National Karate Blog

National Karate was named the runner up "Business of the Year" in South Elgin! We are honored to be recognized by the South Elgin Economic Development Council for our hard work to make our community [...]

To celebrate National Karate's 50th Anniversary we've asked one of the the founders of National Karate, John Worley to share some stories of what the early days of martial arts in America were like.  Our [...]

In a world full of distractions, it's common to want to learn how to improve focus. Being able to concentrate, even when there's lots of noise, light, and motion going on around you, is an [...]

The potential to become a victim of a crime is a very real threat to the health and security of all women, regardless of their age or where they live. These threats can range anywhere [...]

This year marks a very special milestone in martial arts history as National Karate celebrates its 50th Anniversary! I asked my Instructor, Grand Master John Worley, who is the founder of the National Karate schools [...]

Are you looking for a fun and engaging activity to participate in? As an adult, you may think that you’re too old to try something new, but it’s never too late to explore new possibilities. [...]

Does Karate help with discipline? Absolutely! Children’s karate classes provide children with a healthy and positive outlet that will teach good habits for kids. The benefits of martial arts for kids cannot be understated, as [...]

Karate is a Japanese martial art with a rich, ancient history. The origin of the word “Karate” breaks down into “Kara,” meaning “empty,” and “te,” meaning hand. Joined together, “Empty hand” refers to the art [...]

Have you ever found yourself wondering what the best age to start karate is? Are youth martial arts the best option, or are there options for adults, as well? Though there is no definitive answer [...]