Why Karate ?
Karate benefits the student in lots of different ways and not just in the dojo but more so in life in general. Karate is not just a sport, Karate is a way of life, a way of thinking which effects the student in not just a physical way but also in a mental way too.
Physical Effects
The physical effects of karate go past the general “keeping fit”, learning and practising karate effects to you body in multiple ways that you will not realise until you start to train:-
- Strength / Toning
- Stamina /Endurance
- Weight Loss
- Flexibility /Agility /Mobility
- Self Defence
- Reflex / Reactions
- Co-ordination
- Lower blood pressure and heart rate
- Better posture
Mental Effects
Alot of people oversee the mental effects of karate until they start to notice them. Some of the main effects are:-
- Confidence
- Concentration / Perseverance
- Improved mental health
- Better Self Esteem
- Builds better patients
- Respect
- Dedication
- Self Discipline