Welcome to my karate page
This site is all about karate and what I've learned from being involved in it with my son. He started taking karate classes when he was just four years old, and now he's seven and preparing for another belt exam. Watching him grow and learn so much in his classes made me want to try it too, so I joined about a year ago. I've learned a lot from his instructors and from practicing with him at home. Karate is a form of martial arts that teaches you how to defend yourself, but it also helps with focus, control, discipline, respect, and staying in shape. I've seen it help him in a lot of ways, and it's been really good for me too.
On this site, I'll talk about the basics of karate from both a parent and a student point of view. I'll share how it started, what the belt colors mean, and give a few tips for beginners or families who might be thinking about trying it together. We're not experts, but we've learned a lot and I think it's worth sharing. Thanks for visiting.