The Root of National Karate: Tae Kwon Do Master Jhoon Rhee & the American Dream
Grand Master Rhee (1932-2018) the Father of American Tae Kwon Do & the first in the National Karate lineage. Master Rhee even starred in a few movies [...]
Building Grit and Perseverance Through National Karate: A Guide for Parents
In the journey of youth martial arts, the path to success is not just about perfecting kicks and punches. It's about instilling the invaluable traits of perseverance and grit that will serve students well beyond [...]
Grand Master Worley Turns 80
Grand Master Worley, the co-founder of National Karate Turned 80 on January 22nd and continued his Birthday Tradition of pumping out 1 push up for every year of his life. So yes - this year [...]
Welcoming Elite Guests: Ms. Haley Glass and Mr. Alex Mancillas
This year at the Diamond Nationals Mr. Drescher and our staff met two of the top competitors in the country, Ms. Haley Glass and Mr. Alex Mancillas of Team Paul Mitchell. Team Paul Mitchell, is [...]
Unlocking Self-Discipline through Martial Arts
In a world where instant gratification often takes precedence over long-term success, discipline emerges as the cornerstone of achievement in various aspects of life, from academics and careers to relationships and personal growth. But you [...]
Michael Drescher: From Youth Karate to Leadership Excellence
Meet Michael Drescher, an exceptional martial artist and one of National Karate's most accomplished Directors and Instructors. His journey in martial arts began at the age of 4, and over the years, he has honed [...]
Tony Roller: A Full Circle Journey from Youth Karate to Army Service to NK Director
Mr. Roller and his wife with Grand Master Worley Tony Roller's martial arts journey is an inspiring tale of dedication, discipline, and continuous self-improvement. From his humble beginnings as a teenager in 2006 [...]
John Mazzola: A National Karate Success Story
Master Mazzola with his family In 1995, National Karate expanded from Minnesota to Illinois, and in the first days of the new expansion school, in walked a young man named John Mazzola who [...]
South Elgin National Karate Celebrates 20 Years!
This year we coincidentally had two major milestones for the National Karate Schools. One of course is the 50th Anniversary of the National Karate organization and the other is the 20th Anniversary of the South [...]
The Power of a Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset
In the world of martial arts and karate training, achieving success goes beyond physical prowess—it's about cultivating the right mindset. The distinction between a Growth Mindset and a Fixed Mindset plays a crucial role in [...]