An Exeter father of two is so worried about children not getting enough exercise that he is offering free karate lessons.
Black belt Tim Anderson is now offering the free children's lessons at his martial arts training base in the city
Tim hopes his initiative will help get children kids off the sofa and into a lifetime of sports and healthy living.
He said: "Children are not getting the physical education they need and despite initiatives to help fight this trend, figures show that childhood obesity is on the rise and that these habits unfortunately continue into adult hood.
"Part of the problem is that everyone is watching the pennies. Sports clubs and groups are seldom cheap and finding an activity that will cater for different age groups at once can be extremely difficult for any parent".
As we helping fitness, Tim said karate had many benefits including building confidence, self-discipline and respect.
"The idea is to give children a great foundation that will work alongside home and school life," he said.
Tim who has been training in the martial arts for the past 18 years and teaching locally for 8 of those years.
"I started karate in Exeter at the age of 14 and it has really helped to give me the confidence and determination to succeed in life whatever the obstacles and to not give up when things get tough. I hope in some small way I can pass that attitude and self-belief onto others."
For further details or to enrol your children then phone Tim direct on 07854 364 884 or visit the website. www.kernowkarateuk.com
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