Our goals for your child?
What are our goals for your child?
Our goals at Shizendo are to support your child’s development both mentally and physically, while providing an enjoyable and engaging training experience. Alongside this, we aim to teach a strong and authentic standard of Karate.
Children learn most effectively when they are having fun and feel comfortable in their training environment. With the right balance of discipline and a positive mindset, each child can develop the skills needed to progress through the grades and ultimately achieve their black belt.
Kata (pre‑arranged forms) is an excellent way to build core strength, balance, coordination, and postural alignment—helping children understand and use the body’s natural power lines. Paired work allows students to interact with one another, learning to train safely, respectfully, and enjoyably.
We also incorporate equipment training, such as pads and strike shields, to help children develop power in a controlled and safe manner. Working with pads builds confidence, encourages correct technique, and adds an element of fun to their training sessions.
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Karate is not about violence, fighting, aggression, egos, or proving who is the best. Karate is about your child’s development through the Martial Arts way. It is a journey of personal growth, helping each child understand their own strengths and weaknesses as they progress from early childhood into adulthood. Through the Martial Arts code, we teach good manners, respect, and a strong sense of right and wrong.
We help children learn how to coordinate their bodies and develop control, which naturally builds confidence. Through interaction with other students and teamwork, they learn to develop character, spirit, internal strength, and the proper etiquette expected in Martial Arts.
We also teach practical self‑defence skills appropriate for children.
