Consider why you want your child to train, and have a talk with your child about whether they really are interested in karate classes, and what they hope to learn or do in class.

Five Reasons for children to start karate.

Physical Fitness

One of the most common reasons for enrolling a child into a martial arts class is fitness. Childhood obesity rates are climbing, and more and more children are spending a lot more time in front of the television, playing video games and using a computer. However, even among more active children, martial arts are still attractive since it is seen as a very good source of exercise that also teaches defense skills. Martial arts can help improve cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, balance, strength and overall energy levels.

Life Skills

Karate helps children to develop "life skills". These skills include discipline, self control, patience, confidence, courage etc. A child may learn karate early in life but the skills of surviving and being fit mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually which are taught during karate lessons survive forever.

Self Defense

Self defense is the most obvious reason that should come to mind when considering enrolling a child in the martial arts of karate. Today crime is ever increasing all over Goa. Murder, rape, kidnapping, robbery, dacoity, riots etc have started happening in Goa too. The School Indian of Karate teaches self defense movements, conflict resolution, personal responsibility and how to avoid danger. Parents can feel secure that their son or daughter is learning life saving skills and techniques through karate.

Safe, after school activity

The School Indian of Karate arranges a safe, wholesome, useful activity for their child to occupy some of their free time. Parents who don't want their children to sit at home all evening, or don't want them to get involved in bad habits or bad associations should encourage them to join karate classes. The relationships built between classmates and with an instructor can last a lifetime and have a huge positive impact on a child's life

The School Indian of Karate Founder and Trainer Mr. Shaktivel (Stanley)is a family man and has one son, Stanley who also is a holder of a black belt. So Karate for Mr. Shaktivel (Stanley) not only runs in his blood but in his family too. Parents can feel free to contact Mr. Shaktivel (Stanley) through this website by filling in the MEMBERSHIP FORM