Cannonvale Karate

Ideal for youngsters who are interested in channelling their physicality into a controlled discipline or for those who wish to gain confidence through mastering a martial art, Cannonvale Kyokushin Karate Club helps your child learn and develop in a safe environment.

Sensei Belinda Woodham is a third-degree black belt who started her training back in 1987 and has been running the Cannonvale club for the past 15 years.

“It’s good for developing listening skills and concentration, fitness, confidence and self-discipline,”she said.

“We still make it fun but also instil disciplines such as paying attention, perfecting techniques and trying our best.”

Belinda has enjoyed watching many junior and senior students mature within the dojo environment with many assisting with classes as they reach higher grade levels passing on a wealth of information and knowledge.

“This Karate Club is an excellent place to nurture and support growing minds, giving them structure, security and self-assurance,” she said.

For those living with confidence or behavioural issues, this sport can be especially beneficial as it helps to bring out the best of each personality type.

Available for children six years and older, the classes take place from 4.30pm to 7.30pm on Tuesday and Thursday evening, and each class is split into the appropriate age-groups.

Senior classes for those 13 years and older are also popular with extra training offered over the weekend when leading up to events.

There is opportunity to progress through the gradings as your child learns and perfects techniques.

They can also attend events like camps and tournaments with option to travel to southern tournaments to compete against some of the country’s best.

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