Feb 21, 2023 | children karate, competition, Kickboxing, kickboxing leighton buzzard, martial arts, Motivation
What age were you when you joined? I was 8, my parents chose martial arts because it was a mixed gender sport that me and my brother could do together. Kickboxing was also a way to keep my fitness up and make more friends. Have you ever felt like quitting? I have...
Jan 18, 2023 | children karate, competition, Karate, Karate in Leighton Buzzard, Kickboxing, martial arts, Uncategorized
How old were you when you started training? I started training when I was 7 ½, before finding Sensei’s club I tried a few other ones but didn’t enjoy them. I played football first but I wanted to learn a martial art. How do you maintain your school/training...
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...
Jun 19, 2022 | children karate, Karate, Motivation, Self Defence
Parenting seems the hardest, yet most important job there is. Always finding the best ways to care for your kids, often wracked with guilt that you aren’t doing enough or correctly etc.. You have a desire to offer your child as much as you can, allowing them 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...