Why Karate is great for your child

Karate is a great martial art for children to learn. When Karate was made part of the school curriculum in the 1920’s it was not only because of the excellent self defence skills that Karate offered, but because the Japanese realised that Karate children were healthier, had better physiques, and better balance and coordination. They noticed how the discipline within Karate helped children gain better concentration and develop within the children better self images. In my 30 years experience of teaching children Karate, I have seen for myself the benefits children gain, how shy children gain confidence and come out of their shells, while hyperactive children learn how to concentrate and calm down. As children’s minds are still forming they have the naturalness of Karate which adults find impossible. Like a fine wine children’s natural abilities need to be enhanced and matured slowly. Otherwise, like a fine wine itself, disaster is likely to happen.
Children’s Karate classes for 5-12 year olds are held in the Strode Swimming Pool (Street), and in the Sydenham Community Centre (Bridgwater). As it is the beginning of term new beginners are now being accepted, so it is an ideal time for children to join. Adult classes in Tai Chi are also taught in Street, Glastonbury, and Wells. For more information about the classes please phone 07811 185 944 or 01458 833 937.

By Clive Barnett, instructor

Category: Education