What is Krav Maga? Krav Maga is an adult self-defense system developed by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) that is used by many law enforcement and intelligence organizations worldwide. Krav Maga uses techniques sourced from [...]
October is Bully Awareness Month and the scourge of bullying is becoming pandemic in the U.S. The Urban Institute’s study on bullying showed that about 50 per cent of girls experienced psychological bullying, and 45 percent [...]
What do these three young men have in common? Mr. Payne, Mr. Kraegel, & Mr. Becker All 3 are 3rd Degree Black Belts. All 3 are Chicago National Karate Instructors. All 3 qualified [...]
For those that are part of our program you know that I am a big believer in volunteering and community service. We really work hard to use our school to make the world a better [...]
With the passing of Mohammad Ali this week it reminded me of the connection he had with the martial arts world and the 3 degrees of separation between Ali and the National Karate Schools. "The Greatest" [...]
The school year is winding down, and recent high school graduates will be turning their attention to preparing for college in the fall. College is an exciting, brand new adventure for incoming freshmen. What will [...]
“Only those who dare to fail greatly, can ever achieve greatly.” John F. Kennedy “I didn’t fail repeatedly; I just found 10,000 ways not to make a light bulb.” Thomas Edison The [...]
What is MMA? MMA stands for Mixed Martial Arts which is a full-contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, from a variety [...]
Did you know that if you eat and exercise the same way at the age of 40 as you did at when you were 20, you will gain 2-4 pounds per year? If you are not [...]
National Karate likes to celebrate the Holiday Season with two great traditions! Our NK Gift Card Give Away and our Toy Drive for Kids with Cancer. Free NK Gift Cards! During the Christmas and [...]
