Do you put Karate on your resume?

[DWx]

I always have. Nothing major, just a line or two saying I compete, teach and coach and responsibilities/achievements associated with that which are relevant to the job I'm applying to. Its what my uni careers service told me to do because as a new graduate I don't have a ton of past jobs and work experiences.

But reading this, it categorical says no you shouldn't:

http://www.24fightingchickens.com/2011/02/10/should-i-put-karate-on-my-resume/

So does anybody mention it on their resume? Reasons for putting it on? Reasons for omitting it?

Obviously for certain roles it'd be a very good idea to i.e. something where you'd actually be using your training like a bouncer or security guard but I'm talking other jobs here.

[JusticeZero]

I do, because I have taught it, and most of my jobs have an educational component. As such, it is highly relevant experience given that it is the only experience to date where I have been free to develop my own teaching program.

[Evil Dave]

Since I'm a Trainer, it's both relevant experience and shows that I have the 'been there, done that' t-shirt.

[Naked Snake]

My On the Job Training Teacher From High School Said To Put It On My

Resume So I Did. .

[Dobie1979]

I like to keep my training a secret. Only my family and close friends know what I do...

[evergrey]

Hah, everyone knows about me. *shrugs* but I write for a karate magazine. :}

[FangPwnsAll7]

I'd put karate on my resume when the time comes.

I'm only 14 though, so when I get a job

[sensei8]

Most Resume articles will advise their readers to only put information that's relevant to the position applied for. Having said that...

If I did a Resume per what the experts advise, I'd have a blank/small resume to hand in because the MA is all I've ever done for employment; both as an instructor and as an administrator.

What's one to do?

[JusticeZero]

It's employment. I can see omitting it if it is hobby and not directly relevant.

[Dobbersky]

Always have, it makes it easier to explain I can't work overtime on training nights