Karate for Children
Karate offers numerous benefits for children, both physically and mentally. Here are some of the key advantages of introducing children to karate:
- Physical Fitness: Karate provides an excellent workout that helps children improve their strength, flexibility, and endurance. It can contribute to better overall physical health, including cardiovascular fitness and muscle development.
- Self-Defence: Learning karate can give children valuable self-defence skills and they will begin to live life without being a victim. Being able to protect themselves in potentially dangerous situations is a life skill. This can boost their self-confidence and personal safety. ‘How to fight’ is just as important as ‘why not to fight’.
- Discipline: Karate teaches discipline and respect for authority figures, such as instructors, which can translate into better behaviour and focus in other areas of life, like school.
Go to https://loughtonkarateclub.co.uk/children/the-benefits-for-children-to-learn-karate/ for the 15 benefits of karate training for children.
Our experienced instructors are skilled in teaching children. They all have Enhanced DBS, insurance and 1st aid and safeguarding training. We are happy top provide copies upon request.
We’ve been running after school clubs since 2011.
Why not read our blog https://loughtonkarateclub.co.uk/uncategorised/self-control-not-violence-is-the-result-of-teaching-karate-to-children/
The Duke of Edinburgh Award
Children in secondary schools can choose karate for the Physical section towards this award. Simply attend every week for the specified duration (3 months for Bronze and 6 months for Silver).
Sensei will sign your weekly activity sheet and make an online report when you’ve completed your term.
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