Sempai Goldberg's philosophy: People today are living incredibly sedentary lives. Most of us spend a significant portion of our day on the phone, computer, or at a desk. Paperwork has become a dominant force in our lives. From an evolutionary, psychological or philosophical sense, this is an unnatural state of being. When Sempai Goldberg instructs a class, he prides himself on working the students hard. Sensei Herman has given him one central mandate: "fog the windows". Regardless of how sedentary the rest of your life may be, a few hours a week studying Elite Goju will change your body, your health, and your perspective. It may be the most difficult and worthwhile sacrifice of time that you have ever made, but can you afford not to?

     Combat applications come to mind from this quote, but that is only the most superficial application. How about heart disease? Obesity? Ulcers, tension headaches, asthma, etc.? Think about it, and if you do not see how martial arts can help then I would advise you to see your doctor, or better yet, drop in for an introductory class.