Blog, karate and disability, karate and self-confidence, karate for fitness
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....
Blog, karate and self-confidence, karate competition, New karate student
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...
Blog, karate and self-confidence, karate grading, New karate student
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,...
Blog, karate and exercise, karate and self-confidence, karate for girls, karate is fun, mental health benefits, New karate student
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...
Blog, karate and exercise, karate and respect, karate and self-confidence, karate for fitness, karate for girls, karate is fun, mental health benefits, proper karate, self-defence
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...
Blog, karate and self-confidence, mental health benefits, self-defence
Did you know there are strong, positive links between karate and mental health? Apart from the obvious self-defence and physical health benefits, karate training is extremely good for both your brain and your mind. As a fitness enthusiast (understatement of the...
