Could Karate and Martial Arts be the ultimate weapon in fighting Obesity?

Obesity is something we sadly hear about all too often. This seems to be becoming a particularly problem amongst young people.

I think if we’re honest with ourselves most of us eat too much at times and then gain a few pounds, but so long as we’re conscious of this and keep it under control, then it doesn’t have to become an issue.

One of the biggest factors in becoming overweight, aside from eating too much or eating the wrong foods, is lack of exercise.

A Waste of Time & Money

Some recent research showed that huge amounts of money are wasted each year on gym memberships where after just a few visits, people stop actually going to the gym but then continue to pay their memberships fees for several months to come!

So what makes people quit?

Motivation

I suspect it’s more to do with motivation and the overall experience of going to a gym.  This can often be, intimidating at first to say the least and also quite a lonely and even a boring way to try and loose weight and get into shape.

The Dojo

Literally means ‘place of the way’ but basically refers to the place of training whether it’s a school hall, a Church hall or other. I remember hearing this word ‘Dojo’ for the first time, and thinking how it conjured up images of a place where only the very brave would fear to tread.  And  we’ve all seen on television and film where of the victim of bullying enters the Dojo for the first time, only to find those responsible for his plight are already there practising their evil craft!

The Reality

You’ll find the total opposite to the above Dojo scenario.  The Japanese culture is probably the most polite and considerate in the world. These ethical principals of respect are a huge and important part of any decent Karate School and The Zen-Shin Academy is certainly no exception.

This is a great alternative to the gym where you can not only loose weight and get into shape but also learn some potentially life saving self defence skills.

One of the main differences between coming along to a Karate class and dragging yourself off to the gym is the social aspect.  We have loads of really good friends we’ve made as a family through Karate; we look forward to each training session and catching up with friends just as much as we do the actual training.

The Health Benefits

No one training session is ever the same, but one thing you can always be sure of is that you’ll be properly and gently warmed up at the beginning of class then get a good cardio vascular exercise workout and then stretch off and warm down at the end of class.

Kyoshi Richards is confident that he can help those who want to help themselves  loose weight and get into shape.

Karate can also help you regain or increase your self confidence and self esteem as well as teaching  you some vital self defence skills.

Most of us train for a minimum of twice a week with each session lasting for roughly one hour.

All the Zen-Shin Instructors are properly qualified; CRB checked and understand each individual’s needs and abilities.

But Don’t Just Take My Word For It!

Why not contact Kyoshi John Richards now, you’ll find him very friendly, approachable and happy to discuss your individual needs.

If you’d like to try Karate for any of the reasons mentioned above, we’d love to hear from you.

I guarantee you’ll get a very warm welcome, just as we did, regardless of your age, sex or ability.

You could be literally Fighting Fit in no time.

You can learn more about The Zen-Shin Academy by visiting zen-shin.co.uk

Alternatively contact Kyoshi John Richards directly on: 0121 233 2577