Interview with a Martial Arts Icon
We just wrapped up 3 days of seminars with one of martial arts most influential people, J. Pat Burleson. While he may not be a household name for non-martial artists, he certainly is famous in [...]
Historic 10th Degree Black Belt Promotion!
Recently I was fortunate to be allowed to sit on the Black Belt panel for a major moment in martial arts history. I witnessed the promotion of Grand Master Worley and GM Carnahan to [...]
Man In the Arena
When I was a young man training for my under belts, I can remember having doubts about whether or not I could make it to Black Belt or not. The Doubts I remember thinking, "What [...]
Staff Serve Day!
Your Instructors are fighting hunger by participating in our annual Staff Serve day at Feed My Starving Children this Sunday, February 23! Our Mission National Karate endeavors to be the best martial arts school in [...]
Too Old for Martial Arts? Check out this 80 year old Grandmother!
Pam Neil When talking to adults about the possibility of joining our classes I often hear the objection of "I'm too old for Martial Arts". If you think that, then I encourage you to watch [...]
4 World Karate Champions!
This year we had 4 National Karate of Chicago Instructors become NASKA WORLD CHAMPIONS! You can see their pictures on the sidebar to the left. Their names are Dominic Kraegel, Ashley Dahlquist, Jennifer [...]
Why Should I Encourage My Child to Earn a Black Belt?
As a parent of four children I have learned how important it is to develop confidence in kids. Confidence effects everything we do. I often see people who are actually really smart and talented not [...]
Compare Calorie Burning Workouts
Question: So how much exercise or diet change do I need to lose weight? Answer: You need to be in a calorie deficit of about 1000 calories a day to lose two pounds per [...]
Benefits of Tournament Competition
Developing an individual's complete ability cannot be accomplished without the tournament experience. Competition is the best way to accelerate learning. Tournament competition provides the most effective training for real self-defense, especially when combined with other [...]
Stick To Your Bush! By Grand Master John Worley
Over the past 35 years that NK has existed, we have on occasion, been approached from various outside martial arts organizations to expand our curriculum to include whatever martial art is (was) popular at the [...]