"I started karate because I wanted to be able to look after myself, get fit and have lots of fun whilst doing so. Since starting karate 14 years ago I have maintained that ethos and now it is my aim to convey that to the children who attend my club in the Scout hall on a Friday. 

 

We want every child who comes to class to have a great time within the confounds of a traditional martial art. We maintain discipline as a focus for the class and aim to develop self confidence in all the children who attend. Every child has the opportunity to progress through their coloured belts if they would like to do so, and take part in a grading to achieve this. I have been incredibly proud of the current class who have worked so hard to progress to where they are now and have maintained their enthusiasm for training by rarely missing classes. They are an amazing group of children who work hard and have great fun together.

 

For me the most important part of any class is that the children arrive and leave with a smile on their faces, showing that they are excited about what is ahead and have had great fun that day. I am sure if you happen to wander past the hall on a Friday the noise of children having fun and the smiles as they leave are a great testament to the achievement of these aims.

 

Sensei Teresa Warner "