Adelaide Academy of Karate-Do Shotokan

Karate For Life.
In our everyday lives we often forget the value of exercise to both our physical and mental health. The practice of karate tones the body, develops co-ordination, quickens reflexes, and builds stamina. Also, the serious practice of karate develops composure, a clearer thought process, deeper insight into one’s mental capabilities, and more self-confidence. In this, karate is not an end, but a means to an end. It is an activity in which advancing age is not a hindrance. Rather, it encourages proficiency in the keen co-ordination of mind and body for all ages and fitness levels.