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 – 50 Years – What I’ve Seen…
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 [...]
Master Nelson’s 40 Year Reflections
This coming new year, 2023, will mark some significant milestones. Most importantly, it will be National Karate’s 50th anniversary which was founded in 1973! And I walked into National Karate 10 years later so 2023 [...]
What Is The Best Age To Start Karate?
Have you ever found yourself wondering what the best age to start karate is? Are youth martial arts the best option, or are there options for adults, as well? Though there is no definitive answer [...]
Youth Mental Health: How Karate Can Improve Wellbeing
At its core, karate is about finding a balance between mind, body, and spirit. This is reflected in the three main principles of karate: respect, discipline, and perseverance. Respect for oneself and others is essential [...]
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. [...]