KARATE KIDS
11-year-old Jonathan Potts is one of Britain's karate kids. Twice a week
after school he goes to his local sports centre in Warrington. He takes
off his grey school uniform, and puts on white trousers and a white
jacket. Then he stands with the other students, bows to his teacher, and
the lesson begins
Karate is a Japanese word. It means 'empty hands'. You don't need
anything for karate - just your hands and feet. But it's important to
think, too,' says Jonathan.
Karate is becoming very popular with British children. Even small
children aged 5 or 6 can do karate Karate is an ideal sport for children.
says Jonathan's instructor. Liam Rees. 'It's exciting, but it isn't dangerous.
Jonathan wears a white belt - for beginners. Id like to get a black belt
one day,' he says. Maybe when I'm 20. Помгите перевести