Shaw's National Karate Institute Receives 2011 Best of Pennsauken Award

U.S. Commerce Association's Award Honors the Achievement

NEW YORK, NY, February 3, 2012 -- Shaw's National Karate Institute has been selected for the 2011 Best of Pennsauken Award in the Martial Arts Instruction category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2011 USCA Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.

About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)

U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a New York City based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

About Shaw's National Karate Institute

Shaw's National Karate Institute has family-oriented martial arts, self defense and anti-bullying / stranger danger programs for children and adults. In addition to the Best Martial Arts Instruction in Pennsauken, Shaw's National Karate Institute is a strong member of the Camden County community through its support of The Food Bank of South Jersey and Anti-Bullying Campaigns at local schools. Shaw's NKI is a member of the Pennsauken Township B.I.G. Council and a proud Sponsor of the 2010 and 2011 Pennsauken Township Holiday Parade. They are located at 6704 North Crescent Boulevard in Pennsauken, NJ and are the sister school of the National Karate Institute in Moorestown, NJ. Visit their website at http://www.856karate.com/ or call for more information on how to enroll in the school at 856.330.4817.


SOURCE: U.S. Commerce Association
CONTACT: U.S. Commerce Association
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Just Because You Are Impatient Does NOT Mean I Have To Move Any Faster

From the person who rides your rear bumper in traffic, honking their horn, or other people who loudly (and rudely) complain because the line that they are standing in is moving too slowly for them, there are some pretty impatient people in the world. And I am sure that you encounter your “un-fair” share of them every day.

In order to be a success in any endeavor you undertake you need to integrate the “art” of patience into your life.

If you do not know or understand what patience is here is one definition:

“The quality of being patient, as the bearing of provocation, annoyance, misfortune, or pain, without complaint, loss of temper, irritation, or the like.”

Another definition says patience is “an ability or willingness to suppress restlessness or annoyance when confronted with delay.”

Have we evolved into beings that have become so selfish and self absorbed that we have forgotten about our own self control? The ability to keep your mental, emotional and physical being, in check, requires self-control. The inability to do so is a sign that you are "out of control." When you easily lose your self control, you will most certainly fire off outbursts of anger, temper and blame on others.

Author Richard Rybolt said on the subject of patience, “There will be a time when loud-mouthed, incompetent people seem to be getting the best of you. When that happens, you only have to be patient and wait for them to self destruct. It never fails.”

Yep. And I saw it first hand while driving to work just the other day. The person driving in a green Jeep behind me just couldn’t wait. He drove close behind me, flashing his headlights for me to go faster, even though we were already doing the speed limit. Now, the police have been watching this road carefully over the last few weeks due to the amount of accidents and speeding cars. And, they have even parked an un-manned marked car in a number of spots to remind people to slow it down. However, “Mr. Impatient” could NOT wait. “Mr. Impatient” decides that he is going to pass me, and the road is marked with a double-yellow line. Now every person who has ever taken “Driving School 101” and passed their driver’s license test knows that you NEVER pass when there is a double yellow line, right? But “Mr. Impatient” was so self-absorbed and incompetent (when it comes to self mastery and self control) that he did not notice the police car that was following right behind him! As the police car’s lights activated and flashed like the grand finale of the “Pink Floyd Laser-Light Show” in his rear view mirror he pulled over to the side of the road.

It is the toughest, most challenging times of crisis that decide who the people of self (as in self absorbed) are and those of true power. Only the threat of disaster, ruin, and discrimination are some of the challenges in life that truly identify those with self control from those who are self centered and weak.

Develop a level of self awareness and wake up to the realities of life around you. As you develop or expand on your own “art” of patience, remember that everyone with whom you come in contact is busy working through their own struggles, weaknesses, setbacks, relapses, crises and obstacles to their personal growth and recovery. All of us are on the path to personal growth. There is no one exempt from this journey. It takes a lifetime to complete.

When you have developed your power, you will look upon incidents, such as having to stand in line or being late for work, in your life as comparatively insignificant. In comparison, the loss of your character and essence is the only happening which can really be called a calamity. When you have the power of your principles you are a calm, determined, in-control person under all circumstances - even when threatened with the loss of every possession, even to the loss of your reputation.

Keith Shaw (hey, that’s me) said in his book “The Power Of Serenity and Peace that “Tolerance is a characteristic of superior self control and patience is a hallmark of knowledge. When you maintain your unbroken calm amid all the duties and distractions of life you have found true power.”

Work on the “art” of patience within your self and you will find true power. And, hey “Mr. Impatient” man in the green Jeep, enjoy your traffic ticket and the points on your license. You could have better spent the money you will spend to cover the traffic fine by buying my book and learning the valuable life skill of patience.

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YES, WE CAN...NO YES WE DID!

I am PROUD of all of our students and parents that opened their hearts and donated foods for our two-week long food drive.

I just dropped off, ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY POUNDS of foods at the Food Bank of South Jersey.

Great support of our community and a fine exhibition of Black Belt Excellence!

Thank you and have a phenomenal day!


Sahbumnim Keith A. Shaw
Owner and Head Instructor
Shaw's National Karate Institute
6704 North Crescent Blvd.,
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
School Phone: 856.330.4817
Cell: 609.636.0928
E-mail: shawskarate@856karate.com
Web: http://www.856karate.com/
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National Karate Institute - Team USA!

Good luck to all NKI students who are competing for Team USA in Canada this weekend!

Do your very best and make us proud!

The Perfect Holiday Gift Is...

Shaw's National Karate Institute Gift Certificates!

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Shaw's National Karate Institute Supports Food Bank Of South Jersey

2011 FOOD BANK OF SOUTH JERSEY

1 NOVEMBER - 18 NOVEMBER 2011

YES, WE CAN!

This November our karate school will support the Food Bank of South Jersey to help those less fortunate during the Thanksgiving holiday.

From now until Friday 18 November, please donate CANNED and other non-perishable foods such as canned soups, vegetables, fruits, meats, pasta, etc. to help those in need.

Please support our communities in this effort!

Donation boxes to deposit your contributions will be in the dojang!

Thank you and have a phenomenal day!

Sahbumnim Keith A. Shaw
Owner and Head Instructor
Shaw's National Karate Institute
6704 North Crescent Blvd.,
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
School Phone: 856.330.4817
Cell: 609.636.0928
E-mail: shawskarate@856karate.com
Web: http://www.856karate.com/
Friend and follow us on Facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/ShawsNationalKarateInstitute

 

Pennsauken Karate Students Compete at 2011 National Karate Championships

Two students from Shaw’s National Karate Institute recently competed in the 2011 National Karate Championships held on Friday and Saturday, July 22 - 23 at Bally’s Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, NJ.

Shaquan Henderson, of Pennsauken, competed in Traditional Forms, Breaking and Sparring. Shaquan had a tremendous day winning a First-Place trophy in Forms, First-Place in Board Breaking and a Second Place in Sparring. Shaquan is shown in the photo with his two first place awards.

Jaden Johnson, who also lives in Pennsauken, competed in Traditional Weapons, Forms, Board Breaking and Sparring. Jaden did an exceptional job in his first national tournament with a Third Place in Weapons, Third Place in Forms, as well as a Second Place in Breaking and a Third Place in Sparring. Jaden and Shaquan are shown in the photo getting ready for their respective sparring divisions.

Sahbumnim Keith Shaw, the owner of Shaw’s National Karate Institute said, “Shaquan and Jaden did a phenomenal job. Students come from all over the country to compete in the National Karate Championships and this year even had competitors come from as far away as Italy! Whenever you perform against a display of talent like this and in front of a large audience, it takes confidence, courage, determination and character. Shaquan and Jaden displayed a winning attitude, and did not quit! I am extremely proud of both of them for representing our school and demonstrating the mental and physical discipline and overall essence of what it means to be a Black Belt student at Shaw’s National Karate Institute.”

Shaw’s National Karate Institute is located at 6704 North Crescent Boulevard in Pennsauken, NJ and is part of the National Karate Institute in Moorestown, NJ - http://www.moorestownmartialarts.com/ . Shaw’s NKI has family-oriented programs for children and adults from pre-school age and up. Visit their website at http://www.856karate.com/ or call for more information on how to enroll in the school at 856.330.4817.