What makes martial arts and specifically the National Karate system so effective at developing great character? Read what our professional instructors and student body have to say about the National Karate training system.
By 10th Degree, Grand Master John Worley 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 (Gary Hestilow, another Texas transplant and good friend) and with Jhoon Rhee’s blessing, we started our search for our…
Anonymous NK Student At 10 years old, the choice between guitar lessons or karate classes would be the most important decision I could make. I wanted to learn how to play the guitar but something inside of me told me that I needed to learn how to defend myself. So I made my choice, National Karate. I still remember my…
By 2nd Degree Black Belt “Only by facing our fears and understanding our weaknesses will we discover strength,confidence, and security.” Tenet of National Karate Academy of Martial Arts I’ve been to dozens of karate tournaments in my life, and before every tournament I cannot help but get nervous. Really, really nervous. Those of you who know me know this well, but…
By 10th Degree, Grand Master John Worley I’m often asked, “Why did you start karate?” and “Why did you choose to make martial arts your life’s work?” In the early 1960’s, martial arts training in America was in its’ infancy and there were very few professional schools. People who trained in martial arts were thought to be “deadly” and black belt…
By 6th Degree Black Belt and Master Instructor Ms. Christa Boone “If you love something, love it completely, cherish it, say it, but most importantly, show it.” – R. Queen I really love karate. Of course, I should as I am an instructor and school owner. But sometimes I think back to some of the significant experiences I have had…
By 5th Degree Black Belt Diana McHenry Elliott Martial arts training has been a lifelong passion and hobby of mine. It offers many ways to grow, that is to continually learn and improve. That’s probably why I’ve never stopped training. I particularly love to compete in tournaments. There are so many good reasons to compete. After reflecting on a past…
“Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.” – Oprah Winfrey As I sat there in the parent’s lobby of the National Karate Academy of Martial Arts in Rochester Minnesota, watching my oldest take her karate lesson, something about the sport sparked a fire within me. I didn’t recognize what tingled within me until…
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The Early Days – Texas – 1967 – 1970 My earliest exposure to any sort of Martial Arts came in February of 1967 when my then seventeen-year-old younger brother Pat demonstrated his Taekwondo green belt skills in our Grandparents’ front yard in Hamilton, Texas. Five years his senior, I had always been able to manhandle him as older brothers often…
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