Karate

Catalog description

Offers students a chance to enhance their self-development through the study and practice of Karate-do. In addition to a practical system of self-defense, karate provides mental and physical benefits, such as increased flexibility, coordination and stamina, better concentration, increased self-confidence, and self-discipline. Individual progress, self-improvement and safety are stressed. With this emphasis, students of widely different abilities may benefit from the instruction, especially those who feel awkward or ill at ease in more competitive forms of physical activity. Students may be required to purchase a uniform through the instructor on the first day of class. HWS activity courses have strict attendance policies as physical participation in class is a major part of the course. Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes.