Karate: Beyond the Dojo |
| Sensei Tom demonstrates Bunkai (application of kata)/Self-defense with Sensei Dave |
Some of the benefits of Karate training are perhaps obvious at first and other aspects become more apparent with time spent practicing the art. The beauty of karate is that a person can train from a very young age and continue to train until the very later years of life. Karate can help a person to age gracefully. At Tri-City Martial Arts (Guelph Karate), Sensei Tom Cako emphasizes an holistic approach to training, and karate as 'a way of life'.
Some of the health benefits can include improved flexibility, strength, speed, and endurance. Students can expect to increase focus, body awareness, and mindfulness. Beyond these (and other) physical qualities that karate training offers, are the character elements that are emphasized. Students learn to respect themselves, others, and their environments. The 'dojo kun' which includes perfection of character (integrity), faithfulness (loyalty), effort (determination), respect (etiquette), and self-control is greatly emphasized inside the dojo and outside of class.
Learning self-defense is important and respecting one's body to stay healthy is also crucial; however, who we are as citizens, who we are because of karate...beyond the dojo... is what is most important. We are privileged at Tri-City Training to have a Sensei who will ask nothing of his students that he is not willing to do himself. Sensei Tom leads by example and his balanced approach in training offers a unique experience that can change a life for the better. The transferable skills and attitudes are beyond measure!
Contact Tri-City Training - Karate in Guelph -- Tom Cako (Tri-City@cngk.ca) for more information.
No comments:
Post a Comment