Benefits of Karate

SA JKA Karate is one of the most effective systems weaponless, defense and attack.
Hand-eye co-ordination, this is important in any child’s early development. Karate provides plenty of opportunities to improve fine motor skills through techniques, obstacles, drills and challenges.
Through systematic training, it develops and strengthens one mentally and physically, producing a highly aware mind and sound body.
It Develops concentration and co-ordination; it improves reflexes; it increases endurance; it strengthens the will and aims at character development.
Children experience partner and team orientated situations in class that helps develop strong communication skills.
Correct karate training will enhance your profession and other interests; your sport; your health and fitness; your relationship with others; coping with stress and conflict and dealing with reality.
Local, national and international championships are provided for karate-ka who enjoy competition. However competition is not the sole criteria for attaining excellence in karate.
Speed, agility and balance gives children better body awareness and co-ordination. Also improves plyometric, core strength and fitness.
Listening. Children will be able to practice listening skills to develop better self-control, discipline and values.
Memory and focus, learning karate sharpens memory, focus and retention skills. It also keeps children mentally engaged.
Goal setting. Goal setting is an important skill for all children to learn. Martial arts teaches both short-term and long-term goal setting in a fun and positive environment.
Karate is good for stress relief, weight loss and cardio health and fitness. Also good to develop muscle strength particularly core muscles in children.

I have witnessed a remarkable improvement where children with Cerebral palsy and autism begin to use both sides of the body where before they favored 1 side, this intern opens up cerebral pathways in the brain allowing children to cope better with academics.