Teens Karate

Funakoshi Karate focuses on developing fitness, physical mastery, mental control,
intellectual enrichment and self-defence capabilities. The underlying philosophy is built on
the karate maxims defined by the late Japanese Karate Master, Gichin Funakoshi:

CHARACTER,

EFFORT,

ETIQUETTE,

SINCERITY and

SELF-CONTROL.

For teenagers, the self-image, self-confidence, self-discipline and self-control that they
develop can determine, to some extent, the level of happiness and success that they
experience as an adult. Funakoshi Karate can help teenagers attain:

* Respect for others

* Improved grades

* Leadership skills

* Increased concentration

* Increased coordination & dexterity

* Goal setting & achievement

Karate can give teenagers the strength to say "NO" to negative and potentially harmful
peer pressure, and to replace negatives with positives in thought, word and deed. Many
karate students become leaders of their peer groups, not complacent followers who do
"whatever" just to fit in.

"I find karate fun and rewarding. It keeps me fit and has given
me skills I can use in other aspects of my life." - Ben Mitchell

"Karate has helped develop Ben's focus and concentration,
improving his discipline towards school work. It has been great for
his character development." - Jennifer Mitchell (Ben's Mum)

"Karate is enjoyable, it keeps me fit and has
helped improve my confidence. I like all the
new challenges it presents and learning new
skills." - Elise Archbold

"Karate has improved Elise's confidence,
leadership skills, respect, discipline and ability
to stand up for herself - this is also reflected in
her school work and at home - fantastic!" -
Mark Archbold (Elise's Dad)