Why Karatedo?
Karate transmits values that increase youth awareness.
- It is a healthy sport
- It keeps society away from tobacco, drugs and alcohol
- It promotes respect for other people
- It goes with the Government’s policy, as to build a rugged society
The institution supports a sport that has a great number of supporters
- The sport has over 10,000,000 federated members in the world (figure quoted from World Karatedo Federation)
- It is very successful with young people
- It is well thought of by parents and teachers for being an educational and beneficial sport for the child’s and youth’s development because:
- It provides Confidence and Security
- It provides agility and a good physical shape
- It provides psychological and motor balance
- It is proposed as one of the events in the future Olympic Games.
- It is listed in Singapore School CCA list as one of the CCAs.
- It provides opportunities for adults, both male and female, to improve their physical condition, to tone up their muscles, and improve on their general health condition.
- It can improve on Senior Citizens’ self-awareness, agility, body co-ordination and alertness
The Coach
Name: Chia Kwek Fah
Age: 59
Professional Qualification:
- 7th Dan Blackbelt in Shitoryu Style Karatedo
- 7th Dan, World Karatedo Federation
- Qualified Judge, Asian Karatedo Federation
- Registered Master Coach in Karatedo, National Registry of Coaches, SSC
- Qualified Coach, People Association
Present Status in Karatedo Singapore:
- Head of Ken Shin Kai Karatedo
- Hon. Secretary of Singapore Karatedo Federation
- Chief Instructor of Ken Shin Kai Karate Club, Tanglin Community Club Karatedo Class