Karate as a Martial Art (An Art of Making War):

Karate is a martial art. It teaches you how to use your body and mind to defend yourself. It also teaches the necessary discipline, commitment and attitude needed to prepare yourself to give your best in all aspects of life.

Karate as an Exciting Sport:

Karate is a sport with excellent opportunity for the individual to excel. Competition for all ages and several divisions allow the students to participate in a growing number of tournaments and championships. Even without entering these tournaments the value of karate as a way of keeping fit can clearly be seen. For children the benefits can also include improvement of several sensory and motor skills e.g. orientation, laterality, coordination, balance, concentration, memory, discipline, perseverance, self-worth and confidence.

Karate as a Community Builder:

Karate can be enjoyed by all ages and genders and often becomes a family sport.

Advantages of karate:

• several sensory and motor skills e.g. orientation, laterality, coordination and balance,
• concentration and memory,
• discipline and perseverance,
• self-worth and confidence,
• fitness.