Northstowe Karate Club

Why karate and what are the benefits?

There are many reasons to learn karate. Here are just a few!

Learn Self Defence

Karate teaches you how to defend yourself and others in life threatening situations. Karate teaches basic and effective techniques that can be used to protect yourself and others from harm.

Build Confidence

Karate offers a lifelong challenge. There are many successes you can achieve along the way, including gradings and competitions. Taking part in these activities can provide a big confidence boost.

Stay healthy

Karate is a physical activity that requires strength, flexibility and coordination. Karate will help improve these. Karate is an excellent form of exercise which is key for a healthy lifestyle.

Values

Karate instils values in all of it's participants. Karate begins and ends with courtesy. The rules of the dojo (dojo kun) teach the importance of improving yourself, trying hard and being faithful.

Make friends

Karate is a fantastic way to meet other like-minded people and is a great way to make friends.