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Why practice Karate?
How long does it take to become good at Karate?
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I’ve never taken a martial art. Do you need experience to join?
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I’ve previously studied martial arts. Would I keep my rank in your dojo?
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How do You Spend Your Time?
Karate, is it A Sport or An Art?
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What Does Karate Mean to Me?
Women in the Martial Arts
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Japanese Martial Arts Centre
London Centre Branch YMCA
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I have never taken a martial art. Do you need
experience to join?
No experience is necessary to start in karate.
Everyone is welcome and students train to their own physical abilities.
