Karate for Adults is not only fun, it provides many important benefits. Some of these benefits are referred to in Japanese as 'KI-IKU' (mental/inner/ development), 'TOKU-IKU' (moral/ethical development) and 'TAI-IKU' (physical development). These are the same three classes of personal development found in traditional educational systems.
In terms of 'KI-IKU' (mental/inner development), karate helps build concentration, focus, clear thinking and decisiveness.
Karate has strong internal benefits as well. It helps instill patience, discipline, perseverance, understanding and open-mindedness. It builds confidence, develops self-control and increases calmness, courtesy and peace—all of which will aid everyone in every endeavor they undertake in life. These correspond to 'TOKU-IKU' (moral /ethical development). Karate is also a great leveller, as all students start from the same level regardless of academic ability.
Of course, karate is good for the body, too ('TAI-IKU'). Physically it is excellent for the heart, builds strong bones and bigger muscles, creates resilience, and makes the body less susceptible to sickness and injury.
Our instructors are qualified to teach children under strict guidelines by the Japan Karate Association (JKA) and are vetted by the Criminal Records Bureau.
If you have any questions then please contact us or feel free to come along and watch or take part.
