Author: Jordan French

Sergei Shilovskikh, an international competition medalist and karate coach, shares how this ancient martial art shapes young people’s character and helps them cope with the challenges of the digital age. According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), last year, American participation in sports and fitness reached a record high of 80%. This means that 247.1 million people in the country engaged in at least one type of sport or fitness activity — 25.4 million more than in 2019. Interest has grown particularly among young people: many teenagers are returning to real physical activities after the pandemic and the…