Karatê-dô: analise de uma experiência no projeto social “esporte é vida”

Abstract

This work is a case study about the social project “Sport is Life” with students of various ages in the years of 2010 to 2012, creating opportunities of social inclusion, establishment of values and citizenship for the students through the pracice of karate-do. The study is based on document analysis, scientific articles, bibliographical research and case studies, and on the basis material for discussion that emerged in the identification of the categories: number of students who remain assiduous in training, results and performance of these students in championships and in educational formation. As a result, we have seen an improvement in the commitment to family, studies, training and good results in competitions. We conclude that physical education associated with Karate-do not only contributes to the formation of athletes, but also to the formation of great citizens inserted in society through social projects.