Locals invited to Shotokan Karate session to improve their health
Traditional karate training focuses on fighting and self-defence. Though its mental and moral aspects the sport aims to improve the individual's overall well-being.
Residents are invited to learn dynamic Shotokan Karate, a Japanese martial art whose physical aspects involve developing defensive and counterattacking body movements.
Traditional karate training focuses on fighting and self-defence, though its mental and moral aspects aim to improve the individual’s overall well-being.
Shihan Dalson said karate is a unique sport used in developing young adults.
“It is a sport derived from overseas to other countries with the same goal to uplift communities.”
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He added the sport was adapted to numerous communities.
“Young adults are guided by principles and ideologies that play a significant role. The champion of the sport is the black belt, which solidifies one to thread with the mentality of a leader and operate at a leadership level.”
There are many different styles of karate (full-contact and semi-contact), and within each category, there are further style differences.
A choice of karate school is important to the karate practitioner as this has to be aligned with the objectives and goals the practitioner wishes to achieve.
Dalson outlined the importance of karate.
“The benefits of karate include strengthening the mind, developing composure, a clear thought process, self-confidence and deeper insight into mental capabilities.
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“Our school in the area is the Midrand Shotokan Karate School of Karate and Fitness.
“The school is based in Midrand, with a keen eye to open karate centres and develop karate in Thembisa and surrounding areas.”
Former and current karate practitioners can contact Dalson on 083 459 2525 to help create and drive karate awareness in Thembisa.
