruit the participants of her event. Before I even met with the Youth Pastor she had visited the website and knew quite a bit about our school. Because of the information on the website she was even more accepting of what we would add to her program.
Thank you to Sa Bum Nim Aly, Sensei Emily, Sandi, Zoe, and Tanner for enthusiastically representing our school, Sa Bum Nims Mike and Lisa for your guidance, Mary for the information brochure, and the website team (Mike Beigen and Jonathan and Martha Mann, and Sensei Kelly) for creating such a useful and informative olive branch to the community.
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"The world can only be grasped by action,
not by contemplation."
~ Diane Arbus
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My Orange Belt Test
A Moment in Time of My Journey
By Keith Kaplan
My orange belt test culminated in the test itself, but the process of getting invited was the journey for me. I was honored to be invited to test as I had been working so hard and practicing numerous times a day. However, as Sa Bum Nim Foley has said, testing and getting a new colored belt is not the important aspect of our practice; our practice is about our own individual journeys and self realization.
I have learned so much about myself since starting with the Center for Humane Living. I have been welcomed with open arms by people whom I now consider like family. When I was invited to test for Orange Belt, I was reassured that I am on my journey and realized what I am capable of doing.
In my opinion, the orange belt test must be one of the most difficult, as it is the first. I didn't know what to expect, but I knew that I had prepared myself to perform to the best of my abilities. Attending classes and practicing on my own had prepared me, but afterward, I realized that the preparation was the actual test. Being able to focus on my martial arts training and becoming a better person while my busy life continues is the challenge. While performing, what I had learned in front of my teachers was intimidating and strenuous, everything I had done up until that day was the most demanding. The actual test was just a moment of time where I was expected to perform what I had learned. In comparison to daily practice and pushing myself to become a better person, the actual test wasn't difficult at all. I looked at it as another learning opportunity.
The Center for Humane Living has become a second home for me. I have learned so much, and testing for Orange Belt has allowed me to show my instructors what I have learned. Speaking to the Board about my journey and beliefs gave me the opportunity to show them that their messages resonant in my everyday life. I can't thank all of my teachers enough for getting me to this point and giving me the tools I need to continue on my journey. Thank you.
Congratulations to all of the newly promoted students who tested on March 3rd from both the Foley and Ahwatukee dojangs: Michael Zimmerling, MacKenzie Zimmerling, Joshua Zimmerling, Doug Palmer, Alexandra Palmer, Sidney Palmer, Kathleen DeHaven, Jeff Orenstein, Tanner Orenstein, Rachel Horvat, Marie Stokman, Ben Stokman, Cody Kuring, Guy Brown, Nathan Brown, Emma Wright, Robbie Wright, Jordan Abbit, Jesse Abbit, Julie Rogers, Christian Hernandez, Gabriella Hernandez, Josh Bogushefsky, Andrea Arrieta, Grace Arrieta, Ally Bolden, Dave Bost, Kim Clark, Carolyn Clements, Ariella Golden, Laura Joyner, Natalie Joyner, Emma Joyner, Shelby Joyner, Keith Kaplan, Ana Maldonado, Mike McIlwee, Alan Pissas, Alex Pissas, Lisa Sandoval, Maria Serna, Matt Overlin, Samantha Overlin.
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Maria Serna receives her belt promotion from Sensei Steve
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My Experience on the Other Side of a Belt Test
by Sensei Janice Wallitschek
Recently, I was invited to be a red belt assistant to the Black Belt Board for a belt promotion test. I did not know what a red belt assistant did during a test. Having been through several tests myself, I could not remember a red belt assistant. However, this seemed to be quite an honor, so I replied affirmatively.
As the date approached, I learned that my role would be the facilitator. My daughter, Sensei Justine, had been a facilitator during a test. She had told me about her experience, so now I became a little nervous and a little scared.
A facilitator is given a detailed copy of the test, right down to how many minutes each technique takes. So that sounds easy, right? Obviously, the person who writes the test has an enormous job. You have no idea how much is involved. I am in total awe of anyone who has written a test. All I had to do was read, send the candidates in and out of the dojang and "oose"; a lot of "oosing".
The night before, I thought I was feeling confident for the job ahead, but during my sleep, I had a belt promotion test nightmare. It was so weird. Some people did not show up. There were lots of people I did not know. One woman came in street clothes. When I tried to line everyone up, according to the instructions, no one would listen to me. It was awful!
As I drove to the dojo that morning, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was also a test candidate. All those emotions seemed to surface, but I was on my way to face my fears and do my best.
I suppose it is kind of selfish, but I never really gave much thought to what the board goes through before, during, and after a test. My concerns were always with my fellow candidates and how we were feeling and dealing with the stress. Today, my thoughts went to Sa Bum Nim Foley. How proud he must be of all his students, both on the board and testing.
The test proceeded as the writer had planned, right down to the minute.
During the beginning of the test, I witnessed an incredible act of kindness and compassion. It was during the basics section. One candidate struggled on a chu ra ra. I am sure that nerves played a major role in that most of us are very nervous before and during a test. The woman beside her had already completed her chu ru ra (turn around) and saw that her fellow student was having diificulty. What she did is what I am calling a "WOW" moment. She simply turned back around and repeated the turn slowly so her fellow student could follow along. I was so moved and will never forget that moment during my first experience as a red belt assistant to a Belt Promotion Board.
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Golfing Grant
By Diane Bolden
On Wednesday, February 1st my husband,Tim Bolden, was one of 25 people, including Alice Cooper, Emmitt Smith, Ken Wisenhunt, Ian Kennedy and a host of other golfers and celebrities, who participated in the Shot at Glory hosted by Phoenix Sun's Charities. Tim hit the ball sixteen feet from the hole and nabbed the second prize - $25,000 for the Center for Humane Living!
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24 Hour Fitness Scottsdale
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Michael Erickson and Nadav Golden model their new tobalks.
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"Dream more than others think practical.
Expect more than others think possible."
~ Howard Schultz
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CHL at Fit City
By John Francois
On Saturday, February 18, 2012, Sa Bum Nim Donna Heath, Sa Bum Nim Eric Heath, Sensei Nathan Francois, and John Francois represented CHL by participating in the Shape Up US/Fit City Scottsdale annual event held at Scottsdale Community College. The event, sponsored by Scottsdale Healthcare, is a health promotion consortium promoting healthy lifestyle choices through affordable fitness, nutrition, and general well-being programs and education in our community. None of the four attendees had any prior knowledge regarding the event, but once they were there, they quickly realized what an awesome opportunity they had to promote the philosophies and vision of CHL.
With over 110 vendors and in excess of 1000 attendees at the event, SBN Donna, SBN Eric, Sensei Nathan, and John felt almost inundated by the swarm of curiosity seekers wanting to know more about our organization. Those inquiring minds all walked away impressed with the uniqueness of our martial arts school. Several even requested more information about our classes and locations, commenting how they desired to get their younger children or relatives involved in CHL. Needless to say, our stacks of CHL pamphlets and handouts quickly dwindled! Leftover 5K Walk for Peace T-shirts went fast, too! Other martial arts schools at the event were even amazed and perhaps a little humbled by our "Pay-it -Forward" practice.
When not busy fielding questions about the many wonderful characteristic of CHL, the foursome took turns walking around visiting other vendors and mingling with the masses. SBN Eric enjoyed the organic food booth and even purchased a grocery bag full of goodies to bring home, while SBN Donna and Sensei Nathan enjoyed the licorice and other goodies being handed out at the various booths. Meanwhile, John was busy hobnobbing and high-fiving it with celebrity team mascots like ASU's Sparky, the Cardinals' Big Red, the Suns' Gorilla, and the Diamondbacks' D-Baxter. People from all walks of life stopped by to inquire about our organization and many new partnerships were formed that will end up being mutually beneficial to all. The four CHL representatives all commented how they can't wait for next year's event. They also all mutually agreed to make CHL's presence at this great event even more significant the next time.
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John, SBN Donna, and Sensei Nathan represented CHL
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Carwash Fundraiser
By Sensei Astrid Bojorquez
When I was thinking about doing my red belt project, I knew I wanted to do something that I had been a part of for some time. That was when I decided to talk to SBN Donna about heading the car washes for Gateway and Kennedy. Some of the responsibilities that came with leadership role included reserving the date (March 31st), getting snacks and drinks, and making signs to advertise the car wash. Students who participate in the carwash are given tickets to sell prior to the sale as a way of collecting donations. On the day of the carwash, the kids wash the cars and stand in the street with signs such as "Working our way to camp one car at a time." So far the students are at the half-way point in earning money to be able to go to karate camp. We are also having one more car wash one on Sunday, May 20th. It will be held from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Valero Station at 40th Street and McDowell. Everyone is welcome to stop by and help the Gateway and Kennedy students raise money for camp by donating your time in volunteering, or by contributing a monetary donation with or without the washing of your vehicle.
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Leadership Session
By Sensei Emily Sapp
On Wednesday, April 4th, Sa Bum Nim Allyson, Sensei Justine Wallitschek, Sensei Janice Wallitschek, Dan Clements, Sandi Orenstein and myself all went to the Orenstein children's elementary school to participate in a demonstration for the seventh graders. What had prompted the need for this demonstration was when Tanner Orenstien, Sandi's first grader, was punched in the stomach during class. His teacher confronted him and asked him why he didn't retaliate or react to the other child, as most children and adults would do. Tanner responded by telling her about CHL and the Twelve Ways to Stop a Bully. His teacher immediately talked to the school's principal, who called Sandi and asked if we could come and hold a demonstration.
At the demonstration, Sa Bum Nim Allyson began by explaining about our school, what we do, and who we all are. We then demonstrated our teamwork skills by performing group kata. Needless to say, our audience was blown away. Then, Sensei Justine, Dan and myself all broke boards with different techniques including the elbow strike, palm heel, and hammerfist.
After board breaking, we split up into groups, each of us taking about ten kids. Our goal was to inform these kids about how CHL teaches the Twelve Ways. Sa Bum Nim Allyson had printed the Twelve Ways onto book marks with the CHL website so the kids would have something be able to take home a reminder of what they had learned. We ended the demonstration by giving out Dr. Foley's book, Ancient Wisdom, to one child contributed most in each group. It was a rewarding experience in which to participate, and thank you to Sandi Orenstein and the principal of the school for giving us the opportunity to spread the word about our wonderful school! Also, thank you to Sa Bum Nim Allyson for organizing this event.
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Black Belt Promotion Test
On Saturday, April 7th, eight black belt candidates were physically and mentally assessed in a day-long examination that tested their competency in all areas of the martial arts. The test encompassed blocks, strikes, kicks, bag work, breaking, kata, one steps, self defense, and an extensive sparring/grappling session. All candidates demonstrated incredible power, spirit, perseverance, endurance, and positive attitudes. The board members presiding over the test were Sa Bum Nims Dr. Foley, Lisa, Donna, Michael, and Aly, and Sensei Emily. Guest board members were Sa Bum Nim Carl Clarizio, Sensei Katie Clarizio, Sensei CJ Clarizio, and Sensei Brian Iriye. Thank you to all of the board members who gave of their time and energy to evaluate the test candidates. The board agreed that the candidates demonstrated the virtues of a black belt and unanimously voted to promote each of the following candidates as follows:
Sensei Kelly Basfield (2nd Dan) -- Balance
Sensei Amy Overlin (1st Dan) -- Accountability
Sensei Mark Blayney-Moore (1st Dan) -- Tradition
Sensei Janice Wallitschek (1st Dan) -- Obligation
Sensei Astrid Bojorquez (1st Dan) -- Emerging
Sensei Katie Erickson (1st Dan) -- Creativity
Sensei Nikki Erickson (1st Dan) -- Presence
Sensei Lindsey Erickson (1st Dan) -- Illumination
Congratulations to all of the above candidates for their hard work! Thank you to the Foley family for graciously hosting this evening celebration, and thank you to everyone who attended to honor the new black belts. It was very special for the candidates to have the support of their CHL family throughout their whole experience.
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Sensei Lester's Tobacco Program
By Sensei Dr. Lester Tukan
Use of tobacco continues to be a problem in today's society, with many smokers picking up the habit at a young age. Early intervention is thought to be very beneficial in preventing the use of tobacco. Sensei Lester recently concluded a multi-month tobacco prevention program presented to 90 sixth graders at Gateway Elementary School. Presentations were 45 minutes in length on a monthly basis over a five month period. Students were educated about tobacco, nicotine, prevalence of tobacco use, addiction, peer pressure, and other aspects of this dangerous habit. The most important part of the program was teaching "refusal skills," or "how to say no." Knowing the right thing to do is one thing, but being able to do it in the face of intense peer pressure can be extremely challenging.
The students were then coached on how to extend these refusal skills to underage drinking, the use of marijuana and other illegal drugs, and other dangerous activities. "In the end, it really comes down to showing yourself the respect you deserve," said Sensei Lester. He plans to bring this same program to CHL students for students in the fifth through eighth grades in the near future. These teachings would fit in with many of the life lessons the students are already learning.
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Health Article:
7 Simple Ways to Improve Nutrition
By Sa Bum Nim Eric Heath
1.) Prepare your meals from scratch. Do not use processed or prepackaged foods. If you must, for convenience, choose fresh frozen over canned whenever possible. You will eliminate a lot of BPA from your diet. This is, in my experience, the hardest step for most people as it requires the investment of time. However, like exercise, the time investment has huge benefits and is well worth it. If your longterm health is important to you, make the time; shift your priorities.
2.) If you are cooking a meal, use a low, to medium low heat, and avoid using the microwave. Yes, it does increase cooking times a bit, however, the food's flavor will increase dramatically, as will the nutritional value and bioavailability of the food. In addition, you may have read articles in the past that illustrated excessive cooking times along with high temperatures have been associated with the formation of carcinogenic compounds, especially in meats and fried foods.
3.) Include real ingredients, as opposed to artificial ingredients and flavorings. Use real herbs and spices in your meals. Get organic and non-irradiated whenever possible to increase nutritional value viability. The herbs and spices provide a plethora of micronutrients, including trace minerals. One of my favorites to use is dulse flakes, a seaweed that is very mild tasting. I also use whole, unrefined salt such as Real Salt (realsalt.com), and fresh ground black pepper. Black pepper is a great source of important trace minerals, including manganese. The trace mineral content may not seem like much, however, over time, it all adds up.
4.) Slow down when you eat, enjoy your food, and chew your food thoroughly. This gives your digestive juices and enzymes, beneficial and commensal intestinal flora much greater surface area to act on in extracting the nutritional value from your foods.
5.) The following substitutions in your kitchen can make a world of difference, and are simple changes requiring little more than changing shopping habits:
A.) Use a whole, unrefined salt such as Real Salt in place of refined table salt to bump up the trace minerals in your diet. Refined table salts contain little to no trace minerals, and usually contain flow and/or anti-caking agents that prevent the nutritional uptake of many nutrients by binding with them.
B.) Use healthy fats and oils in place of refined, and synthetic fats and oils. I like using real, pasture butter, extra virgin olive oil, and for medium heat applications, coconut oil. Not all saturated fats are "bad." Adding a bit of fat or oil to a meal, especially if you are eating vegetables, particularly green vegetables, will dramatically increase the nutritional availability of any nutrients in the meal, including the fat soluble vitamins such as A, D, E, K, and their precursors. Add a bit of whole salt and pepper and you have a powerful
multivitamin.
C.) Substitute whole, raw sugars for refined sugars and artificial sweeteners. Use things
such as Rapadura Sugar, Honey, Black Strap Molasses and Maple Syrup. If you wish to cut calories, there are several natural sweeteners you can use, stevia being one of the most popular, however, I would use the whole leaf. I am not a fan of the refined stevia products on the market.
6.) Pay close attention to the quality of the food that you purchase. Everyone has bitten into an apple that has no taste and is mealy... that apple is quite literally junk food. Use your senses to pick out healthy produce. Does it have a great smell, is it heavier than it appears to be (as long as it isn't water weight due to chemical fertilizers)? Ask the produce staff for a sample. Most produce is hybridized for high sugar content to look good and grow large... good things come in small dense packages. For instance a good, organic apple can vary in color, size and shape. Wilcox Arizona apples are some of the best I have ever purchased in a local store - they are also some of the smallest.
7.) We are all different, having very different genetic adaptations to different foods and environments due to our surroundings, ancestry (genetics), diet and lifestyle choices. In other words, there is no "one size fits all diet". Having said that, I believe that most people can find huge health benefits by making vegetables their primary choice in foods, with green vegetables first and foremost. Eating your vegetables both raw and cooked in a variety of dishes enables certain nutrients within those vegetables to be taken up, when cooked or raw, far better than others. So mix it up - sometimes cooked, sometimes raw. Given that most of us eat cooked foods primarily, moving towards consuming more of your vegetables raw should help to improve your nutritional status. And do not forget the fats... seeds, nuts, avocados, olive oil. The fats greatly improve the uptake of fat soluble vitamins and nutritional compounds in the vegetable.
Have fun. Make preparing your family meals a fun time knowing that you are working towards improving your own, and your family's quality of life through better nutrition.
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Besides excelling in karate classes, many members of our school are also shining outside our program. Congratulations to the following student, who has shown his dedication and talent both in and out of the dojang.
Green Belt Kellen Bradley Receives Dean's Award
Kellen Bradley, a law student at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, was named the recipient of the Class of 2012 Dean's Award. This achievement acknowledges Kellen's accomplishments and contributions to the law school, and he will be recognized in the program at his graduation ceremony. Congratulations to Kellen for this outstanding honor, and the best of luck to him as he graduates!
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Announcements and Upcoming Events Karate Camp Registration is now available for Camp Chaos 2012! This weekend in nature is a fun way to bond with students from all of the dojangs and to experience karate in nature. Space is limited so please return your forms as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact Sensei Noelle Francois at noelliebellie1@yahoo.com. Gateway and Kennedy Car Wash Help the Gateway and Kennedy students fundraise to attend Camp Chaos 2012! Stop by the Valero Station on 40th Street/McDowell Road between 8:30 am and 1:30 pm to get your car washed on Sunday, May 20th. Scrip Fundraiser An invaluable fundraiser for CHL, Scrip is available for a multitude of businesses. We have a wide variety of scrip on hand, and all new orders are placed regularly. You, the student, purchase gift cards from participating businesses, through your dojang representative (see below), in various denominations at the regular retail price. CHL will receive a rebate check based on the total amount of gift cards purchased by students. Please see the CHL website for a comprehensive list of participating businesses and to determine the percentage each company donates to our school. Reloadable cards are indicated on the order form. The beauty of the program is that it requires no additional spending by our students and families, yet it allows CHL a constant influx of funds to defray costs associated with facility fees, uniforms, etc. More detailed information is available on the website. Please support our school! Scrip contacts: Janice Wallitschek (Foley Dojang/24 Hr. Fitness) at dallyce@cox.net or 480.223.3326
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CHL Authors: Books Available
The Art of Humane Living: Martial Arts as a Path to Peace
Dr. Michael R. Foley, M.D.
The Art of Humane Living teaches the fight that leads to peace, that art of gentle power, and how to punch and kick and still be kind. This book follows a journey of paradoxes that ultimately show tangible, accessible ways to create peace within ourselves and with people we encounter every day. His focus is on children, the leaders of tomorrow, and how important it is to ensure that they learn the power of love and respect, beginning with themselves. With captivating photos of children of all ages practicing their forms, Dr. Foley opens the door to a fresh perspective of the martial arts. To request a copy of this inspiring book, contact Sa Bum Nim Lisa at senseidado@aol.com.
Ancient Wisdom for Life Fulfillment
Dr. Michael R. Foley, M.D.
Ancient Wisdom for Life Fulfillment by Dr. Michael R. Foley, M.D. is a book of Zen Philosophy that bridges Ancient Wisdom and western thought together, interconnecting these two seemingly unrelated worlds. Dr. Foley focuses on applying age old concepts to fully discover one's consciousness, presence, groundedness, and peace in everyday interactions, relationships, and situations. Each vignette has a message/question(s) to ponder and examine, which allows the reader to seek possibilities that liberate oneself and foster a rich, fulfilling life through consciousness. This amazing quick-read book is available for purchase by contacting Sa Bum Nim Lisa at senseidado@aol.com.
Ki Inspiring Thoughts: Developing a Generation of Honorable Warriors
Steven M. Erickson, M.D.
Ki Inspiring Thoughts was published to inspire all people to live peaceful and compassionate lives through the use of Zen stories, object lessons, martial arts philosophy, and ancient wisdom to explore universal truths and values. The goal is to inspire readers to embark on a journey of personal transformation through mindful self introspection in order to maximize personal potential. We are confident that this process will enhance relationships, improve self-esteem and mental toughness, promote leadership, and result in healthy character development. Join me on this journey. The only way I can achieve my goal of reaching more people and truly having a positive impact on the world is for all of us to be willing to live our lives more mindfully and with purpose and in turn share these thoughts and ideas with others. I challenge you today to share one or more of these messages with the people in your life whom you want to inspire. To purchase a copy visit http://kiinspiringthoughts.com/KITbook.php
The Pinocchio Principle: Becoming the Leader You Were Born to Be
Diane M. Bolden
In times of massive change, it is more important than ever for each of us to tap our inner reserves of wisdom, creativity, and resilience to rise up to the challenges and opportunities that face us as individuals, organizations, and communities. The Pinocchio Principle is a roadmap to help you get back to the basics of who you are, what you are here to accomplish, and how you can leverage your best and worst experiences to lead authentically- regardless of your vocation, title, or role. Drawing from her experience as an executive coach and using Pinocchio as a metaphor, Diane Bolden guides you through a process of learning to integrate your head with your heart, utilize your intuition, challenge your limits, and move out of your comfort zone to unearth your greatest work while inspiring others to do the same. The Pinocchio Principle blends wisdom with inspiration and humor and includes numerous stories and examples of personal and professional transformation as well as practical tips and tools that will help you become a true leader to others in the only way possible: by first leading yourself. For more information or to purchase a copy, visit www.PinocchioPrinciple.com.
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Thank you for your continued dedication and support of The Center For Humane Living!
Sincerely,
Sa Bum Nim Aly
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"The valor that struggles is better than the weakness that endures."
~ Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel
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