What Is Karate? Learn More
What is karate? Karate is a form of martial art that originated in Okinawa, Japan. It was developed as a form of self-defense that uses punches, kicks, and strikes to defend oneself from an attacker. [...]
Karate Classes: How To Keep Your Child Safe
Karate for kids has become increasingly popular in the last several years. It’s not only a way for children to keep fit, but youth martial arts also helps to keep your loved ones safe. Karate [...]
10 Benefits of Youth Martial Arts
"Wax on, wax off," "jacket on, jacket off." In every The Karate Kid film, the main characters begin their training with discipline. Without discipline, all other areas of one's life will fail, from homework completion [...]
Self Defense: Krav Maga vs. Karate
There are several types of self-defense and martial arts you can learn. Like Krav Maga and Karate, they intersect but have different origins and overall end goals. Self-defense practices like the two we will discover [...]
Voted the BEST! 10 Years In a Row!
The votes have been counted and the results are in… and National Karate was honored to be voted the “Best Martial Arts Studio” in the Chicago Suburbs for the 10th year in a row! Thank [...]
BENEFITS OF NATIONAL KARATE TRAINING
MENTAL HEALTH Research shows that participating in a regular exercise routine like martial arts is one of the best ways to improve your mental health. It's not only a good way to relieve [...]
Bartlett National Karate Moves Into New Space!
Face Lift & Expansion I am very excited to tell you about a major upgrade we have done to the Bartlett National Karate School! This year the Bartlett location turned 22 years old and while [...]
Concussion Safety
Keeping our students safe is always a top priority at National Karate and we have many policies and staff training courses that help to protect our clients. While concussions are very rare in our program [...]
Child Protection and Abuse Prevention Policy
National Karate Child Protection and Abuse Prevention Policy Consistent Training National Karate will conduct safe and consistent abuse-awareness and prevention training for all staff and adult volunteers. Background Checks National Karate requires criminal background checks [...]
National Karate Instructors are going “Gold” in September!
September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month and our National Karate Staff will be going "Gold" on Saturdays to raise awareness and to support our charity partner Cal's Angels. Students are invited to wear Gold shirts [...]