One of the quickest ways to end a training session or lose a fight is to forget to breathe, hold your breath or breathe erratically. As silly as it sounds, when we put our bodies at risk and the adrenaline is flowing, it’s easy to forget how to breathe properly. With the correct breathing system, […]
Investing in Your Child We live in an era of fast technology where many children expect instant gratification. As a result, the impact on work ethic, the principle of doing our best, having patience and seeking continued personal improvement has been massively impacted. Without learning these traits, it then follows that when children
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Start Your Karate Journey Today Everyone starts as a beginner. You’re in the right place. Are you thinking about trying karate, but you are not sure where to begin? Perfect—that’s exactly who we’re here for. At Loughton Karate Club, we specialise in helping complete beginners take their very first step into karate in a friendly,
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Here’s two questions frequently asked by beginners regarding kata: “It’s a bit like choreography without music isn’t it?” and “What exactly does it mean?” Surely it has to have some meaning because otherwise we’d just be prancing around to no music in white pyjamas which would be very weird. If I’m honest, I never understood
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All clubs are run with rules and guidelines so that everybody gets along. Most rules/guidelines which apply to karate clubs are really just common sense and, in our club, it has never been an issue before where I’ve felt the need to explain in detail how students should behave. Recent events have shown that some guidance is
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Wouldn’t life be great if we could always be on time? Sadly, it doesn’t matter how organised you are, there are occasions when being late is inevitable. However, some students are persistently late which can have an adverse effect on our classes. Arriving late is distracting and can disrupt the flow of the class. The
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After school clubs offer a wide range of benefits for children. These extracurricular activities can be academic, artistic, athletic, or interest-based, and they provide valuable opportunities for personal growth and development. Here are some of the key benefits of after school clubs for children: Skill Development: After school clubs allow children to explore and develop
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Karate can offer a wide range of benefits for adults, both physically and mentally. Here are some of the key advantages: Physical Fitness: Karate is an excellent way to improve your overall physical fitness without the monotony of going to the gym. It involves cardiovascular exercise, strength training, flexibility, and balance. Regular training can lead
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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. Co-ordination: Karate emphasizes
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Our two candidates were successful on the day. Sensei Steve Eastwood, on his birthday, gained his black belt 2nd dan and young Eva gained her 1st dan. It’s an incredible achievement for both of them. Our new syllabus makes achieving black belt much harder than ever before and only outstanding karateka will succeed. There’s
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