In brief
Practising karate is not all about punching & kicking, it is
more about improving & maintaining your well-being in every aspect
both physicallly & mentally, with the added benefit of self
defence.
It is often a common misconception that karate is an egoistical
aggressive and violent activity where the sole purpose is to learn to
inflict harm to others. This is frequently portayed in TV, movies and
video games and is a poor misrepresentation of the true art of karate.
The correct fact is that Karate training is all about bringing mind and
body together to help create a healthy lifestyle balance.
Physical benefits
We all know that physical fitness is a must in life although in todays
society it is so easy to neglect with so many pressures and
distractions thrust upon us. Karate training provides full body
conditioning - cardio vascular, strength, flexibility, endurance,
balance and co-ordination to mention just a few. This is delivered in
an enjoyable but effective way with other like minded persons and
constantly monitored for each
individual by our experienced instructors.
Mental benefits
Much can be written about this as the main core of karate benefits
derives from the mental attributes of our inner self. In short,
training
in karate helps to develop our personal sense of self belief to help
create confidence, increase self esteem, alleviate anxieties and reduce
stress.
Self defence
It is a grey area to understand what you would do if you found yourself
in a dangerous situation where the only escape route was a physical
one. It is hard to imagine and to know how you would react. Karate
training was originally developed with self protection as a priority
should the worst happen. The type of training karate provides helps to
keep a calm mind whilst dealing physically and effectively with an
external threat.
Life benefits
Karate training for many becomes a way of life and is quickly taken
beyond the walls of the dojo (training room) helping one to have a firm
grip on how to structure your life to the fullest whilst respecting
others.
Over time children benefit from the skills they develop with training
which helps towards entering society with a confident and positive
outlook on life.
Makenki
Karate of Sheffield