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.
Practical training advice, competition prep, mindset coaching, and real stories from National Karate Grand Masters and instructors.
At National Karate, we understand that starting something new can cause new students, especially teens, to feel anxious and unsure about what they are getting into. Our teen and adult classes generally have a range of belt ranks from beginner through advanced belts. It might feel intimidating to start a class with students who seem to know so much more…
History of Taekwondo Literally,” The art of kicking and Punching”, Taekwondo is a native Korean form of fighting that embraces kicking, punching, jumping, blocking, dodging, and parrying. It is a system of training both the mind and the body, with an emphasis on development of moral character. History of Karate The Japanese art of Karate’s roots can be traced to…
A Mother’s Perspective When my 8-year-old daughter, Rachel, earned her gold belt just one month into karate, she recognized it for the major accomplishment that it is. The belt was placed carefully on the kitchen counter. It was shown to her grandparents. It was adjusted multiple times in the mirror, usually resulting in the knot being tied just a little…
As a parent, there are few things that are harder than watching your child struggle. Perhaps you’ve watched your child try team sports, clubs or activities and leave feeling discouraged or left out. To give some reassurance — your child isn’t failing. They just haven’t found the right environment yet. Martial arts can offer a different path – an individualized…
My son struggled with team sports. He was frequently last to be chosen, or he tried to opt out when faced with opportunities to take part in sports activities. As a parent I thought that sports were important for his growth, so I did some research on the subject. According to the University of San Diego’s Professional and Continuing Education…
Sadie was in heaven last night. She had donned her uniform pants and her National Karate T-shirt excitedly telling me that she was, “gonna march with her knees high, like a soldier”. We were getting ready to join her friends, other National Karate students, to demonstrate in our local parade here in Sartell. It had rained in the morning and…
You’re reading this because you’re wondering if martial arts training is the right choice for your child. Maybe your child has shown some interest, or someone you trust has shared positive experiences about how their own children have benefited from martial arts training. Your interest is piqued, and now you’re looking for research-backed outcomes that support the benefits of martial…
Trying something new can be a daunting challenge especially as an adult when we feel as though our time to commit to learning or practice may be limited or our brain just doesn’t have space for any new information. How do other adult martial artists find the time and energy to fit karate into their lives? Let’s hear from a…
“Midlife Crisis” – the dreaded acknowledgement of aging. Even though we’ve used this term for a long time, we can decide how to deal with this phase in our lives—whether to face it, accept it, or embrace it. Taking on a new challenge that taps into these changes that we face can put a whole new perspective on this chapter…
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