BASIC INFO- Olney Karate Classes
WHO: Anyone from 8 years old, up to 108 years old! WHAT: Traditional Shotokan Karate, Kihon (Basics), Kata (Form) and Kumite (Sparring)
WHERE: East Street Community Centre, East St, Olney MK46 4DH
WHEN: Tuesday and Thursday 6:45pm-7:45pm
Olney Karate does not run on a membership basis like that of a gym or indeed many other Karate or martial art clubs, all TASK
clubs run on an affordable pay-as-you-go style service. First three classes are free Junior £3 Senior 16+ £4
Just turn up or for more information contact club Sensei Stephen Aldred: 07591 286600
HEALTH! Karate is an excellent form of physical conditioning. Flexibility, strength, stamina and aerobic training are all included in a typical lesson. The instruction in these classes is given in a step-by-step, easy to follow manner. They will inspire confidence and self-belief. It's not just younger people who take up Karate, many people in their forties and fifties join for the first time to avail themselves of the countless benefits that training brings. SELF CONFIDENCE! Karate is one of the best means of building confidence in children, traditional Karate training helps to prepare a child for life (the school bully, pressure of exams and most importantly, the building of self-esteem). A child's school achievement often improves after a period of karate training, due to improved confidence and enhanced concentration. An aggressive child may be calmed by the discipline of training and Karate's emphasis on self control. ETIQUETTE! From the outset, students are taught that karate is primarily defensive not offensive. During the first few weeks of training, children learn basic etiquette. Emphasis is placed on politeness and respect for their fellow students, instructors and parents. They soon become aware that good manners start with consideration for others. DISCIPLINE! Children react to discipline very well and once disciplined for a short period, are encouraged to develop self-discipline. Focusing their minds on the job in hand is important, whether it be learning a complicated sequence of moves in karate or sitting an exam at school. Many parents notice a marked improvement in levels of concentration once Karate training has commenced. KARATE FOR LIFE! Armed with their Karate skills, self-control, self-esteem and respect for others these people will grow into fine men and women. Well equipped to deal with the rigours of modern day life in our sometimes harsh 21st century world, these adults of tomorrow will become fine citizens and contribute much to the place in which they live and work for a better society, and that's well worth striving for!
