Sunday, August 27, 2006

The Benefits of Karate

There many types benefits that we can get in martial arts or in karate. One of the benefits of the karate include the physical and mental.

Physical Benefits include:

Improved reflexes and co-ordination
Increased performance in all physical activities
Increased strength and stamina so you feel great all day
Increased flexibility and weight control for better overall fitness
Cardiovascular workouts ( heart and lungs ) to keep you in top shape
Greatly improved balance
Ability to defend yourself


Mental Benefits include:


    Improved concentration for better work and study habits
    Stress reduction and the ability to relax
    Confidence in knowing you can defend yourself and your family
    Confidence in knowing how to deal with bullies and other confrontations
    A positive attitude toward life through self-confidence and self-discipline
    Self-esteem and your outlook on life
    Respect for yourself and those around you
    Motivation and an 'I Can Do It' attitude
The other benefit that we can get in this sport is our goals in life, the purposed for making this sport part of your daily routen in you life. So when you want to achieve this goal you must ready to commit the trials and the difficulty that you will be incouter in your trainee session. Achieving these goals are incredible confidence boosters. The one long term goal that all students have is to achieve their black belt.

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