In the beginning we thought our son would benefit from Karate because Karate training is a gross motor activity that helps youngsters develop a sense of integrity about their bodies. Balance, coordination, posture, and general movements improve with karate training.

Both of our sons have been taking karate at the Pennsylvania Shotokan Karate Club since they were 4 1/2 and are now competing at the national level.

When my daughter joined the Pennsylvania Shotokan Karate Club, I knew that she would benefit from the physical demands of the martial arts. What I didn’t quite realize, was the extent to which she would benefit personally.

The Pennsylvania Shotokan Karate Club has been an important part of our family’s life for the past four years. The physical skills attained are beneficial to our children. In addition, they have gained unique mental skills from participating in tradition martial arts such as respect, focus, integrity and humility.

Our daughter asked to join The Pennsylvania Shotokan Karate Club because her friends took classes there. Little did she know that she would gain so much more than a little extra time with her buddies and a few self defense techniques!