Benefits of Karate
When it comes to giving kids an advantage in life, few activities can match the power of martial arts. From physical fitness and self-confidence to discipline and focus, learning martial arts offers a range of benefits to children’s physical and mental development. Let’s take a look at some of the amazing stats that demonstrate the positive impact of martial arts on kids
The Stats Don't Lie
Karate offers numerous benefits for your child
Reported by our Parents of our Students
99%
Increase is Self -Esteem
& Confidence
97%
Improved Self-Discipline & Focus
91%
Increased Academic Performance
Get in shape and feel great :
Karate boosts physical fitness !
Our Karate class is a great way for kids to get in shape and improve their physical fitness.Combining strength, agility, and endurance training , karate training provides a complete workout that helps kids build more muscle, burn fat and become more. fitter overall.
According to recent research by many authors, after six months of Karate training children have shown an improvement of 35% in sit-up performance and 17% in push-up performances.!
Need a confidence boost ?
Karate training can help...
Shotokan Karate is an excellent way to help children boost their self-esteem and confidence. Through our karate classes, kids learn about physical health and discipline, develop skills in communication and problem-solving, and gain a sense of accomplishment by reaching personal goals. All of these elements can lead to increased self - worth and higher levels of self -confidence.
The National Education Association found that 92% of parents reported an increase in their children’s self-esteem due to Shotokan JKA karate training. The American Journal of Psychotherapy and the Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology both reported that karate training improves a child's sense of self-confidence and positive self-image, making them more likely to achieve their goals and feel empowered.
Focus&discipline:
Karate improves attention & self-regulation
Karate is a great way to promote focus and self-discipline in kids . through our karate classes childrn learn to pay attention to their instructors and follow instructions, practice with clear intentions , listen before they act, remain calm under pressure and stay motivated throughout their training. As a result of all this they are able to apply these skills in all areas of their lives.
The Journal of Sports Medicine found that karate training leads to a 20% improvement in attention and self-regulation skills among children. A further study published in the Journal of Pediatric Psychology further reported that this boost in focus can help kids excel in school, making them better learners and helping them to stay on task.
Karate =
Improved Social
& Emotional Skills
Shotokan Karate training provides children with the opportunity to develop important social and emotional skills. Through their karate training, kids learn how to interact with others in a respectful manner, practice self - discipline and proper etiquette, think critically before making decisions, exhibit control over their emotions, and handle difficult situations. All of these skills foster improved relationships with both peers and adults.
A study published in the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine showed that Karate training leads to a 25% increase in social skills, such as cooperation and respect, among participating children. On top of that, emotional well-being improved by 30% among children who trained in Karate.
Learn to stand
up for yourself:
Karate and
Bullying Prevention
Martial arts is an effective tool for helping kids prevent and combat bullying. Through martial arts, children learn to recognize potential danger, stay alert and aware of their surroundings, stand up for themselves in a respectful manner, communicate with confidence, and develop self-defense skills. All of these lessons provide kids with the tools they need to protect themselves in potentially dangerous situations.
The Journal of Applied School Psychology published a study showing that martial arts training reduces bullying victimization by 42% among participating children. Meanwhile, the Journal of Interpersonal Violence reported that kids who underwent martial arts training were 60% less likely to be targeted by bullies..
Protect yourself:
The role of Karate in Self-Defence
Our Karate training teaches kids how to protect themselves against physical threats. Through Our Shotokan JKA Karate, children learn techniques such as identification of potential danger, situational awareness, verbal self-defence strategies, and proper self-defence tactics. All of these skills empower them with the tools they need to protect themselves in potentially dangerous situations.
A study published in the International Journal of Exercise Science showed that karate training leads to a 35% increase in self-defence skills among kids, while a study from the Journal of Sports Medicine reported that children who participated in karate training were 40% more likely to have an action plan for responding to an attack.
What makes Shotokan JKA Karate different from other sports ?
Whilst participating in other sports or activities can benefit your child, no other sport can provide the level of discipline, challenge or emotional competency that Shotokan JKA Karate can.
Benefit | Shotokan Karate JKA Academy | Other Sports |
|---|---|---|
Everyone can participate | ✔ | ✘ |
Training for preventing Bullying | ✔ | ✘ |
Builds Confidence | ✔ | ✘ |
Improves Physical fitness | ✔ | ✔ |
Decreases Likelihood of Bullying | ✔ | ✘ |
Instills Discipline & Focus | ✔ | ✔ |
Teaches Karate Self-Defence | ✔ | ✘ |
Provides Social Opportunities | ✔ | ✔ |
Our Award-winning Karate Programmes for All Ages
Kids 6-10
Our Karate Kids programme is second to none and has been voted Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire top Karate school for over a decade in Beds & Herts A- List. Our Kids Karate classes are broken into two age groups, Lil Samurai 6 - 8 & Tiny Tigers 8 - 10 .
Juniors 10-14
Our Karate programme for juniors helps your child grow and manage theor self-discipline and stress of school and early teenage life. Our karate classes provide a safe place for your junior to have fun and be themselves whilst developing karate life-skills and good judgement through our mental and physical skill building karate exercises.
Teens & Adults 14-80
Our Teens & Adult Karate programme helps you to take charge of your mental, physical, & emotional well-being. You will gain powerful karate self-defence skills in a supportive atmosphere. You will enhance your focus & perseverance for success in business or work. Develop attributes that positively impact both your won life and that of your children, learning the art of Shotokan JKA karate, a fascinating martial art of self-defence.
