KARATE IS A martial ART THAT PROMOTES AND STRENGTHENS TOTAL WELL-BEING, BOTH PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL. WHILE THE PHYSICAL EXERCISE IMPROVES GENERAL HEALTH, IT ALSO IMPROVES EMOTIONAL HEALTH -- SELF-ESTEEM AND CONFIDENCE-BUILDING, FOCUS AND DISCIPLINE, and DECREASED TENSION AND ANXIETY. HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE BENEFITS OF KARATE TRAINING for everyday life FOR KIDS AND ADULTS OF ALL AGES.

MIND/BODY/SPIRIT CONNECTION - cultivating self-awareness of how your physical and mental states affect each other. learn to use your breath to connect your mind and body to work through stress and tension, and Tap into the inner strength of your spirit
PHYSICAL FITNESS AND HEALTHY LIVING for longevity - build strength, stamina and flexibility, develop better balance, posture and coordination , improve cardio and circulatory health
FOCUSING AND LISTENING - improved concentration and attention for school, work, and life
SELF-ESTEEM AND CONFIDENCE BUILDING - creates a sense of self-accomplishment and trust in your abilities by challenging yourself to master new skills and meeting your goals
self-DISCIPLINE AND RESPONSIBILITY - learn how to train and control yourself and your BEHAVIOR for personal improvement. being accountable for your thoughts and actions
RESPECT - respect is not about obedience and authority. it is about DEVELOPing POSITIVE REGARD FOR YOUR OWN SELF-WORTH, and valuing and treating others around you as fellow human beings, with care and courtesy, regardless of outward differences, outlook, or position in life
SELF-DEFENSE - learn to be mindful of your surroundings and avoid dangerous situations. physical action in a confrontation is always a last resort but you will have the capability to defend yourself as well as protect others if necessary
CONFLICT RESOLUTION - staying calm in a difficult situation while being aware of yours and others' emotional state, communicating clearly and being respectful in your words and actions

Photography: Anthony Avildsen

MIND/BODY/SPIRIT CONNECTION - cultivating self-awareness of how your physical and mental states affect each other. learn to use your breath to connect your mind and body to work through stress and tension, and Tap into the inner strength of your spirit

PHYSICAL FITNESS AND HEALTHY LIVING for longevity - build strength, stamina and flexibility, develop better balance, posture and coordination , improve cardio and circulatory health

FOCUSING AND LISTENING - improved concentration and attention for school, work, and life

SELF-ESTEEM AND CONFIDENCE BUILDING - creates a sense of self-accomplishment and trust in your abilities by challenging yourself to master new skills and meeting your goals

self-DISCIPLINE AND RESPONSIBILITY - learn how to train and control yourself and your BEHAVIOR for personal improvement. being accountable for your thoughts and actions

RESPECT - respect is not about obedience and authority. it is about DEVELOPing POSITIVE REGARD FOR YOUR OWN SELF-WORTH, and valuing and treating others around you as fellow human beings, with care and courtesy, regardless of outward differences, outlook, or position in life

SELF-DEFENSE - learn to be mindful of your surroundings and avoid dangerous situations. physical action in a confrontation is always a last resort but you will have the capability to defend yourself as well as protect others if necessary

CONFLICT RESOLUTION - staying calm in a difficult situation while being aware of yours and others' emotional state, communicating clearly and being respectful in your words and actions