Thomas is one of HJKA’s growing band of young adult black belts. A very popular, committed student, Thomas has ASD (autism spectrum disorder) which he manages extremely well. Like many students, he’s discovered how to make karate and autism work for him. Thomas joined...
Karate and disability – a powerful combination Adam Sharp is a 1st kyu in shotokan karate. For the uninitiated, that’s one belt before shodan, his black belt. Pretty impressive for any 17 year old, but particularly for Adam as he is physically disabled....
Emily entered the JKA Open Championships just 3 months after joining Harpenden JKA. As you can see, her day went rather well! Read on to find out exactly how well she did, together with the rest of the club… Your first karate competition! I know! I had only...
We catch up with Emily following her first grading, together with 13 of her fellow students at Harpenden JKA. You’ve just completed your first karate grading – exciting? Well … yes, but the thought of standing up in front of the examining Senseis,...
Birmingham-born Emily is a PhD student, currently based at Rothamsted Research. She joined Harpenden JKA in September as a new karate student and this is how she’s getting on. You’ve just started training as a new karate student – how’s that...
Exercise improves health – we all know that. Trouble is, that’s a really boring thought for adults let alone youngsters, especially if you really don’t like exercise. Kids and exercise is the hot health topic. If we don’t get them into the...
