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		jacquesm on July 17, 2009 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why I won't be at my high school reunion Karate teaches a lot more than self defense, it also teaches self control and a whole bunch of social skills. Chances are that his son is less likely to get into a fight because of going to karate classes than he would have otherwise been.

sangaya on July 17, 2009 [–]

I'll second this. I studied karate as a child and it is one of my most cherished memories. In addition to the concepts of self defense and self control, it teaches respect. Respect for yourself and respect for others. I believe respect to be one thing most people in our current society are lacking.

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