Kids 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.
Funakoshi Karate teaches children aged 6-12 years in a safe, fun and challenging environment. Instructors work on developing greater motor skills, eye-hand coordination, self-discipline and respect for others through class participation. The outcome is an increase in a child's self-confidence, social interaction, and the ability to set and obtain goals.
Young kids love learning karate because there are no bench sitters ... every child participates in every activity … no one is left out. They meet new friends. They set goals and work to reach them, and that makes them feel good about themselves.
Examples of karate-related goals:
* Gradings (for next belt level) – every 4 months
* Monthly merit badge awards (for full attendance)
* Most disciplined student award (monthly)
* Recognition in club newsletter (e.g. student profiles |