It is estimated that there are 65 million children practicing karate across the world.
Karate is a fun, exciting and healthy activity for children of all ages and abilities.
The majority of karate clubs are well structured; following a realistic but challenging syllabus that encourages all students to do their best and progress through the belt system.
There are numerous opportunities to meet and make new friends as well as to participate in a wide variety of fun and competitive activities.
As well as teaching children to kick, punch, block and a variety of general fitness activities Karate teaches children to live a healthy and fit lifestyle that they will carry into their adult lives.
Karate promotes overall confidence, self-respect, physical and mental wellbeing, concentration and independence. The kicking and punching of pads as well as the fun orientated physical activities within a safe and supportive environment are great for reducing emotional stress.
Karate helps children to be able to learn positive life skills early in their development, as well helping them to become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors.