Shotokan JKA Academy
Karate Fitness & Self-Defence For All Ages
est 1979
Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire's Top Karate School
Call : Freephone 0800 999 1959 OR 07956 553417
Benefits of our Karate Classes for Children.
When it comes to giving kids an advantage in life, few activities can match the power of our karate classes. From physical fitness , mental clarity, focus, & self-confidence to discipline and self-control, learning karate under one of our professionally qualified instructors offers a range of benefits to children’s physical and mental development.
Karate for children is not only fun, it provides many important benefits to young people. Some of these benefits are referred to in Japanese as chiiku (mental development), tokuiku (moral development) and taiiku (physical development). These are the same three classes of personal development found in traditional educational systems.
In terms of chiiku (mental development), karate helps build concentration, focus, clear thinking and decisiveness.
Karate has strong internal benefits as well. It helps instill patience, discipline, perseverance, understanding and open-mindedness. It builds confidence, develops self-control and increases calmness, courtesy and peace—all of which will aid everyone in every endeavor they undertake in life. These correspond to tokuiku (moral development).
Of course, karate is good for the body, too (taiiku). Physically it is excellent for the heart, builds strong bones and bigger muscles, creates resilience, and makes the body less susceptible to sickness and injury.
In all these ways, karate is profoundly helpful to young people in dealing with the many challenges facing them in today’s society. It brings them balance and perspective at an age when these are needed most. It adds a strong foundation to their character.
Let’s take a look at some of the amazing stats that demonstrate the positive impact of karate on kids.
The Stats Don't Lie
Karate offers numerous benefits for your child :
As 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 :
Our Karate boosts physical fitness!
Our Shotokan JKAWF 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 at the same time build focus and concentration of the mind..
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 ?
Our Karate training can help...
Our Shotokan Karate JKA way 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
Studies on JKA Karate have been shown to be a great way to promote focus and self-discipline in kids . through our karate classes children 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 not only in a karate class.
The Journal of Sports Medicine found that our 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.
Our Karate Classes =
Improved Social
& Emotional Skills
Our Shotokan JKA 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:
Our Karate and
Bullying Prevention
Our JKA Karate is an effective tool for helping kids prevent and combat bullying. Through karate Zanshin training, 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 Karate 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 especially girls 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 mental & emotional competency that Shotokan JKA Karate can...compare the benefits below.
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 6-11
Our JKA 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 12-14
Our JKA 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 JKA 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.
