HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT! National Karate Named One of America’s Top 100 Businesses!

National Karate & Martial Arts of Illinois has been named one of the Top 100 Small Businesses in America by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce! Out of millions of businesses nationwide, our schools were chosen for this amazing honor.

In October, Mr. Nelson will travel to Washington, D.C. to participate in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s award ceremony and small business summit, joining other leaders from across the nation.

This recognition celebrates everything that makes our schools special:

✅ 30 years of excellence as an enduring, family-focused martial arts school
✅ The positive impact we have on students and families
✅ The dedication and passion of our amazing instructors
✅ The support and encouragement of our incredible community

We are beyond proud—but most of all, we are grateful. This achievement would not be possible without our incredible team of Directors, Instructors, dedicated students, and supportive families. Together, we are a family, a community, and now, a nationally recognized leader in martial arts excellence.

👉 You can even see our official U.S. Chamber of Commerce profile here: National Karate Top 100 Profile

🌟 What this means for our community:

National-level recognition of our commitment to quality martial arts education.
Validation that our students, families, and instructors are part of something exceptional.
Increased visibility and trust for National Karate locations in Aurora, Bartlett, Elk Grove / Roselle, Naperville and South Elgin.

Thank you to all who are part of this amazing community and for being part of this journey with us. Here’s to continuing to build champions—in martial arts and in life!