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

