Respect Starts with Self-Respect
"If you want to be respected by others, the great thing is to respect yourself. Only by self-respect will you compel others to respect you." – Fyodor Dostoyevsky
At Lewis Karate Barrie, we teach that respect is the foundation of confidence, leadership, and success. As the #1 ranked Karate school for kids, adults, and families in Barrie, our focus is on helping students develop self-respect through discipline, perseverance, and personal growth.
Respect is more than just being polite—it starts from within. When students respect themselves, they carry themselves with confidence, make better decisions, and inspire respect from others. Self-respect leads to stronger character, better performance in training, and greater success in life.
In our kids and adult Karate classes in Barrie, we emphasize that self-respect means:
✅ Believing in yourself – Confidence grows when you set goals and work toward them.
✅ Understanding that mistakes are learning opportunities – Setbacks are stepping stones to success.
✅ Training with dedication – Consistency and effort build discipline and mental strength.
✅ Respecting others – The way you treat people reflects how you value yourself.
Karate teaches that discipline and respect go hand in hand. By practicing these values, students not only excel in martial arts but also develop leadership skills that help them succeed in school, work, and everyday life.
At Lewis Karate Barrie, respect is a core part of every class. Students learn to:
🥋 Bow before stepping onto the mats – Showing appreciation for the dojo and instructors.
🤝 Encourage and support classmates – A respectful environment helps everyone grow.
💪 Train with full effort – Respecting yourself means always giving your best.
When instructors correct students, it’s not criticism—it’s an opportunity to improve. A student who respects themselves listens to feedback and applies it to become stronger and more skilled.
Through Karate, students learn that self-respect builds self-confidence, and self-confidence leads to success in all areas of life.
At Lewis Karate Barrie, we believe that self-respect is the key to leadership, confidence, and discipline. If you want your child to develop these lifelong values, enroll them in our kids and adult Karate program in Barrie today!
– Shihan Trevor Lewis