When your child starts school it can be hard not to sign them up to every activity and sports available, but how can you choose the right sport with all the benefits they need? Why Children Martial Arts could be the best choice. Children Martial Arts training is about much more than simply learning how […]
Read MoreAcross Hertfordshire there are many different Martial Arts to choose from. All offer different methods of training but all want you to get the best benefits that Martial Arts provide. Why choose Active Hertfordshire Karate (AHK)? Here at Active Hertfordshire Karate we practice the martial art of Shotokan Karate which is a traditional Japanese Martial […]
Read MoreIt is that time of the year again. Our Teen karate students are getting ready for their upcoming revision and exams this summer. Whether it is their GCSE’s, A-levels or vocational it can become a very stressful time in their school career. Can you remember how stressful it was for you? As a parent we […]
Read MoreThe 27th of March to the 2nd of April has been World Autism Awareness Week at school Schools have been taking part in different activities to raise money and spread awareness of Autism. It’s no secret that a traditional martial arts programme is one of the best extracurricular activities a child can participate in. Over […]
Read MoreAt AHK it takes on average 4 years of regular training to achieve first level black belt. At our recent black belt grading of 2017, seven candidates endured 5 hours of training/examination and were successful in achieving the standard required. One from Hitchin Karate club, four from Letchworth Karate club and two from Welwyn Garden […]
Read MoreDon’t just drop your children off to class – get involved in our family karate classes! As mum’s we spend a lot of our time driving our children around to different clubs. Whether it be sport, music or tutoring. Here at AHK we offer karate classes for the whole family. We encourage you to take […]
Read MoreKarate Hertfordshire – February Kata Training Last week We had a 2 hour kata course. Kata is a series of karate movements put together in a flowing sequence, using blocks strikes and kicks. During February saw 60 Active Hertfordshire Karate students of all skill levels attending and after warming up, each group went through the […]
Read MoreWe can help Active Hertfordshire Karate take on a variety of students, no one is the same but the benefits are there to be taken by everyone. People join us for many different reasons, from wanting to learn self-defence, fitness, training as a team or trying to take control of their anger and learning discipline. […]
Read MoreJust cos you are a woman?! Evidence shows that women don’t like gyms as they feel the ‘wrong shape’ but our evidence shows that women enjoy our Karate. Training as part of a successful group, challenging themselves, wearing the same uniform, starting from their own level of fitness and progressing beyond anything they could have […]
Read MoreActive Hertfordshire Karate is very proud to have over 30 years in teaching quality Shotokan Karate. We have built over 17 Hertfordshire based Karate clubs. To find one closest to you follow this link. https://www.ahk.org.uk/our-clubs/ As well as learning Shotokan Karate we invite you to take advantage of what Shotokan Karate can offer you. Below […]
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