{"id":860,"date":"2021-08-23T14:56:45","date_gmt":"2021-08-23T13:56:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wcsk.org.uk\/?p=860"},"modified":"2021-08-23T16:51:47","modified_gmt":"2021-08-23T15:51:47","slug":"860","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wcsk.org.uk\/index.php\/2021\/08\/23\/860\/","title":{"rendered":"Starting karate for fitness and self defence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-870\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsk.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC06016-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wcsk.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC06016-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wcsk.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC06016-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wcsk.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC06016-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wcsk.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC06016-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wcsk.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC06016-2048x1361.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Anyone interested in trying something new? Maybe you have done karate in the past and would like to come back. AGE IS not an issue!!<\/p>\n<p>We all want to be fitter and there are lots of activities out there that you can do, but sometimes you need something that can motivate and push you. Karate may be just the thing! The belt grading system provides a great incentive, giving you a structured path for improvement with the goal of achieving your next belt working up to that elusive, coveted black belt.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Karate has many proven benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Great all-round exercise<br \/>\n\u2022 Improves mental and physical health<br \/>\n\u2022 Helps maintain concentration<br \/>\n\u2022 Develops confidence<br \/>\n\u2022 Teaches self-defence<br \/>\n\u2022 Improves social skills<br \/>\n\u2022 Encourages weight loss<br \/>\n\u2022 Builds friendships<br \/>\n\u2022 Family-friendly<\/p>\n<p>In addition to our evening classes, we have classes in the morning for those who have flexibility with work, or maybe want something to do after dropping off the children at school.<\/p>\n<p>Contact Dave Craggs on 07711009041 for more information or just <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.appointy.com\/en-US\/wcsk\/bookings\/service\">book into a class<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsk.org.uk\/index.php\/classes\/\">Class Timetable<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsk.org.uk\/index.php\/frequently-asked-questions\/\">Frequently Asked Questions\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>See Also<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsk.org.uk\/index.php\/2019\/09\/26\/martian-arts-offers-brain-boosting-benefits-for-all-ages\/\">MARTIAL ARTS OFFERS BRAIN-BOOSTING BENEFITS FOR ALL AGES<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"card-title card-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thekaratelifestyle.com\/what-are-the-benefits-of-karate\/\">What are the benefits of Karate?<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"hYPmJwdfS7\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/fightersvault.com\/benefits-of-karate\/\">Benefits Of Karate<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Benefits Of Karate&#8221; &#8212; Fighters Vault | Martial Arts Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/fightersvault.com\/benefits-of-karate\/embed\/#?secret=hYPmJwdfS7\" data-secret=\"hYPmJwdfS7\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anyone interested in trying something new? 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