Aug 8, 2022 | Karate, Karate Students, martial arts, Motivation, Uncategorized
How old were you when you started training and why did your parents chose martial arts? I was around 7 years old when I started ECKA. My mum chose martial arts because she wanted me to develop self confidence, make friends and have fun. How do you maintain your...
Jul 26, 2022 | children karate, Karate in Leighton Buzzard, Karate Students, Kickboxing, Motivation, Uncategorized
I joined ECKA around 10 years ago, when I was 5. My parents are both black belts and my older brother had also started at another club, and I really wanted to get involved. I was interested in ECKA and their style of martial arts, because this was the style that my...
Sep 26, 2019 | competition, Karate Students, Kickboxing, martial arts, Uncategorized
Today I considered a familiar statement, I hear often from students: “I don’t feel mentally prepared for this competition. So, I won’t do this one, because I want to win, I will do the next one.” I wondered “Can you be mentally prepared, if you are...
Feb 27, 2016 | Karate, Karate Students, Kickboxing, Motivation
How old were you when you started training and why did you choose martial arts? 38. The focus and mindfulness of martial arts appealed to me and I wanted something that would help me train in a varied way. Why did you choose ECKA? My children inspired me to...
Feb 14, 2016 | children karate, Karate, Karate in Leighton Buzzard, Karate Students, Kickboxing
1 How old were you when you started training and why did you choose karate? I started at 8 years old. I heard about it and wanted to give it go. 2. What do you enjoy most about training with ECKA Leighton Buzzard? I enjoy most preparing for the grading , for...
Feb 3, 2016 | children karate, Karate in Leighton Buzzard, Karate Students, Kickboxing
How old were you when you started? I was 10. I chose martial arts just for fun and I didn’t like any of the sports at school. Has school work ever got in the way of your Karate training? How have you found a balance? Sometimes homework and revision has got in the way...
