Voted the BEST!
We are thrilled and honored to share some incredible news with you all. Thanks to your unwavering support and dedication, National Karate Schools has been voted the Best Martial Arts School in the Chicago suburbs [...]
Child Safety Tips & Predator Defense
As a parent, the safety and wellbeing of your child is of utmost importance. Unfortunately, it is a sad reality that children can become targets of predatory behavior. It is vital that we learn of [...]
Grand Master Worley – Founding National Karate
The Move to Minnesota by John G. Worley After three years at the Jhoon Rhee Institute, Patty and I decided we wanted to have our own school, somewhere. Along with one of the other instructors [...]
National Karate Receives Business Award!
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 [...]
Grand Master Worley – What I’ve Seen Part 2
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 [...]
Women’s Safety – 3 Simple Things Women Can Do for Protection
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 [...]
Grand Master Worley – What I’ve Seen Part 1
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 [...]
Master Nelson’s 40 Year Reflections
2023 is a big milestone for National Karate as we celebrate our 50th anniversary which was founded in 1973! And I walked into National Karate 10 years later so 2023 marks my 40th anniversary of [...]
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 [...]