Training registration: March – June 2023

Due to a technical issue, the Beginners Traditional Karate classes may be listed under “adult sports” and Experienced Traditional Karate classes may be listed under “adult classes” on Menlo Park Recreation's egovlink.com registration page. To simplify finding the registration we have sourced the registration pages listing them below. Beginners training

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The best style of Karate for you is….

The best style of Karate for you depends on your location, your personal goals and preferences. When shopping for a home the 1st rule is location location location and the same applies to searching for a karate club or dojo.A reasonable distance is a must and 50 miles is simply

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Karate can make you a better person!

Karate, as a Budo, can help individuals become better versions of themselves in a number of ways: Discipline and focus: Karate training requires discipline and focus, which can help individuals develop self-control and the ability to stay focused on a task. Physical fitness: Karate training is a form of physical

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Karate as a Budo and a Bujutsu

Budo is a Japanese term that refers to martial arts that are practiced for personal development, self-improvement, and spiritual growth, rather than solely for combat. The word "budo" is made up of two characters: "bu" which means "warrior" or "military", and "do" which means "way" or "path." Budo practitioners aim

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