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Benefits of Practice

The most obvious benefits are, self defence, physical fitness, the co-ordination of mind and body, improved confidence and sensitivity, increased flexibility and movement, the skill to control stress and to manage your emotional states, and of course meeting new people and making new friends.

These are the obvious benefits, but there are more, as the learning's from the practice sessions are integrated into your everyday life, the less obvious, can become more important.

Ways of thinking that will help you get more from your life, learning's about relationships, communications and leadership. Strategies that will help you overcome fearful situations, skills for changing old habits and achieving personal congruence. All of these and more can be found in the practice of Karate-do.

We do not intend to suggest that this is a short process, but with the guidance of your Teacher and the back up of the Shotokai College, we hope you enjoy each step towards proficiency.




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What is Shotokai Karate-do
Anyone can practice Karate-do
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Grading Beyond 5th Dan
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