How Karate can help you

Karate training provides physical and mental benefits that range from more confidence and a heightened sense of well-being to improved professional performance. Children and adults enjoy the group interaction as they learn together but each at their own pace.

Physical benefits of karate

• Greater cardiovascular fitness and strength
• Increased flexibility, coordination, and balance
• Self-defence skills
• Help with weight loss

Mental benefits of karate

• Improved concentration, focus, and mental discipline
• Increased self-confidence and self-esteem
• Greater courage
• More self-respect and respect for other people
• Tranquility; reduced stress levels

The white karate costume represents the peaceful approach, which is reflected in the spirit of those who take up the sport.

 

 

Related Organisations

• Shotokan Karate Institute
• World Karate Federation
• The London School of Economics Karate Club
• Eslov Shotokan Karate Academy
• English Karate Federation
• Funakoshi Karate/Germany W.K.F
• North London Shotokan Karate

Can anyone practice karate?

Karate can be practiced by men, women and children. In fact anyone who is in reasonable health can practice and enjoy karate. We accept males and females from 8 years of age and above. Students need to have sufficient attention (weekdays & weekends) and physical abilities.

I have no previous training in any karate style, Can I join in Chelsea Karate Club?

Yes. Shotokan is an excellent style to learn at our dojo without any previous experience.

Do I have to wear a karate uniform (gi)?

Karate uniform is required by the time of your first joining session. The gi allows for maximum movement and helps contribute to the serious tone of the class.

What sort of karate does the C.K.C teach?

The CKC is the generally-recognized by English Karate Federation as developed by Sensei Farzad Youshanlou former members of Iran Kumite Team (WKF), and teaches a specially-refined form of Shotokan style karate.

What will training involve?

A typical karate practice session usually begins with a comprehensive warm-up, followed by the various training exercises. The exercises are divided into three main categories: kihon (basic techniques), in which you learn the basic blocks, punches, kicks, stances, etc. of karate; kata (forms), in which you practice and physically remember the various kihon learned; and Kumite (sparring), where your kihon and kata techniques are matched against a real opponent. As your skill level increases, so will the difficulty and degree of the exercises. Of course, there will also be times when you are taught theory, dojo etiquette and the more philosophical aspects of karate.

How do I become a member of the CKC?

Joining the Chelsea Karate Club requires filling out an (EKF) application form and paying the appropriate EKF membership fees (£28 adults & £24 Kids per year). The training fee is only £5 per session and must be paid directly to club. C.K.C also specializes in providing at-home personal training (fitness) throughout London including Chelsea, Kensington, Battersea, Canary Wharf areas (personal training fee is only £95 per session).