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(Erin Andrew, Ursuline High School): Karate: A Sport with a Purpose

Smaller karate clubs have been eager to increase student participation because sport has been shown to be a helpful way for students to unwind after a long day of school, both anecdotally and scientifically.Karate, like other sports, teaches a lot of important life skills that might be hard to learn in this day and age.When it comes to karate, success necessitates strong focus and discipline, just like in everyday life.Students could benefit greatly from this, particularly during exam season.They can unwind and forget about the demands of education during the time they are away from schoolwork.Any sport has been shown to lower stress levels, which is good for students’ mental health and academic success.

Ms. Mackow, a London-based prospective law student, claims that “karate has helped me to become more self-confident, become mentally and physically stronger, and be more disciplined when it comes to balancing social life and school work.”Participating in karate may help one become more disciplined when it comes to schoolwork. For instance, students may have a more determined mindset because they are aware of the consequences of not finishing their work before going out.When they return from their sports club, this means that they will have to work all night long.

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The Sleep Foundation found that participating in 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise or 75 minutes of high-intensity exercise each week reduced daytime sleepiness.This only serves to highlight the fact that children who participate in this level of sports will, as a result, be less tired and more focused at school.Therefore, participation in sports not only improves discipline outside of school but also has the potential to improve work and academic performance during the school day, highlighting the significance of students participating in sports outside of school.