Washinkai Karate of Javea have been asked by Javea Social Services to create a special program of karate classes for kids with problem behaviour.
Spain, Spanish State (Press Release) March 27, 2008 --
Washinkai Karate is a Traditional Martial Art and now Club Deportivo Washinkai of Javea have been asked by Jose Erades Councillor for Javea Social Services Department to create a special program of karate classes for disadvantaged children and adolescents with problem behaviour. Javea Social Services support the students by purchasing their karategi (karate suit) and annual licence fee with the Spanish Karate Federation, whilst Club Deportivo Washinkai provide the classes for free.
Karate is a complex psychomotor activity that enhances perceptual and motor skills. Karate encourages self-regulation and executive skills through self-discipline, self-control, self-respect, self-confidence, self-esteem, self-knowledge and self-improvement. It has been shown, when properly taught using a strong role model, peer group and value system, to be a effective method for problem behavior reduction.
Senior Instructor Ray Sweeney said, “Research has shown that child and adolescent problem behavior can be a precursor of adult criminality but that the peer tutoring and coaching of Karate have a significant effect on positive social behaviors”.
Traditional martial arts students increase their self-acceptance which does not occur for students with a Modern emphasis in training. Research supports the idea that it is the training environment and style of instruction which influences these differences. It has been shown that it is the sensei or coach who acts as a role-model and "leads by example". The interpretation is that the student models the behavior of the instructor.
A significant improvement in temperament scale scores of intensity, adaptability and mood regulation is shown throughout the many studies carried out since the 50’s.
Some of the psychosocial benefits seen in martial arts studies probably originate from the physical activity itself. Exercise in many forms can promote psychological well-being amongst the practitioners. However, research which directly compares martial arts with other forms of physical exercise shows that a martial art produces positive psychosocial changes that are greater and more far-reaching than those produced by many other physical activities. These changes may have different cause and are probably due to other non-exercise-related aspects of Karate.
It seems that the old Masters were right who claimed that Karate improved the mind and spirit as well as the body!
Club Deportivo Washinkai are the Municipal School of Karate of Javea and Benitachell with dojos in Javea Sports Centre, Colegio l’Arenal, Lady Elizabeth School Primary and Seniors (Jalon Valley), Xabia International College Primary and Seniors and Colegio Maria Magdelena.
Pictured: Javea Municipal Karate Team with Instructors Ray Sweeney and Geovanny Sanchez. Jose Erades, Javea Councillor for Social Services and Sports Coordinator Paco Bisquert.
Karate is a complex psychomotor activity that enhances perceptual and motor skills. Karate encourages self-regulation and executive skills through self-discipline, self-control, self-respect, self-confidence, self-esteem, self-knowledge and self-improvement. It has been shown, when properly taught using a strong role model, peer group and value system, to be a effective method for problem behavior reduction.
Senior Instructor Ray Sweeney said, “Research has shown that child and adolescent problem behavior can be a precursor of adult criminality but that the peer tutoring and coaching of Karate have a significant effect on positive social behaviors”.
Traditional martial arts students increase their self-acceptance which does not occur for students with a Modern emphasis in training. Research supports the idea that it is the training environment and style of instruction which influences these differences. It has been shown that it is the sensei or coach who acts as a role-model and "leads by example". The interpretation is that the student models the behavior of the instructor.
A significant improvement in temperament scale scores of intensity, adaptability and mood regulation is shown throughout the many studies carried out since the 50’s.
Some of the psychosocial benefits seen in martial arts studies probably originate from the physical activity itself. Exercise in many forms can promote psychological well-being amongst the practitioners. However, research which directly compares martial arts with other forms of physical exercise shows that a martial art produces positive psychosocial changes that are greater and more far-reaching than those produced by many other physical activities. These changes may have different cause and are probably due to other non-exercise-related aspects of Karate.
It seems that the old Masters were right who claimed that Karate improved the mind and spirit as well as the body!
Club Deportivo Washinkai are the Municipal School of Karate of Javea and Benitachell with dojos in Javea Sports Centre, Colegio l’Arenal, Lady Elizabeth School Primary and Seniors (Jalon Valley), Xabia International College Primary and Seniors and Colegio Maria Magdelena.
Pictured: Javea Municipal Karate Team with Instructors Ray Sweeney and Geovanny Sanchez. Jose Erades, Javea Councillor for Social Services and Sports Coordinator Paco Bisquert.
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