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Full-body workout:
Shotokan Karate helps children stay active, improving their strength, flexibility, coordination, and endurance.
Healthy habits:
Regular practice instils a sense of discipline towards physical fitness from a young age.
Stress relief:
Karate promotes mindfulness and breathing techniques, helping children manage stress and anxiety.
Concentration:
Learning new forms (katas) and techniques requires focus, enhancing mental clarity and cognitive skills.
Achievement and progress:
Earning new belts or mastering techniques boosts children’s confidence and self-worth.
Self-assurance:
Karate teaches self-defence, giving children a sense of safety and control over their surroundings.
Respect for others:
Children learn important values such as humility, respect for their Instructors (Sensei), and fellow students.
Discipline and perseverance:
Karate requires consistent effort and discipline, fostering a strong work ethic.
Practical self-defence:
Children learn how to protect themselves, building both physical and emotional resilience.
Training together:
Shotokan Karate offers a unique opportunity for families to train side by side, strengthening bonds and encouraging mutual support.
Cultural enrichment:
Karate is deeply rooted in Japanese tradition, and children get to learn not just physical skills, but also the fascinating history and philosophy behind this martial art.
This app has been developed with the complete beginner in Shotokan Karate in mind, taking them in detail right through to Black Belt (Shodan).
Gursharan Sahota was born in Kenya, East Africa but moved to the UK at the age of 12. He took up Karate at the age of 14 in the local Bedford club…
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