11/08/2026
Great for kids of all ages!
MAKE NEW FRIENDS AND IMPROVE CONFIDENCE!
At WKC we take children from 7 years old. The way we teach karate in a supportive group setting enable children to make many new friends and helps build self confidence. This is especially so for children who perhaps do not ‘fit in’ with team sports.
How Karate Helps Children Build Self-Confidence
Karate is the ideal sport for children for building self-confidence, balance, coordination, discipline and social skills. Karate has the ability to make your children stronger, from the inside out. How it can help:
Self-confidence
Mastering the various martial arts techniques is no easy feat and can work wonders for a child’s confidence levels. When a child reaches a new level it gives them a sense of accomplishment that is vital for their self-esteem and mental development.
Discipline
Martial arts are ideal for instilling a sense of discipline in a child in a number of ways. Firstly, it gives them emotional control and allows them to set personal boundaries. A
Decision-making
Success is often the result of good decision-making – and martial arts are useful for helping a child develop their decision-making skills.
Respect
Martial arts demand the highest levels of mutual respect among their practitioners. From the minute a child walks into a dojo, they must follow strict social etiquette when interacting with their instructors and their peers.
Focus
The complexity of martial arts systems means that a great deal of teaching is required before they are put into practice. As such, listening and concentration skills are put to the test when it comes to mastering martial arts. At a young age, a child is likely to have a relatively low attention span. This is why getting them to learn the importance of listening to, remembering and carrying out instructions is essential. There are few better activities than martial arts to help them achieve this, even if they’ve had problems focusing in the past. As an example, karate has been proven to alleviate the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Social skills
Throughout their lives, children will find themselves in unfamiliar environments among people they don’t know. Therefore, taking part in martial arts training as part of a group prepares them for this challenge.
Wetherby Karate Club runs from Wetherby Town Hall
For more information Call Martin on 07753 244638, email [email protected] or visit https://wetherbykarateclub.co.uk/contact/
