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 [...]
How Karate Improves Your Mental Focus: Learn More
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 [...]
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 [...]
Karate for Adults: It’s Never Too Late to Start Your Training
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. [...]
How To Build Better Habits In Your Child In 2023
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 [...]
What Are The Karate Belts In Order?
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 [...]