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.
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Farzad Youshanlou - Instructor
Mr Farzad Youshanlou is an experienced Shotokan karate instructor under the World Karate Federation. A competent and caring person, he has many years of experience in personal training for students from absolute beginners to professionals.
He was born in 1971 in the town of Anzali , which is by the Caspian Sea in Iran . At the age of 10, he began karate training under the instruction of Sensei Sharifi (7th Dan JKA), Sensei Jamsheed (7th Dan ITKF), Sensei Shirpanjeh, and Sensei Tavilli (5th Dan JKA). ( Dan indicates award levels within the JKA or Japanese Karate Association.)
Later, Sensei Farzad was a member of the Iran Karate Team (World Karate Federation), the Iran student team in a 1993 Budapest competition, and the Iranian Navy Club. Throughout the years, he has trained with many Shotokan masters, including Senseis Yahara, Abe, Kawasoe, Osaka, and Enoeda.
In 2001, he immigrated to England and became a member of the Sasori Club KUGB ( Karate Union of Great Britain).
In addition to his dedication to and background in karate, he has a university degree in veterinary science.
Farzad is also a personal trainer and fitness instructor graduated from Kensington College.
