1. Karate is a long term continuous learning and growing experience, unlike seasonal activities.
2. Karate adds mental and personal development to physical activities.
3. Karate allows for individual as well as group participation.
4. In karate the competition level is lower, no one feels like a loser and no one sits on the bench!
5. Unlike many team activities there are no unfair practices, thus eliminating the frustration for both child and parent.
6. Karate allows the child to develop, grow, and improve at their own pace.
7. Karate is encouraging and motivational, thus carrying over into all other aspects of the child's life.
8. Because of the ranking system in karate, children are constantly encouraged and moving through a series of winning experiences, thus developing self-esteem and a positive self-image.
9. Self-discipline is stressed in karate which is a missing element in today's youth.
10. Karate teaches self-respect and respect for others.