A1 Karate in London

Home - A1 Karate/Self Defence in London Please now contact: Enfield SJK on :sjkkarate@yahoo.co.uk Offering a helping hand to find the best karate/self defence in town e mail us: sjkkarate@yahoo.co.uk Congratulations! You have found a Karate/Self Defence site www.sjkkarate.co.uk that really cares about you and your family. We will try to guide you to karate/self defence classes that cater for everyone, no matter what "walk of life" you are in, where all are welcome regardless of race or creed. Areas of London covered North London, Enfield, Southgate, New Southgate, Arnos Grove, Barnet, Cockfosters, Potters Bar, Brookmans Park, Bounds Green, Edmonton, Barnet,Whetstone. Enter the Dragons (coming your way soon) The "Young Dragons" help karate kids to find their way in life without the fear of being bullied at school or in the streets of London. They can make new friends and learn to have respect for one and other. (not to be confused with the Little Dragons, Young Tigers or Little Tigers) Bruce Lee Bruce Lee is the man who started all the excitement - or was he?. Most people in the western world knew nothing about martial arts untill Bruce Lee started making films in the states. However martial arts like KARATE, JU-JITSU, AIKIDO, HAPKIDO, TAE KWON DO, KUNG FU, TAI CHI, CHI KUNG, have been practised in the east for thousands of years. Karate comes from "the land of the rising sun" Japan. It encumbers all that is good. It is not, as many people think, a form of aggression. It is the very opposite. Karate is a means of helping others in times of stress. To defend your family and friends, to control the power learned and channel it to do good. Never to make the first attack. To show respect to others Why study Karate? Karate is good exercise, but it is much more than a sport. Studying karate will help you develop mental control and poise which will benefit all aspects of your life. Many people began karate lessons for a specific purpose: self-defence, exercises, loss of weight, gain confidence, etc. These goals are all obtainable, but most people continue to train because of the less tangible benefits they discover which are gained from mental discipline. Karate and Self Defence. Self defence through "tricks" are movements designed for specific situations, usually after an opponent has grabbed you. How can you possibly predict the way a mugger will attack. In traditional karate, students develop KIME (focus) which enables even a small student to produce a blow powerful enough to knock out a larger opponent. However, focus will not develop overnight. Training and study are required. If an opponent actually grabs you, you have already failed to defend yourself. You should react before the situation becomes dangerous. The ability to sence an opponents action, which is developed in karate, will also allow you to recognise danger on the street, and you can remove yourself from the situation. Keep in mind the traditional karate saying, "Victory without battle is the best victory." QUESTIONS 1. Is karate a religion? Although karate is steeped in "Zen Buddhism" it is not a religion. Students of karate bow to each other and to their teachers (sensei) out of respect for one and other 2. What is karate physically? Karate is a weaponless martial art (karate meaning "empty hand") which can also be enjoyed as a sport. Every part of the body is used as a weapon to punch, kick, strike, and throw the opponent. 3. What is the difference between karate and other weaponless martial arts? The first principle of karate is to dispatch an opponent with "one blow" - KIME. 4. What is Kime? Kime is focus - Just as a lens focuses light on to a point, as in training, we practice synchronising the entire body to support the point of contact with the opponent. Also to produce a sudden shock similar to striking a ball with a bat, we try to relax our bodies and minds to generate speed. 5. What do you study when you reach an advanced rank in karate? You will be taught to understand the internal rhythm of the human being. By harmonizing your rhythm with that of your opponent you will learn to feel his proposed movement ahead of time. That is, in basics you will learn "how to generate firepower." As you advance you will learn to become aware of your opponent and surroundings. You will develope in essence "radar." 6. What are you ultimately trying to attain? A peaceful yet confident character. This confidence and tranquility will become a useful deterrent against violence. Home - A1 Karate/Self Defence in London Offering a helping hand to find the best karate/self defence in town Email:sjkkarate@yahoo.co.uk

Young Harry aged 8 gets his black belt