At York Karate, we are committed to our students' physical, mental, and spiritual (i.e., energetic) development. Only by cultivating all three of these areas can one hope to obtain balance and harmony with others, the environment, the universe, and most importantly, with oneself. Once balance in all of these domains has been achieved, the martial artist will have the ability to effectively defend himself / herself. It has been said that when an individual attains true balance and enlightenment, he or she can end a confrontation without physical force before it even begins.

Within these pages we have provided the resources for you to nourish your mental capacities. We hope that some of the information provided in these pages will stimulate your mind and encourage you to think critically. By joining our class we can help you develop physically and energetically.