The Benefits of Martial Arts
& Sharkey’s Karate Studios
Founded over 30 years ago, Sharkey's Karate Studio is the premiere martial arts training center in the country, serving Momence and Naperville, Illinois. With five world champion black belts and an elite set of martial arts instructors with varying backgrounds, Sharkey's Karate Studio is the ideal dojo to begin your training or to further your studies.
People of all ages have come to realize the benefits of Sharkey's Karate and their multitude of programs, including:
- More self-control and self-confidence
- Increased self-achievement and courage
- Respect for oneself and others
- Better discipline
- Improved balance and coordination
- Improved focus & concentration
- Increased strength and flexibility
- Reduced stress
- Control over mind, spirit and body
For Men and Women....
Sometimes the pressures, responsibilities and stress of day-to-day living are enough to beat a person down. Sharkey's Karate Studios have provided thousands of people with a healthy way to "blow off steam" and get in great shape at the same time.
New-found stamina, confidence and a "take on the world" enthusiasm accompany the development of karate skills, as well as an improved ability to focus on the task at hand. The knowledge and ability to defend oneself and one's family are important assets to anyone at any age. Knowing that you are not vulnerable is a tremendous feeling!
In today's society, more than ever before, it is important for people to be self-reliant and independent. More and more, women are finding Sharkey's Karate Studios to be the key to personal security and self-confidence. Skills and knowledge developed at Sharkey's Karate Studios give people the capability to stand up to any situation.
The flexibility exercises, combined with the kicking and punching involved in karate workouts provide an excellent way to get in great shape in a way that is far more interesting than most of the repetitive exercise formats which often bore...and fail.
For Teens...
For many teenaged people, Sharkey's Karate Studios provides a social atmosphere that is a positive, healthy alternative to the sometimes undesirable peer pressure placed on today's youth.
The desire to excel in karate motivates teens to attend classes regularly where they meet other positive-thinking young people. A strong interest in karate can help teenagers to bridge the difficult gap between childhood and maturity, and aid in their development of focus and discipline.
For Kids...
Children come to Sharkey's Karate Studios for many reasons. Concerned parents become tired of seeing their youngsters being abused and intimidated by school-yard bullies. The confidence the child gains is usually enough to ward them off. Many physicians, teachers and a counselors recommend karate as a way to help children achieve greater social, physical, mental and emotional growth by enhancing life skills that will aid them for their whole lives.
“Sharkey's Karate has been a life-building experience for my family. It is wonderful to grow as a student while I watch my children grow as well. Sharkey's has strengthened us as a family – inside the dojo and out.”
Jennie Amato,
Parent & Student
