Children with ADHD Find Success with Karate Training
Children with ADHD all too often struggle in both academic and social environments. Struggling to focus, a child’s natural ability to achieve success and thrive is hindered, leaving a discouraging uphill battle for much of their life. However, many children with ADHD have found a holistic solution that teaches self-control, confidence, mental and physical discipline and the value of goal-oriented work. Students of Shotokan Karate – a traditional Japanese Karate art that inter
Karate Reinforces Importance of Respect in Youth
Contrary to what many think, some of the most critical teachings of Karate have nothing to do with physical action. While kicks, punches and blocks are a fun and important aspect of Karate training, some of the more fundamental, (keyword MENTAL) focal points of training involve the development of character, and the state-of-mind. Any martial art is first and foremost a form of self-defense. However, martial arts teachings often extend beyond physical training and into a more