Karate

Kardiac Karate Program

This class is offered on:

Tuesday – 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Thursday – 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Saturday – 10:00 11:00 AM

The Belleville Health and Sports Center’s Kardiac Karate Program provides training in Shorin-Ryu Karate. The goal of this program is to provide an alternative means of exercise for those individuals who have not participated in a regular exercise program or who would like to vary their present program to achieve fitness.

What is Shorin-Ryu Karate? Karate, which originated in Okinawa, is a martial art developed for the purpose of self-defense without weapons. Shorin-Ryu (Matsubayashi-Ryu) is one form of Okinawan Karate-Do.

What Benefits will I receive from training in Karate? Karate contributes to the training of body and spirit. Through regular participation, you will:

• Increase endurance
• Improve mobility and flexibility
• Reduce stress
• Gain self-esteem and self-confidence