Karate Can Help You Develop...

CONFIDENCE, COURAGE & SELF-RELIANCE

To stand up for yourself and be assertive
To not be intimidated by imposing people or situations
To defuse confrontations before they escalate
To depend on your own abilities and judgment

SELF ESTEEM & PRIDE

To not be a victim
To stand up to peer pressure
To do the best you possibly can in all areas of life
To feel like you have accomplished a quality, worthwhile skill

FOCUS

To practice setting and attaining goals
To know your outcome and pursue it

AWARENESS, ATTENTION & CONCENTRATION

To get better grades in school
To improve job performance
To live more fully in the present moment
To understand yourself better

PERSEVERANCE, DETERMINATION & DISCIPLINE

To follow through and finish what you start
To not give up easily
To be steadfast in your purpose and beliefs

PATIENCE & SELF-CONTROL

To have an appreciation and respect of others
To help handle life’s daily challenges

POSITIVE ATTITUDE

To foster an “I can” attitude
To fuel the drive to expand your limits
To know that you are not limited by what you can do, but by what you are willing to try
To enjoy life more fully

PHYSICAL FITNESS

To relieve tension and stress
To become more flexible and coordinated
To have more energy and stamina
To control weight
To feel good
To extend your life by being healthy
To excel at sports

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

To take responsibility for yourself
To take charge and help other people

FUN

In a congenial and supportive environment
By burning up extra energy after school or work
By getting your heart pumping and adrenaline flowing
By making new friends

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