Mike Anderson passed away Tuesday evening, March 27, 2007.  He passed away at home rather than at a hospital, as he wished.  He died from cancer and its complications.  He was a wonderful man who touched many lives and enriched many more lives, and who will be remembered by so many people as someone who has improved and helped fulfill their lives in many ways.

"When Someone You Love and Admire Becomes a Memory then those Memories Become a Treasure."

Thank you Mike for sharing your life with us

Mike Anderson (1947-2007) began his martial arts career in 1978 and has been awarded black belts in several styles of martial arts. He began teaching karate in 1985, teaching summer and after-school karate programs at various Paradise Valley District and Scottsdale grade schools, as well as privately and at community centers. He has also taught the karate program at Paradise Valley Community College. A recipient of the prestigious 1996 IMAMS "Outstanding Instructor" award, he is a published author whose articles have appeared in Inside Taekwondo, Secrets Of The Masters, Martial Arts Business Magazine, The Black Book, and Martial Arts Professional magazines. He has been featured on several instructional video segments which have been nationally distributed by the National Association of Professional Martial Artists. (NAPMA)

Cathy Poland Anderson began her martial arts career in 1975, training in Shotokan Karate at Arizona State University. She then began training in Kodokan Judo, and was awarded her first degree black belt in 1981. Mrs. Anderson competed frequently, both nationally and internationally, in the late 70's and early '80's, winning often, including first place in the Arizona State Championships, Las Vegas Invitational, San Diego Open, Baja California Invitational, Silver State Championships, and the American-Canadian Invitational. She was also the Women's Grand Champion in the San Diego Open and the Fiesta Bowl Championships. In 1984, she defeated the women's gold medalist in the International Police Olympics. Mrs. Anderson taught locally in a number of settings before opening Goshin with her husband. She also holds Black Belts in both Okinawan Kempo Karate and Tai Liu Chuan Fa (Kung Fu), and continues her study of a wide range of martial arts. In 1994, she received the prestigious title of "Instructor of the Year" by the National Association of Professional Martial Artists.

Together they have produced several nationally and internationally distributed instructional videos, including one on use of the self defense keychain, another on the subject of "Teaching Grappling/Ground fighting Basics to Kids.", and a self defense video on escaping difficult grabs. They also are the founders of Goshin Products, which produces and distributes retention and motivational products for martial arts school owners, nationally and internationally.